Factors Contributing to Poor English Performance of Grade Five Learners at Palahanan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The poor performance in English of Grade Five pupils was observed during Pretest (First semester) conducted on June 2016. This study was designed to propose an intervention plan to enhance pupil's performance in English subject.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used with the questionnaire as the main tool for gathering the data. 23 teachers of Paaralang Elementarya ng Palahanan were the subject of the study. Frequency and weighted mean were the statistical measures used to analyze the data.

RESULTS

The study revealed that teaching approaches used in teaching English, school resources, class size and the school attendance of learners affect the poor performance of pupils in English subject.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings of this study could shed light on how to achieve quality education among pupils.