Influence of the European Superletras program on reading comprehension levels

Abstract

Reading comprehension is a cognitive process that involves understanding and interpreting what is read, which facilitates learning and knowledge construction. A study conducted in 2023 by the National Institute for Educational Evaluation found that seventh-grade students do not reach minimum levels of reading comprehension. Therefore, the general objective of this study was to analyze the three levels of reading comprehension achieved by seventh-grade students at the Vigotsky Educational Unit after the implementation of the Superletras program. The methodology used was quantitative, non-experimental, and descriptive in scope, as the specific objectives were to evaluate the degree of reading comprehension achieved at the literal, inferential, and critical levels and to define their reading profile. The population consisted of 128 students, from which a sample of 30 students was intentionally selected: 15 boys and 15 girls. The most relevant results showed that the students achieved a high range at the literal level, a medium-high range at the inferential level, and a medium range at the critical level. Finally, it was shown that the implementation of the European Superletras Program strengthened the students' autonomy and enjoyment of reading.