How to remember what you read: Eight tips to improve reading speed and cognitive ability

__ You read a lot. Now, do you remember much of what of you read? Whether it is books, blog, magazines, or professional manuals, we still need to read. Now and in years ahead. And, much of it is nonfiction material, where it’s crucial to first understand and then remember what you are reading. You would think that everyone learns how to read well at school. Schools do try, but I work with middle-school teachers and they tell me that many students are years behind grade level in reading proficiency and essential cognitive skills. Now the good news. For anyone who missed out on good reading skills, it is not too late to improve now –to learn how to read so you remember what you read. Here’s what it takes to read with good speed and comprehension. Read with a purpose Skim first Get the reading mechanics right Be judicious in highlighting and note taking Think in pictures Rehearse as you go along Avoid distractions and multi-tasking Operate within your attention span — and expand it! 1) Read with a Purpose Start by having a defined purpose for your reading and by thinking about how that purpose is being fulfilled during the actual reading. Checking often how the purpose is being fulfilled (or not) helps you stay on task and focus on the more relevant parts of the text. This also saves time and effort because most relevant items get the attention they deserve. Just ask yourself, “Why am I reading this?” It could just be to be entertained or to pass the time. Are you ...
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Education & Lifelong Learning Brain Teasers Brain-Plasticity cognitive-ability cognitive-skills comprehension how to read how to read and understand improve cognitive ability improve reading speed neuroplastici Source Type: blogs