Effectiveness of an Interactive Reading Tool among Grade III Low Performing Pupils in Reading Comprehension Based on PHIL-IRI Result

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The PHIl-IRI is an assessment tool that evaluates the reading proficiency level of elementarypupils. It is the first validated instrument that intends to measure the pupils' reading comprehension level. The pupils' word recognition and comprehension ability, as well as his/her reading speed, are informally assessed quantitatively and qualitatively through stories and passages.Thus, Halang ES identified low performing pupils in Grade III based on the result of PHIL-IRI SY 2016-2017.

METHODS

The method of research to be used by the researcher is descriptive through progressive data collection. The descriptive design is intended to give more information about particular characteristics in a particular field of study.The study used 51 low performing Grade III pupils in Halang Elementary School. The statistical tool used was a t-test to determine the significant difference between the pre-test and the post-test.

RESULTS

After six months of implementation having the baseline of 51 pupils identified as low performing pupils, showed a 90% progress in the performance. There were 44 pupils who showed progression and 5 pupils were under regression, with the following reasons: health condition, absences, and family problems.

DISCUSSIONS

The study has improved the study habits of learners as well as their academic performance.It is then encouraged that remedial class hours will be of great help to disseminate such activitiesto further determine the ability of the low performing and then focus on the need for improvement and recommend teachers to use the tool and consider making other innovative and interactive instructional material that may help to enhance pupils' reading abilities and comprehension.