Anna suggested to calculate retention score using this site. You can put the original text in the “Phrase1” line and your own summary in “Phrase2” line and check how close you are…
Sliding words
This is a new exercise Anna invented to train both reading speed and visual angle. This implementation is the first time we use this particular exercise, so your feedbacks are welcome.
Calculate saccade width
In many exercises we ask you to input saccade width in pixels. The saccade width in pixels can be calculated from the actual saccade width that would appear for example in a newspaper. With average line width of 1000 pixels, a typical computation is as following: Basic level = 3 columns = 5 words for …
Superlearner story: Jason
This is yet another true superlearner story. Please notice that the name has been changed for privacy reasons, but most other facts are true. Jason is easily excited. He is excited to help people, to build something new and to change his own life. He is excited to do physical activity and to talk before …
Persistence, curiosity, empathy
What are the values that you plan to pass to your children? How will these values affect their lives? This article implies that values of persistence, curiosity and empathy generate better students and more successful professionals. Let us try to understand why. Persistence Persistence is the key to success. If you set up a goal …
Anna explains markers
Anna always says that Jonathan and myself do not provide enough details for our markers. Below is a true conversation between Anna and a student whom we will call KL recorded at Anna’s Skype session. Please notice the following aspects: Use of 5WH questions Importance of prereading Visualize the marker at the end of reading …
How many repetitions for long term retention?
Some students ask how many repetitions are required to memorize something. Long ago I was told that seven repetitions make us remember almost anything. But now I am ready to add some science to it. Basically, I follow the logic of this article. Our neurons are hard-wired to forget something with roughly exponential speed. We …
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Vacation
Dear readers and students, It is time to take another scheduled vacation [till 15-Jan-15] and focus on some new interesting projects. We will try to use our time to bring brand new set of posts and subjects to this blog. May the coming 2015 bring you new wonderful discoveries and superskills. As always, you are …
Superlearner story: Ron
This is another true superlearner story of a person whom I taught personally. The name is changed, but the facts are mostly true. Ron is an exceptional person. He is a corporate lawyer, intelligent, dedicated and very creative. When he was tested by Anna she asked me to work with him. Usually I work only …
How to be a better student
Recently I started using reddit, answering all those students who look for extra advantage in their classes. Soon I understood that speedreading and memory technique alone will not work. I ended up giving this advise: (1) Be healthy. Eat healthy food, sleep 6-8 hours per day, drink ~3 cups of coffee, meditate/do sport. (2) Be …
