District Oral Reading Test Result: Basis for Implementing Tutor and Tutee (Tat) Reading Intervention Plan at Mabayabas Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research study aimed to find out the number of non-readers among Grade two to Grade six pupils at Mabayabas Elementary School for the school year 2018 -2019. The current performance of pupils in reading at Mabayabas Elementary has shown many pupils are non-reader. The researchers conducted this study because it is essential for pupils to get the proper instruction needed for them to find accomplishment in the classroom. Achievement in reading can affect success in every subject area in a child's school day as well as their future success in pursuing a career.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in this study. An oral reading assessment tool was used to determine the number of pupils that needs assistance. A questionnaire was used to identify the factors that contribute to the poor reading level of the pupils. The respondents of the study involved 177 pupils from Grade two to Grade six and 28 parents of the identified non-readers. Frequency, percentage, ranking and weighted mean were the statistical tools used in quantifying the data gathered.

RESULTS

The results of the district oral reading showed that 51 pupils are on the average level which is 28.81% of total respondents ranked first. This means that most of the pupils are average readers. The profile of the parent respondents showed that 27 out of the 28 respondents were female. It also shows that 50% of the respondents were at the age of 41-above, 25 or 89% were married. It also revealed that 16 of the respondents were high school graduates, 9 are elementary graduates and none are college undergraduate or college graduate. It can also be gleaned that 18 of them were employed and 10 are not employed. It was identified from the results of the District Oral Reading Test that a total of 28 pupils are non-readers.

DISCUSSIONS

It was identified from the results of the District Oral Reading Test that a total of 28 pupils are non-readers. This means that teachers need to implement the Tutor and Tutee (TAT) Reading Intervention Plan to help lessen if not eliminate non-readers at the end of the school year.

Majority of the respondents are in the age of 41-above which is one of the factors affect the reading performance of their child. It is also revealed that 57% of the parents are high school graduates and most of them are employed which could be the reason that they are not able to guide and help their children to read.