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[BantyChooks]

or skim!

Most speed readers are using some type of skimming method, even if their overall reading comprehension is high. Prediction plays a large part. For instance, I can read most fictional books at roughly 850 to 900 words per minute and still remember the plot afterwards; I cannot do that if I am learning something—particularly if it involves new, technical vocabulary—through text. My actual ability to process words doesn't vary, only my ability to accurately predict what's next to "fill in" the story based on general text shape.

 

[DiYMama540]

On the main media page, can we make the little like button on the thumbnails work without actually clicking the picture?

Big hugs and support to our friends working behind the scenes on this! I can't even begin to imagine...

 

[ShrekDawg]

Most speed readers are using some type of skimming method, even if their overall reading comprehension is high. Prediction plays a large part. For instance, I can read most fictional books at roughly 850 to 900 words per minute and still remember the plot afterwards; I cannot do that if I am learning something—particularly if it involves new, technical vocabulary—through text. My actual ability to process words doesn't vary, only my ability to accurately predict what's next to "fill in" the story based on general text shape.

That makes sense! I think haha I probably could have sped read this but when I went to skim it/skip words, I stopped myself. Idk why. I think I worry I miss parts when I do? So usually force myself to read every single word. usually find I didn’t miss much if anything.

 

[Kiki]

Most speed readers are using some type of skimming method, even if their overall reading comprehension is high. Prediction plays a large part. For instance, I can read most fictional books at roughly 850 to 900 words per minute and still remember the plot afterwards; I cannot do that if I am learning something—particularly if it involves new, technical vocabulary—through text. My actual ability to process words doesn't vary, only my ability to accurately predict what's next to "fill in" the story based on general text shape.

What other superpowers do you have?

 

[BantyChooks]

What other superpowers do you have?

I can fly.

 

[Kiki]

I can fly.

What color is your cape?

 

[BantyChooks]

What color is your cape?

Blue.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Most speed readers are using some type of skimming method, even if their overall reading comprehension is high. Prediction plays a large part. For instance, I can read most fictional books at roughly 850 to 900 words per minute and still remember the plot afterwards; I cannot do that if I am learning something—particularly if it involves new, technical vocabulary—through text. My actual ability to process words doesn't vary, only my ability to accurately predict what's next to "fill in" the story based on general text shape.

You have a big brain.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I can fly.

I can too....but it involves a broom.



I couldn't resist that one.

 

[Kiki]

You have a big brain.

She eats super foods all day everyday.