Reading ability is dirctly linked to pupil attainment – good readers tend to do well in school
One meaure of reading ability is reading speed. Top readers speeds area about 800 words per minute whist your average reader does about 450 wpm.
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Reading Speed
Friday, February 26th, 2010Reading Rates
Friday, February 26th, 2010Reading rate
Rates of reading include
reading for memory
reading for understanding
skimming
reading for learning
Reading speed requires a long time to reach adult levels.
