Grade Three Pupils’ Performance in Reading Comprehension in Correlation to their Performance in Problem Solving in Mathematics

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This action research aims to change the attitude of students towards mathematics and betterment of performance in analyzing and solving mathematical problems and performance in reading comprehension.

METHODS

The descriptive research method was used in this study. It described with emphasis what actually exists, such as current conditions, practices, situations or any phenomena. A total of eighty-three (83) pupils were requested to answer the questionnaire. The results were tabulated and tallied for data analysis and interpretation. Data collected were encoded and tabulated using statistical package for social sciences (S.P.S.S.) for windows version 17.0 for qualitative analyses of the data collected.

RESULTS

The Frequency Distribution of Scores of Grade Six Students In Mathematics Test results revealed that none of the students got 0 and 1 in items concerning whole numbers. Most of the distribution of scores fall between 4 to 6, with 29 students getting 4 points, 15 students getting 5 points and 28 students getting the perfect score of 6 points. In the area of rational numbers, none of the students got zero (0) however there were 5 students who got the score of 1. The mode of the distribution is 2 with the highest frequency (28). On the other hand, most students struggled in ratio, proportion and percent as manifested by the distribution of scores. There were 6 students who got zero while 34 students scored one (1). Likewise, another 34 students got 2 while 5 students got 3 and 4 students got 4. None of the students got perfect in this area.In the area of measurement, 2 students didn't get any correct items while 18 students got an item correct. Another 30 students got 2 items correct while 15 more students answered 3 correct items. Eighteen (18) students managed to answer all the items correctly. In the results of the Frequency Distribution of Scores of Grade Six Students In Reading Test, none of the respondents got zero in noting details while 52 out of 83 students got perfect in the aforementioned area. On the other hand, in terms of identifying the facts and opinion in a selection read, one of the 83 examinees got zero while 40 students got all the items right. In terms of getting the main idea of the selection, majority of the students (62) got 2 correct items out of 3 items. In inferring the rights of the character, 8 students got perfect score while majority (48) of the students got one correct out of 3. In making judgments, majority of the examinees (60) got 2 points out of 5 points.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need to enhance the higher order thinking skills of the pupils both in problem-solving test and reading test. Gender is a predictor of problem-solving ability of a student. In contrary, it is not a predictor of reading ability. Reading ability is a predictor of problem solving ability of a student. Further research on the qualities of female students and why they excel in problem solving compared to male students is recommended. Such qualities can be suggested in order to develop the male students' ability in problem solving. Help students to develop enthusiasm in reading.