Niveles de Comprensión Lectora y su Asociación con las Habilidades Cognitivas en Estudiantes de Básica Primaria

Levels of Reading Comprehension Associated with Cognitive Skills in Basic Primary School Students

Abstract

Currently, reading is increasingly important worldwide for the optimal development of quality education due to its use in diverse areas of knowledge and contexts where people interact. However, it also represents one of the most significant obstacles in academic training, as many students struggle to read, analyze, and discuss educational materials. The purpose of this work is to describe the key characteristics and properties of reading, reading comprehension, and cognitive skills, analyzing the impact on reading comprehension levels and their association with cognitive skills in primary school students. The methodology applied had a qualitative approach, with documentary design and descriptive scope, based on the search, analysis and interpretation of information obtained from documentary sources. The findings highlight the importance of the interaction between reading, reading comprehension, and cognitive processes in students' academic development. In conclusion, it is clear that cognitive skills and reading comprehension are closely related, as students progressively develop their ability to interpret text. Through reading, they progress from literal identification of information to critical analysis of content, which strengthens their analytical thinking and synthesis skills.