Middle sized book
2006-12-06 00:26:38 · 3 answers · asked by James 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Word-for-word memorization? Such as for a performance or oration? For most people, that would take a long time. Perhaps only a page or two an hour. There are some people who can memorize much quicker, but they are rare.
If you are just talking about 'understanding' the material. Being able to repeat back the major points and themes, and recall a few details, then much faster. But again, a lot depends on the individual and on the material. Personally, I have a good memory and can do this at a near normal reading rate, perhaps a page every few minutes, assuming the material is engaging. I would be slower if the material is less interesting, and other may be faster.
2006-12-06 00:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by Wundt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what kind of memory you've got, me for example I've got a graphic memory... that means I can memorize a page by looking at it, it's like taking a picture! of course I have to go over the page 3 to 4 times, but that way I can do upto 30 to 40 pages of US letter with times new roman 12, to give you a clearer picture....
But I've learned that this way of memorizing is very rare, most people are more the audio-type, if you're one of them I suggest you read the content of the page out loud, that way you read and listen to the content, you get a maximum out of your time!
If it's not about memorizing the exact content of the page, but the meaning then I'd say read it and then try to explain (in the case it's scientific) it to others; if it's like a play, you should add gestures to your spoken words, then you also remember with your body language...
just a few hints.... maybe it helps!
2006-12-06 00:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by doctor who 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how many words there are on each page
2006-12-06 00:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by elle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋