Some people claim that speed reading is impossible – that’s not exactly true. If by “speed reading” you mean reading at 2,000 or more words per minute (wpm) with 100% comprehension on all types of text, then, no, it’s not possible unless you have a photographic memory with perfect recall. Most of us don’t fall … Continue reading “Speed Reading vs Reading Efficiency”
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Common Core and Vocabulary Instruction
What is the best way to teach vocabulary to young students? The creators of the United States’ Common Core curriculum indicate that how vocabulary is introduced is the key to students’ success and that using the real world as context for that introduction can be highly beneficial. Nell K. Duke, a professor of literacy, language, … Continue reading “Common Core and Vocabulary Instruction”
Sleep’s Role in Memory Formation and Its Effect on Reading
Sleep plays a crucial role in learning in general and reading in specific. WebMD reports that researchers believe sleep affects both learning and memory formation in two ways: 1) An individual’s ability to focus on reading material or lecture presentations to learn efficiently depends on adequate sleep, and 2) Cementing a memory so that it … Continue reading “Sleep’s Role in Memory Formation and Its Effect on Reading”
California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) Students Improve Reading Skills with AceReader
California State University, Sacramento used the AceReader online reading efficiency program for their “Reading for Speed & Efficiency” course during the 2015/2016 school year. Of the students who took both pre and post-course assessment tests, 78% showed an average improvement of 86% with their Effective Reading Rate (ERR) scores. The ERR is determined by taking the … Continue reading “California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) Students Improve Reading Skills with AceReader”
Motivating Your Students to Read
One of the big questions in education today, especially in reading, is how do you motivate your students to learn? How do you get them to put in the necessary attention and hours to master the subject? One way is to lead by example. If the students are working on a silent exercise or are … Continue reading “Motivating Your Students to Read”
Want to Live Longer? Read a Book – or a Lot of Them
It’s generally accepted these days that reading a book will help you relieve stress, and it may actually make you a more empathetic person as you learn to connect with the various characters. But there’s more. A new study published in August 2016 in the online journal Social Science & Medicine determined that reading more … Continue reading “Want to Live Longer? Read a Book – or a Lot of Them”
Reading is the Best Stress Reliever
What do taking a walk, drinking a cup of tea, playing a video game, listening to music, and reading a book have in common? They’re all ways to lower your stress level. According to a 2009 research study at the University of Sussex in England, though, reading a book is by far the best way … Continue reading “Reading is the Best Stress Reliever”
Welcome to the AceReader Blog!
We at AceReader, Inc. would like to welcome you to our brand new blog. In the coming weeks and months we will strive to bring you the very best information, insights, and opinions about reading, general education, and the continuing development of the AceReader program. You can expect a new posting every Tuesday after this … Continue reading “Welcome to the AceReader Blog!”