Development of Subject-Verb Agreement Worksheets for Grade 6 Pupils in Blaan Integrated School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The development of worksheets on subject-verb agreement came about due to the researcher's desire to enrich the proficiency level of Grade 6 pupils of Blaan Integrated School, in relation to subject-verb agreement to prepare them for the higher tasks after elementary level.

METHODS

The researcher did the profiling of Grade 6 pupils based on their First Quarter Grade in English subject and allowed them to answer a 20-item teacher-made test on subject-verb agreement to check their level of proficiency. In this research, the developed instructional materials were Worksheets based on the existing proficiency level of the Grade 6 pupils.

RESULTS

Based on the results, the overall mean percentage according to the Grade 6 pupils' profile was 77.05 described as Fairly Satisfactory. It was also established that the overall mean percentage describing the Grade 6 pupils' proficiency level in the subject-verb agreement was 6.81 which was described as Developing. Thus, the researcher developed worksheets as instructional materials in teaching subject-verb agreement for Grade 6 for the improvement of their proficiency level.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the output, this study recommends the adoption of these worksheets to enhance the identified weaknesses of the Grade 6 learners in Blaan Integrated School in relation to subject-verb agreement.