If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between reading and speed reading, here’s a quick comparison table for you. Average Reader Speed Reader Words Per Minute 200-300 600-1,200 Comprehension Needs to re-read the same text several times Reduced need to re-read, if required with new material, does it FASTER Memory recall Poor due to lack […]
Monthly Archive for November, 2010
Even though there are countless great sites on the Internet, often it’s hard to find them. That’s why, as an Exponential Growth Strategist, I come into contact with thousands of people every year and many of them forward interesting and useful links, sites and blogs that are valuable and worthy of bookmarking. The Khan Academy […]
Today’s post is funny, but then again it’s not really. I come across people everyday that can’t spell let alone put a few words together. Andrew Powell from Montreal Canada found this original article on Yahoo – America’s educational system captured in a single photo. Well here’s something to make your old English teacher gasp […]
You have to be careful when you ask 5th graders questions. They will actually be too honest for their own good, like these examples: ___________________________________________________________________ TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America . MARIA: Here it is. TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ? CLASS: Maria. ___________________________________________________________________ TEACHER: John, why are […]