THE ROLE OF READING AND TEXTUAL COMPREHENSION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC THINKING

Abstract

Reading is present at different moments in the learning process and plays an important role in the construction of scientific knowledge. Understanding scientific texts requires more than identifying information, as it involves interpreting, relating ideas, and analyzing different points of view. This article aims to analyze the contribution of reading and textual comprehension to the development of scientific thinking. A bibliographic research was carried out, with a qualitative and descriptive approach, considering studies published between 2020 and 2026. The analyzed works show that reading scientific and popular science texts can broaden the capacity for interpretation and foster a more critical stance towards information. Difficulties related to the lack of systematic reading practices in science classes and teacher training were also identified. It is concluded that reading needs to be integrated into the teaching of scientific content, enabling students to understand information, formulate questions, and construct well-founded arguments.