Reading and Math Skills and Their Relationship with Problem-Solving Competencies

Reyner Pérez-Campdesuñer; Alexander Sánchez-Rodríguez; Gelmar García-Vidal; Margarita de Miguel-Guzmán; Rodobaldo Martínez-Vivar

doi:10.1590/1982-4327e3612

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Reyner Pérez-Campdesuñer Universidad UTE https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2785-5290
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Alexander Sánchez-Rodríguez Universidad UTE https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8259-2131
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Gelmar García-Vidal Universidad UTE https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7159-3163
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Margarita de Miguel-Guzmán Instituto Superior Tecnológico Atlantic - Santo Domingo
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Rodobaldo Martínez-Vivar Universidad UTE https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1934-1185
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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e3612

Keywords:

reading skills, mathematical skills, management skills, administrative problem-solving competencies, higher education

Abstract

Reading and mathematical skills are among the fundamental objectives of education at all levels, from primary to higher education. However, the increasing reliance on digital technologies for information processing and calculation may be altering how these essential abilities are cultivated and sustained. Mastery of these basic skills is also linked to the expression of other, more specialized professional competencies. This study aimed to characterize the relationship between proficiency in reading and mathematics and the manifestation of administrative problem-solving competencies among higher education students. A total of 946 undergraduate students in administrative sciences participated in the study. Reading, mathematical, and administrative problem-solving competencies were assessed using standardized instruments developed and validated by expert judges. The results confirmed positive, significant correlations between mastery of basic academic skills and the manifestation of management-related problem-solving competencies.