Formula and example
How it is calculated
Study time=pages·(measured minutes/measured pages)·(1+revision fraction). Whole pages are distributed as evenly as possible across days.
Worked example
120 pages at two minutes per page plus 25% revision require 300 study minutes. Across six days, that is 20 pages and 50 study minutes daily; a five-minute break makes 55 minutes.
Things to check
- The first days receive one extra page where needed. Breaks are calculated per day, with none after the final block.
- Your timed sample should resemble the later material. A time plan does not demonstrate mastery of the content.
Frequently asked questions
Why use my own reading pace?
Task type, prior knowledge and desired depth of understanding change the time needed. A short personal trial is more informative than a general average.