Factors Affecting the Reading Proficiency in English of Grade 3 Learners of Calamba Elementary School A.Y 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In this study, we explore the factors affecting reading efficiency in English of Grade 3 Learners in Calamba Elementary School A.Y 2017-2018.

METHODS

The researcher used descriptive type of research, and the instrument was Likert scale survey questionnaire given to the grade 3 learners with the total population of 54 frustration learners of Calamba Elementary School. The factors to be answered are learners' reading at school; learner's reading activity outside school, collaboration of a learner and a family, teacher's behaviors and qualities and home related factors.

RESULTS

The findings showed that most the factors affecting the reading proficiency in English of Grade 3 are home related factors such as hours spent a week in studying, watching television, online, computer games, reading.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrated the need for parents to guide their child in reading.