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high-speed reading

Also known as: speed reading
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Speed-reading is a method of reading rapidly by skimming. Evelyn Wood, an American educator, developed a widely used system of high-speed reading called Reading Dynamics in the 1950s. Her key technique involved using the hand as a pacer, guiding the eyes in a rapid zigzag motion down the page. This system aimed to improve reading efficiency, including comprehension and word retention, while significantly increasing reading speeds, with students reportedly reading thousands of words per minute.12

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