If you understand several basic principles of the human visual system, you can eliminate inefficiencies and increase speed while improving retention.
As a general rule, you will need to practice technique at 3x the speed of your ultimate target reading speed.
You will need to practice the technique at 2,700 words per minute, or 6 pages per minute.
First – Determining Baseline - To determine your current reading speed, take your practice book and count the number of words in 5 lines.
Second – Trackers and Pacers - Regression, back-skipping, and the duration of fixations can be minimized by using a tracker and pacer.
Third – Perpetual Expansion - If you focus on the center of your computer screen, you can still receive and register the sides of the screen.
Fourth – Calculate New WPM Reading Speed - Mark your first line and read with a timer for 1 minute exactly- Read at your fastest comprehension rate.
Final recommendations - If used for study, it is recommended that you not read 3 assignments in the time it would take you to read one.