Reading Comprehension Program

After completing the MCVSD exam, most of our students report that the Reading Comprehension segment was their most formidable challenge. Unlike math skills—which are easier to compartmentalize and improve—literacy is a nuanced, cumulative skill set that requires significant time to “level up.”

Mastering the ability to read between the lines requires a deep understanding of subtle context. From interpreting complex poetry to navigating dual passages, these are holistic skills that demand consistent practice and error analysis. 

The urgency for this mastery is reflected in the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which reveals that fewer than one-third of students nationwide are proficient in reading, while the percentage of students performing below basic levels has reached historic highs. 

Because reading comprehension is both the most difficult area to improve and the most foundational to academic success, we have developed a program focused exclusively on this critical area. Rather than treating comprehension as a byproduct of general classroom time, our program targets the specific pillars of literacy: 

Structural Analysis: Understanding how complex texts are built.

Vocabulary Expansion: Moving beyond definitions to contextual nuance.

Inferential Reasoning: Strengthening the ability to draw evidence-based conclusions. 

During each 90-minute session, students engage in intensive skill-building exercises and receive targeted homework designed to reverse national trends and foster real, lasting progress.