Increasing the Reading Performance in Grade 3 Pupils of Janagdong 2 Elementary School Using Gear (Guided Effective Alert Reader)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is one of the most important ingredients in students' learning processes. We cannot have any form of academic excellence without the ability to read and comprehend. Teachers play a critical role in developing their students’ reading habits. Reading will develop the skills and the right attitude that will contribute to lifelong learning.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive-comparative type of research where samples were purposively chosen. Results were computed using the Mean to determine the reading performance of Grade 3 pupils before and after the use of GEAR (Guided Effective Alert Readers). From the data collected, the t-test was used to know any significant difference on the reading performance of Grade 3 pupils before and after using GEAR. The study was conducted in the school year 2017-2018.

RESULTS

The findings reveal that Grade 3 respondents saw an improved reading performance after using GEAR (Guided Effective Alert Readers).

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that a collection of new words helps students sharpen their vocabulary. Having guided activities involving a word bank will be a great help for students. It also helps to have a dictionary habit wherein the student meaningfully learns one word daily. Teachers from other districts may also adopt GEAR (Guided Effective Alert Readers) as a tool to increase the reading performance of their pupils. Innovation of reading materials suited to the needs of students must be initiated and materialized.