Reading Speed and Comprehension Levels Among Vocational Students in an Industry Internship Program
DOI:
10.59888/ajosh.v4i12.791Published:
2026-09-25Downloads
Abstract
Background: Reading quickly and with adequate comprehension is essential for managing the growing volume of information, yet the reading proficiency of Indonesian students and the national digital literacy level remain low to moderate.
Objective: This study aims to describe the reading speed, reading comprehension and effective reading ability of vocational school students participating in an internship program at PT Syntax Corporation Indonesia.
Method: A quantitative descriptive design was applied to 10 interns, who read a 1,098-word text from a grade XII Indonesian textbook and answered 10 comprehension (C2) questions. Reading speed in words per minute (KPM), comprehension, effective reading ability and the speed–comprehension correlation were calculated.
Results: The mean reading speed was 173.54 KPM, and only one student (10%) reached the 250-KPM standard of the Education Unit Level Curriculum (KTSP). Mean comprehension was 55%, with three students (30%) reaching the adequate criterion of 70%. The mean effective reading ability was 94.50 KPM, and reading speed was not positively correlated with comprehension (r = ?0.13, p = 0.72).
Conclusion: The reading speed and comprehension of the interns were generally below the expected standards. Reading programs that develop speed and comprehension simultaneously are recommended, while their relevance to digital literacy requires further study using a direct measure.
Keywords:
Reading Speed Digital Literacy Reading Comprehension Vocational School Students Literacy ImprovementLicense
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