Reading Ability of Grade 1 Pupils in Tabangao Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Educators always find ways on how to resolve the poor reading performances and other reading difficulties of each learner. Often, various activities, remediation and interventions are implemented, yet failed. In our field, we witness different learner's struggles in reading difficulties. In this study we focus on evaluating the reading ability performance of the learners to address their needs and weaknesses.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used to determine the reading ability of selected grade one pupils of Tabangao Elementary School. For data gathering, the researcher made use of numerical data such as Phil-IRI and school oral reading results.

RESULTS

Grade 1 pupils are slow readers and poor in comprehension. At the same time, their phonemic awareness test result is definitely poor. The reading ability of the pupils in English during the pre-test oral reading test is in the frustration level and result in Mother-tongue oral reading pre-test is in the instructional level. Generally, pupils reading ability is in the frustration level during the pre-test but it is improved during the post-test and after giving series of interventions. Reading program on pupils reading ability had a positive impact on pupils' comprehension and attitudes toward reading.

DISCUSSIONS

Pupils should make it a habit to do a lot of readings; teachers should give more activities, exercises and interventions about reading; school should provide modern teaching gadgets to facilitate easy learning and sustained interest especially in reading, furthermore parents should encourage their children to do a lot of reading activities at home.