| If you want to learn speed reading, one of the | | | | more depending on the proctor wherein you are |
| first steps would be to determine your current | | | | given an essay which you are asked to read |
| reading speed and level of comprehension. There | | | | within the allotted time. Once the countdown |
| are a lot of ways to do this but it all boils down | | | | timer goes off, you are asked to stop, finished or |
| on testing yourself on a material of your choice. | | | | unfinished. Your reading speed is based on the |
| These reading speed tests are varied when it | | | | number of words you have read during the time |
| comes to methods, but, they all help you to | | | | period allotted. Like the previous reading speed |
| determine your reading speed as well as your | | | | test, you are also given an analysis chart that |
| understanding of what you have read. | | | | details your performance. |
| Types | | | | Cost |
| A lot of websites and companies are offering | | | | These reading speed tests may be given for free. |
| reading speed tests that give you an analysis | | | | However, some establishments require you to |
| table and a set of questions. The most common | | | | pay a processing fee of a few dollars for your |
| test is composed of an essay which you are | | | | test. Some are given to you personally while |
| asked to read. Your time is determined by a | | | | some are completed through the internet. |
| timer which you are asked to press before you | | | | It is important to take note that these |
| start and when you finish. After that, you are | | | | establishments have varying analysis charts. Some |
| given an analysis table that details your | | | | may rate a speed of 200 words per minute as |
| performance and gives comments on its effect | | | | below average while some consider a speed of |
| on your life with respect to speed. For example, | | | | 150 words per minute and below as the indicator |
| this analysis chart may state that if you have a | | | | that you are below par. Thus, it is more |
| speed below 200 words per minute, then, you are | | | | economical and a lot easier to just do a reading |
| below average and may be missing a lot of | | | | speed test on your own. Give your own analysis |
| information necessary for your age. Then, you | | | | of your reading speed based on the goal you |
| are given a set of questions about the text to | | | | have set for yourself. Also, by doing a test on |
| determine your comprehension level. | | | | your own, you can choose the reading material |
| Another form of reading speed test is through a | | | | you want to use. |
| countdown timer which is set to 1 minute or | | | | |