Understanding from the Reading Habits in Second-Year High School Students from a Public Institution, In San Juan De Lurigancho, Lima, Peru

Abstract

This study examines the findings of the diagnostic test as well as the advancements achieved in the reading habits and abilities of second-grade secondary school pupils at a public school in San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, Peru, throughout the 2024 academic year. The objective was to determine that reading habits significantly improve reading comprehension; that is, reading allows for the development of appropriate mental structures to better address reading comprehension in everyday situations. This is a longitudinal case study. The study involved 123 students. Data from the diagnostic assessment, the four academic periods, and the exit assessment are presented. The results show significant progress in the "Achieved" and "Outstanding" categories, although a group of students persists at the "Beginning" and "Process" levels. It is concluded that as reading habits develop, students noticeably improve their reading comprehension across all its ranges; they also demonstrate a broader vocabulary in their dialogue.