| The average reading speed differs across | | | | After graduating from high school, the expected |
| different ages. It is measured in the number of | | | | average reading speed is between 250 to 350 |
| words you can read in one minute. For a child | | | | words per minute. In this rate, occasional |
| taking primary education, the average speed is | | | | regressions may be observed and comprehension |
| recorded at 200 words per minute. Among adults, | | | | is above 50%. If your performance is 350 to 500 |
| the average speed is 250 words per minute, just | | | | words per minute, you are considered as an |
| a few notches higher than the speed considered | | | | above average reader. Your interest in reading |
| basic and average among children. Although this | | | | may have helped you achieve this speed. Above |
| speed is still noted for its high corresponding | | | | 75% comprehension and understanding is noted |
| comprehension and understanding level, reading at | | | | for a performance of 500 to 800 words per |
| this space will require a long period of time to | | | | minute. If your average reading speed is 800 to |
| read large amounts of information. | | | | 1000 words per minute, you are an excellent |
| Nevertheless, speeds slower than the 200 words | | | | reader. Individuals who reach this speed have |
| per minute average speed have also been noted. | | | | usually undertaken comprehensive reading |
| A speed of below 100 words per minute is | | | | performance interventions and manifests minimal |
| considered a manifestation of basic reading ability. | | | | sub-vocalization. The habits of regressions have |
| This poor ability may be caused by low level of | | | | also been eliminated among these excellent |
| reading experience, and maximum levels of | | | | readers. Comprehension and word recognition are |
| regression, sub-vocalization, and mind drift. For | | | | high. |
| readers between 6 to 12 years old, the average | | | | Having a speed of above 1000 words per minute |
| reading speed is 100 to 200 words per minute. | | | | imply that an individual has devoted attention, |
| Adults who avoid reading may also manifest this | | | | concentration and efforts to regular and deliberate |
| reading speed. | | | | practice on drills and exercises for speed reading. |