I don't find speed reading much effective for studying sceince subjects(Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics). I think the more slowly you read the more the concepts become clear. The faster you read the more you go past without understanding a thing. Is this just my problem or a general problem with speed reading?
2007-01-19 14:55:46 · 7 answers · asked by Johnny 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
i have the same experience. Speed reading works fine for newspapers, magazines, novels, biographies - which can save a LOT of time.
But for the sciences ( both physical and social), math, engineering, even philosophy, I have to think about it to understand it, which means slowing down.
I also slow down to read REALLY great writers, who use words well, just for the enjoyment.
2007-01-19 15:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right. Most people with the need for speed, in the literary sense, are employed in professions where it's a necessary skill. They're not trying to blast through a novel as quickly as possible. Legal and technical documents are written to be read quickly and easily, and techniques exist to further improve reading speed without loss of information. However, any speed reading technique will get your brain used to processing information more quickly, and you can benefit from them while enjoying a novel or poem too. Some people are unhappy with the speed at which they can take in a printed page and just want to be a little quicker.
2016-05-23 23:29:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speed reading is very effective in studying. The more you do it the quicker your mind works at being effective at grasping concept. When you normally read you are saying the word in your mind at the speed of conversation. But if you just glance at words and pick up a picture of them in your mind you tend to absorb more words and key words. I read about 2000-3000 words a minute that depending on the subject.
2007-01-19 15:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by Mark T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speed reading is not meant for any subjects which require you to dwell on what is read for longer than an instant. It is not an effective learning technique for exact or applied sciences and mathematics, or anything complex.
2007-01-19 15:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by Ilich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with you. if you are trying to read a book for class, say your science book or history, take the time to read it. things are much more clearer and understandable over just skimming your way through. if your reading for fun and you really want to know whats going to happen and don't want to skip ahead, then speed reading is fine.
2007-01-19 15:06:52 · answer #5 · answered by jbrez9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try speed reading through Einstein's "General Relativity" and see how much you can remember of it.
2007-01-19 15:55:01 · answer #6 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tend to agree with that. However, on the other hand, the more you practice something the better you tend to be.
2007-01-19 15:08:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋