Group 1
The students in Ms. Hill’s class are reading a 325-page book. There are about 90,000 words in the book.
Ms. Hill said the students should try for a reading rate of 200 words per minute for greatest comprehension.

Jamie read 81 pages of the book in 2 hours.

What is Jamie’s reading rate?
4 pages per minute and 480 words per minute.


Group 2
The students in Ms. Hill’s class are reading a 325-page book. There are about 90,000 words in the book.
Ms. Hill said the students should try for a reading rate of 200 words per minute for the greatest comprehension.

Molly read 65 pages of the book in 80 minutes.

What is Molly’s reading rate?
5 pages per minute and 400 words per minute.







Group 3
The students in Ms. Hill’s class are reading a 325-page book. There are about 90,000 words in the book.
Ms. Hill said the students should try for a reading rate of 200 words per minute for greatest comprehension.

Edgar read 72 pages of the book in 95 minutes.

What is Edgar’s reading rate?
5 pages per minute and 475 words per minute




Group 4
The students in Ms. Hill’s class are reading a 325-page book. There are about 90,000 words in the book.
Ms. Hill said the students should try for a reading rate of 200 words per minute for greatest comprehension.

Tyrone read 89 pages of the book in 2 hours and 10 minutes.





Student
Actual Reading Rate
Difference
Actual - Suggested (200)
Jamie


200
Molly




Edgar




Tyrone