Supplemental Instructional Materials to Enhance Reading Comprehension of Grade V Learners in Imelda Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Findings through the conduct of monthly remedial recovery program for Grade V learners showed that 51 out of 96 learners performed below the expected level of learning competencies. As such, this study aimed to improve the learners' reading comprehension by developing a workbook as supplemental instructional materials.

METHODS

The least mastered reading comprehension skills were identified through analysis of the results from the remedial reading program. The researcher, then developed a compiled workbook that would serve as additional instructional materials that teachers may use. The materials were validated through a survey among expert teachers in the field. The Grade V students of Imelda Elementary School for the SY 2017-2018 were then allowed to use the workbook. To evaluate its effectivity, a pre-test and a post-test, before and after the use of the workbook, were administered. Descriptive and quantitative analysis were done to interpret the results.

RESULTS

The result of the research showed that: First, the least mastered comprehension skills are identifying the main idea and supporting details, identifying themes, identifying the figures of speech, identifying the author's purpose and identifying the text structure. Second, the questionnaire results for validating the workbook showed that all expert teachers believe that the materials are easy to use, includes the competencies required, and are effective. Third, the pre-test results indicate that more than half or 52.94% of the total respondents failed the test. However, a significant improvement was observed after the use of the supplementary materials. All of the students passed the post-test administered and majority were classified as " ̃Satisfactory' and " ̃Very Satisfactory'.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher concludes that using the supplementary materials was able to improve the student performance, specifically on the target reading comprehension skills. Also, the workbook developed could be used to develop these skills and to improve their performance on written assessments. Finally, based from the statistical analysis conducted, there is a significant increase in scores after the use of the supplementary materials developed.