Reading Speed and Memory Statistics – SpeeRead

Introduction

The SpeeRead platform provides clear statistical insights into user performance regarding reading speed (words per minute – wpm) and memory capacity (%). These results come from the demo test (DEMO), comprehensive pre-training tests, and long-term progress after completing the full training program.

Key Data

1. DEMO Test (until February 2017)

• 395 valid results

• Average reading speed: 255 wpm

• Average memory capacity: 79%

• Most frequent range: 250–300 wpm with ~75% memory
  – Validation: typical reading speed ~250–300 wpm, usual memory ~70%

2. Initial Pre-Training Tests (T1–T3, same users)

• 216 valid results

• Average reading speed: 303 wpm

• Average memory capacity: 72%

• Longer text (1,000–1,500 words), questionnaire with 10 questions

3. DEMO Evolution (until March 2018)

• March 2018: 684 valid results (vs. 395 in Feb. 2017)

• Average speed increased from 255 wpm to 277 wpm

• Memory capacity remained stable (~79% → 78%)

• Distribution stable: majority still at 250–300 wpm, memory around 75%

4. Extended DEMO Statistics (until 2019)

• About 8,900 DEMO results analyzed in total

• Most frequent reading speeds: 201–300 wpm

• Typical memory capacity: 60–70%, with DEMO quiz results most often at 75%

5. Performance Boost After Training

• SpeeRead trainees increased their reading speed by 40–200%

• Structure after training:

  • 40% remain in slow reading

  • 50% reach normal unoptimized reading

  • 10% achieve optimized normal reading

• Personal cases: speeds of up to 1,271 wpm within just 6 weeks

Summary

• DEMO (≤ Feb. 2017): ~255 wpm, ~79% memory (395 results)

• Pre-training (T1–T3): ~303 wpm, ~72% memory (216 results)

• Updated DEMO (≤ Mar. 2018): ~277 wpm, ~78% memory (684 results)

• Stable distributions: most users 250–300 wpm, memory ~75–79%

• Extended data (≤ 2019): 201–300 wpm most frequent; memory 60–70%

• Post-training: speed increase of 40–200%; some reach >1,000 wpm

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: What is the “usual reading speed”?
A: It refers to the most common reading speed recorded in demo tests – typically between 250 and 300 wpm, validated by thousands of users.

Q2: How does reading speed compare before and after training?
A: With SpeeRead programs, reading speed increases by 40–200%, and some learners achieve speeds above 1,000 wpm in just a few weeks.

Q3: What memory capacity can I expect with DEMO and after training?
A: DEMO shows an average of ~79%. After training, memory capacity typically improves by 5–15%.

Q4: Why does memory capacity seem slightly lower with longer texts?
A: DEMO quizzes use only 4 questions, giving more “inflated” results (~75%). Longer tests with 10 questions provide a more precise measure, usually around 70–72%.

Conclusion

SpeeRead provides a clear statistical picture of real user performance:

• Typical reading speed: 250–300 wpm

• Usual memory capacity: ~70–79%

• With training, significant improvements are possible – many learners exceed 1,000 wpm

These results confirm the consistency and effectiveness of SpeeRead programs in developing optimized speed reading and efficient memory retention.

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