Improving Predicting Outcomes Skill through "Dakong Kahon" Intervention

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study about " Improving Predicting Outcomes Skills through "Dakong Kahon' Intervention" of Tabon-Tabon Elementary School Tago I District, Grade 3 class of school year 2017-2018 encountered least learned skills in language subjects of first grading competencies such as predicting outcomes from the story given, resulting in poor logical thinking, poor reading comprehension and frustration level of reading inventory. The researcher conducted rigid observations, interviews, and standard assessments, he found out that out of forty-four (44) pupils, five (5) have poor skills in predicting outcomes competency.

METHODS

This action research used the descriptive method. Data collection was based on Item analysis on test papers, Comprehension check-up of post reading, reading inventory and their Participation Rating for the first quarter.A weekly reading strategy of " Dakong Kahon" as well as their daily participation in every language subject activities and item analysis for test questions. After the intervention, the researcher gave again ten (10) reading selections to the respondents to get the level of increase of percentage used as the basis for the analyses of results.

RESULTS

Pupil  Before  After  Increase

1            30%     80%      50%

2            10%     60%      50%

3            20%     60%      40%

4            20%     70%      40%

5            10%     70%      60%

DISCUSSIONS

The table shows that there is a development of percentage in predicting outcomes skill after using the intervention. It is very clear that "Dakong Kahon" is a very interesting strategy for improving predicting outcomes skills. Supported by the Tabon-Tabon Elementary School project banner Parents Active Participation in Educating Learners (PAPEL) which in line with Surigao del Sur Project banner Leaders of Vision and Excellence (LOVE) which aims to capacitate teachers with necessary skills in teaching reading.