Problems in Reading Comprehension in English

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The foundation of all academic learning is often associated with the reading capability of students (Luistro, 2012). The ability to read is one of the greatest achievements for every individual. Acquiring and discovering new knowledge cannot be fully obtained without the development of reading comprehension skills. This study aimed to determine the problems encountered in reading comprehension as perceived by the Grade 11 students of Makiling Integrated School.

METHODS

Utilizing the quantitative approach, a total of 30 out of 240 Grade 11 students in Makiling Integrated School were used as respondents in this study. Standard survey form was used and distributed to the Grade 11 students of Makiling Integrated School to gather the needed data. An explanatory and non -experimental method was used. It was conducted using descriptive research which involved the collection, classification, summarization, and presentation of data.

RESULTS

The researchers found out that the problems encountered that greatly affect the reading comprehension is the inability to extract the main idea of the text, unfamiliarity of the terms, lack of knowledge with the functions of the words, and the appropriate knowledge to use them.

DISCUSSIONS

The result reveals that the problem lies primarily on the language used. The students lack familiarity with the functions of words and lack knowledge on how to use them. The students find difficultyin comprehending the text because they cannot decode the meaning of the text. Furthermore, because of poor vocabulary development, students were unable to get the meaning of the text in spite of the context clues used followed by the poor background knowledge in the English language.