Abstract
The reading comprehension is a complex activity that involves cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional mechanisms. In Western societies, academic achievement much relates to an adequate grasp of the process to read and understand the text read, one of the requirements for learning. Therefore, reading comprehension is relevant subject to those that work with education and with problems arising from it. This work is part of this context and aims to provide a general presentation about the study of reading comprehension, particularly in its historical, conceptual and clinical aspects. First, it is a brief reading of the historical record in Brazil and some current core issues. Then describes the reading comprehension and processing in cognitive psychology approach. Third, the main international instruments and Brazilian assessment of reading comprehension are also reviewed. Finally, we discuss the urgency of psychometrically adjusted instruments to the field of psychoeducational assessment.
Keywords:
reading; reading comprehension; evaluation