Printed material with reverse page numbering

Abstract

To provide a printed matter with page numbering by a reverse counting method. [Solution] A reverse counting method is used, with the total page number listed on the first page, then decreasing sequentially thereafter, with the final page being marked "1" or "0." This clearly shows the number of remaining pages, making it easier to feel a sense of accomplishment upon finishing reading. With the usual ascending numbering method, it is difficult to intuitively grasp the number of remaining pages, which can be a factor in reducing motivation to study. In addition, by using both reverse counting and regular ascending numbering, it is possible to accommodate conventional reference methods while facilitating the creation of study plans and maintaining motivation to study. Furthermore, it can be differentiated from the regular method, enhancing the originality of the teaching materials.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to printed materials such as books, reference books, workbooks, manuals, and study materials, and more, and more particularly to a method for displaying page numbers to enhance the reader's motivation to learn and complete the reading. [Background technology]

[0002] In regular books and teaching materials, it is common to number pages in ascending order, starting from the beginning and ending with "1, 2, 3...". This method makes it difficult to intuitively grasp the number of pages remaining, and is one of the reasons why readers lose motivation to learn, especially in long or multi-page teaching materials. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The aim is to keep readers aware of the number of pages remaining, thereby maintaining and improving their motivation to study and read, and to make it easier to plan their studies by numerically indicating the amount of remaining study in learning materials. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] This device employs a reverse counting method in which the total number of pages in a printed work is given to the first page, and subsequent page numbers are sequentially decreased, with the final page being either "1" or "0." Also included is an embodiment in which page numbers are written in ascending order in the normal manner, thereby making it possible to clearly indicate the number of remaining pages while complying with the normal referencing method. [Effects of the Invention]

[0005] The visual effect of the numbers decreasing with each page allows the reader to gradually gain a sense of accomplishment as the number of pages remaining decreases. As a result, it becomes easier to maintain motivation to study and finish reading. It also makes it easy to manage progress in learning plans using the "count-back numbers" as a standard. When applied to learning materials, it makes it easier to plan and revise learning plans. It differentiates from conventional methods and enhances the originality of the learning materials. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] This is a reverse counting method for page numbering in a 100-page reference book. The first page is numbered "100," followed by 99, 98, etc., with the last page being numbered "1" or "0." [Figure 2] This is a double-notation method (counting backwards + counting backwards) that shows the page numbering method of this invention. In a reference book with a total of 100 pages, the page numbers are displayed in ascending order (1, 2, 3, etc.) along with the remaining number of pages (100, 99, 98, etc.). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This device is based on the structure in which the total page number is assigned to the first page, and the subsequent page numbers are sequentially decreased. As shown in Figure 1, in a reference book with a total of 100 pages, the first page is "100", and the subsequent pages are sequentially decreased to 99, 98, etc., and the final page is "1" or "0".

[0008] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, it is also possible to use a method in which, in addition to displaying the normal ascending page numbers (1, 2, 3, . . .), reverse count numbers (100, 99, 98, . . . ) indicating the number of remaining pages are also displayed.

[0009] These embodiments are merely examples, and the present invention can be modified as appropriate depending on the total number of pages and the display method.

Claims

1. In a book, a reference book, a workbook, a manual, a learning material, or other printed matter, the total page number is given on the first page, and the subsequent page numbers are sequentially decreased, with the final page being numbered "1" or "0." This printed matter is provided with page numbering by a reverse counting method.

2. 2. The printed matter according to claim 1, wherein the page numbers are displayed in double notation (countdown + normal notation) format, in which normal ascending page numbers are displayed together with reverse count numbers.

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