Reading Competencies of Grade 10 Students of Bucal National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading comprehension is a skill that is critical in the educational success of all individuals. In today's time, many students have difficulties in understanding the texts that may result in lack of interest in learning. This study was done to investigate the reading skills and reading difficulties of Grade 10 students of Bucal National High School.

METHODS

This research used the qualitative method with case study strategy. The aim of the research is to identify and describe some of the different reading problems of students as well as to determine the techniques that they used to overcome these difficulties. A total of 20 selected Grade 10 students were the respondents, they were the top and average students of every section. The obtained data was determined through reading test and interview. The researchers applied the reading test that contained 10-item multiple choice questions. In order to support the reading test, the researchers conducted an interview based from their research questions.

RESULTS

Having collected all the data from reading test and interview, the results of data analysis showed that students who are capable to read and have interest in reading can easily analyze the text while the students who are not fond of reading have difficulties in comprehending the text. Most of the problems faced by students was the lack of vocabulary that makes them not familiar with the words available in the text. In addition, most students prefer to use book as an effective reading material since it contains information that can improve their learning.

DISCUSSIONS

The techniques of students to solve the encountered reading difficulties were checking the words in dictionary, asking other people and searching on internet. Indeed, reading competencies of the students were based on how they perceived and coped up with reading difficulties.