Effectiveness of Reading Materials in Science in Relation to Grade 7 Students’ Academic Achievement

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The reading materials in science is designed to help the student at risk of dropping out and those students who are recommended by the subject teacher to take remedial classes and to enhance academic achievement. To determine the effectiveness of reading materials in science in relation to grade 7 students' academic achievement in different learning areas. The research was conducted using one group of respondents consisting of 30 students.

METHODS

The research is conducted to determine the effectiveness of reading materials in science in relation to grade 7 students' academic achievement in selected topics in science during the school year 2017-2018. The respondents were identified by their subject teacher in terms of their grade in the first grading period. The respondents are 30 students.

RESULTS

The findings of the study revealed that the use of reading materials in science is an effective tool in enhancing the students' academic achievement in different learning areas in science. This implies that the said activity in science can contribute better to the learning process of the student.

DISCUSSIONS

Reading with understanding is an essential tool in the learning process. In science, comprehension is one of the basic needs in order to understand the different concepts and to increase the performance of the students. This study provides reading materials in science and was proven effective in the academic achievement of grade 7 students in different learning areas. Academic achievement of the students means that they would be able to pass their grade in science because of this intervention.