Identifying teachers and parents perception behind low comprehension skills for students in the second grade in the KSA

Over the past two decades, there has been a plethora of literature centered on low reading comprehension skills among students. As such, it is essential to identify the possible reasons behind this predicament, consequently assess, and determine the most effective and efficient reading methods and strategies to improve reading and comprehension skills for students. Typically, reading is one of the most fundamental process students learn. Traditionally, in primary grades, most students are not exposed to varied genres of texts and textbooks, educational expectations shift in higher education where they are exposed to extensive reading materials that require independent reading. This research highlights the reasons behind low reading and comprehension skills with a focus on second-grade students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s public schools. Also, this research highlights reading materials, methods, and strategies essential for improving students’ reading comprehension skills, thereby enhancing their chances of academic success.