G3 ReAL Up (Levelling Up the Reading Ability of G3 Pupils from Frustration to Instructional)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

At the start of SY 2016 -2017, Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil IRI) Pre-Test in English was administered among 192 pupils (Grades 2 to Grade 6) of Muzon Elementary School, Department of Education Naic District, Division of Cavite. Results revealed that seventy-two (72) pupils are in the frustration reading level, and among them are thirty-one (31) grade three (G3) pupils. It is the primary objective of this endeavor that by the end of the same school year, through the interventions made, 60% to 70% of these 31 G3 pupils in the frustration level be levelled up to instructional level.

METHODS

Using the result of Phil IRI pretest in English, different interventions were applied to implement the project. Continuous Improvement Program of the school "Reading Buddies" was adopted. The 12:30 reading habit was put into practice, under the supervision of the G3 teacher. Twice a week, during lunch breaks, each of the other six (6) teachers in different grade levels adopted five (5) G3 pupil beneficiaries to be assisted and helped. Reading remediation after classes was reinforced. Day-to-day formative evaluation was given after every session. Post Test was administered; results were analyzed, interpreted and compared (Pre-Test against Post-test).

RESULTS

Out of 31 grade three pupils with frustration reading ability, nineteen (19) of them (61.29%) have levelled up to instructional level. Moreover, these pupils have been observed to have developed increased interest in reading.

DISCUSSIONS

The results have proven that constant monitoring on the reading activities of the pupils helped them level up their reading abilities. There will be less difficulty in teaching them because they can comprehend better. Further enhancement of this project implementation should be done not only in grade three, but in all grade levels as well.