Reading speed refers to the rate at which a person can read text accurately and comprehend its meaning, typically measured in words per minute (WPM). It can be influenced by factors such as familiarity with the language, cognitive processing skills, and the complexity of the material being read.

Reading Speed

Rate of reading

Text Accuracy

Comprehension of meaning

Words Per Minute (WPM) is a measure of typing speed, indicating how many words a person can type within a minute, and is often used to assess typing proficiency and efficiency. It is calculated by dividing the total number of typed words by the time taken in minutes, with adjustments for errors to ensure accuracy.

Words Per Minute

Language familiarity

Cognitive processing skills

Complexity of material

Reading comprehension is the ability to process text, understand its meaning, and integrate it with what the reader already knows. It involves a complex interaction of cognitive processes, including decoding, language skills, and prior knowledge to construct meaning from written material.

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