Assessment of the Reading Comprehension Level of Grade Six Pupils at Calantas Elementary School During the SY: 2017-2018: Basis for the Development and Implementation of Action Plan
Keywords:
reading comprehensionAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Many pupils face huge problems regarding proficiency in reading. Reading problems arise when pupils fail to grasp the basic skills needed to develop further dimensions in comprehension. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the children's reading comprehension difficulties and causes of reading comprehension failure. The respondents of the study are GradeVI pupils of Calantas ElementarySchool, S.Y2017-2018 who have difficulties in reading comprehension in English.
METHODS
The main instrument for data gathering is the survey questionnaire. Descriptive analysis of data gathered was used. Twenty-nine (29) pupils responded to a questionnaire that specifically measured their reading comprehension level. Data was analyzed using percentages.
RESULTS
Based on the findings, the following conclusions were made:
1. The different difficulties encountered in English reading comprehension of the Grade 6 pupils in Calantas Elementary School based on the questionnaire were difficulty in learning with others, unable to understand and use emotions and unable to engage informing reading concepts
2. The reading ability of the grade 6 pupils of Calantas Elementary School is described in terms of:
a. word recognition was not mastered
b. comprehension was slow and
c. reading level was instructed.
DISCUSSIONS
Based on the analysis of the study conducted, pupils should have to spend ample time to read in order for them to improve their reading and comprehension level. Teachers should undergo more training and seminars to obtain different teaching strategies in order to sustain the interest of the pupils. They also need to add dedication and passionate commitment to their teaching profession. Teachers should also give more activities, exercises and interventions about reading to motivate the pupils to improve their reading comprehension.
