Dificultades en las áreas básicas del aprendizaje (lectura, escritura, matemáticas) y detección de los niveles de estrés cotidiano infantil en estudiantes de séptimo año de Educación General Básica (EGB) de instituciones educativas de la ciudad de Loja en el año 2025

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Abstract: This research work addresses the difficulties faced by seventh grade students in Basic General Education (EGB) in fundamental areas of learning: reading, writing, and mathematics. It also analyzes the relationship between academic difficulties and levels of daily childhood stress. The study was conducted in 2025, and its intention was to analyze the academic performance and emotional state of the students. Pedagogical evaluation tools, such as the PROESC Test, Prediscal, and IECI, were applied. According to the results obtained, 68% of the students showed difficulties in reading and writing, while 54% demonstrated poor performance in mathematics. Additionally, 72% showed moderate to high levels of daily childhood stress, according to the IECI. The applied instruments allowed for the interpretation that students with greater academic difficulties reported higher stress levels. It is established that academic difficulties particularly include emotional and family components. It is important to include specific pedagogical strategies, supported by psychological assistance and greater parental involvement, with the aim of improving both the students' learning and emotional well-being.