Improving the Level of Reading Comprehension of Grade Six Pupils in the Malinao Elementary School
Keywords:
Reading Comprehension, Grade Six Pupils, Malinao Elementary SchoolAbstract
INTRODUCTION
This study aims to attain accuracy and improving pupils' reading comprehension skills, the researcher was motivated to conduct action research to improve the action of grasping with an intellect which is necessary to ensure the success of learning of Grade Six pupils of Malinao Elementary School. The researcher opted to conduct this study with the desire to assess the improvement of the pupils reading comprehension.
METHODS
This is descriptive qualitative research that aims to improve the level of comprehension of grade six pupils. The researchers used observation and tests as data gathering tools to attain the objective of this study. The researcher also used a descriptive quantitative technique to analyze the result of the pre-test and post-test. The data were collected by using instruments such as observation and distribution of tests.
RESULTS
This part of the study presents the responses to the research objectives heaved in the research.
Observations during Pre Test: The researcher observed that most students were having a difficult time concentrating and understanding the context during the pretest conducted last July 3, 2016. Most had troubled expression and was constantly scratching their heads. They were constantly on the edge of their seats, especially in the last fifteen minutes. Some did not finish the test and based on their gestures, some were guessing answers from the choices.Pre-Test Results: The pupils obtained 224 as their total raw score, the class mean of at least nine (8.62) and a mean percentage score of at least forty percent (45%).Observations during Post-Test: The researcher observed that most students answered the questions on the posttest with ease. Pupils did not make much unnecessary noise and everyone was able to finish before the designated time.
DISCUSSIONS
Based on the foregoing findings, the following strategies can be proposed to improve the Grade VI pupils reading comprehension.
