Schulte tables are a tool developed by German psychiatrist Walter Schulte in the 1930s. Initially they were used to study attention indicators in patients with psychological disorders, but were subsequently adapted for general development of information perception speed.

Scientific Principles

Training with Schulte tables is based on several key neuropsychological mechanisms:

• Expanding the field of vision — regular training allows you to increase the area of the retina that actively perceives information without moving your gaze
• Improving anticipation — the brain's ability to predict information before it is fully perceived develops
• Reducing subvocalization — reduces the need to pronounce text "internally" when reading

Research Results

Modern studies show that regular training with Schulte tables for 2 months can:

• Increase reading speed by 30-50%
• Improve concentration by 25%
• Expand peripheral vision by 15-20%
• Improve the ability to quickly search for visual information

Speed reading is a set of techniques that significantly increase the speed of perception and assimilation of textual information without losing quality of understanding.

Main Components of Speed Reading

Modern speed reading techniques include work on the following aspects:

• Expanding the field of vision — training perception not of individual words, but groups of words or whole lines
• Eliminating regression — getting rid of the habit of returning to the text you've read
• Suppressing articulation — reducing internal pronunciation of words when reading
• Developing anticipation — the ability to predict the further content of the text

Scientific Research

According to studies conducted at Harvard University in 2019, training speed reading techniques allows:

• Increase reading speed from an average of 250 words per minute to 500-700 words per minute
• Improve understanding of text structure by 40%
• Increase the duration of attention retention when working with text by 45%
• Improve the quality of memorizing key information by 30%

Attention is a fundamental mental process that determines the effectiveness of any type of intellectual activity, including reading.

Types of Attention in Reading

When reading, three types of attention are involved, each of which we train using our methods:

• Selective attention — the ability to highlight significant information and ignore irrelevant information
• Distributed attention — the ability to simultaneously perceive multiple elements of text
• Sustained attention — the ability to concentrate on the reading process for a long time

Research Results

Neurophysiological studies show that targeted attention training leads to:

• Increased activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is responsible for executive functions
• Reduced switching time between tasks by 25-30%
• Improved ability to ignore distractions by 40%
• Improved working memory by 20-25%

To achieve maximum results in developing speed reading skills and concentration, we recommend adhering to a specific training regimen.

Optimal Training Regimen

Based on the analysis of practical results from our users, we recommend:

• Training regularly, preferably daily, for 15-20 minutes
• Alternating different types of exercises for comprehensive development of all aspects of reading
• Gradually increasing the complexity of tasks as skills grow
• Tracking progress to maintain motivation

Sample Weekly Training Plan