Factors Affectingthe Reading Comprehension Skills of Grade Vi Pupils in Batangas City East Elementary School, S.Y. 2017-2018: A Basis for an Intervention Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading comprehension is essential to life. In order to survive and thrive in today's world, individuals must be able to comprehend basic texts such as bills, housing agreements (leases, purchase contracts), and directions on packaging and transportation documents(bus and train schedules, maps, travel directions).

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in this study applying a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Focus group discussions (FGDs), literature research, coding, and use of questionnaires were used to gather data.

RESULTS

The factors affecting the comprehension skills of the Grade VI students were vocabulary, lack of interest, study habits, and teaching factors. The factor that really affects them in this category is their confusion with the use of the words with the rating of 2.36. On the other hand, they scored 2.18 on the factor that tells about their ability to translate English words to Tagalog/Filipino.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the result, Batangas City East Elementary School shall launch project LETRA (Learning Enhancement Through Reading Appreciation).

The project shall have the following goals: 1) make parents and pupils realize the importance of reading as a tool subject; 2) improve pupils' ability in reading comprehension; 3) provide different reading materials to pupils; 4) enhance the development of higher order thinking skills among pupils; and 5) increase the performance level of pupils in DAT, RAT and NAT.