Reading Comprehension and Mathematical Literacy as Determinants of Student's Performance in Solving Word Problems in Science

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading Comprehension and Mathematical Literacy is indispensable as far as student's performance in solving word problems is concerned. It is necessary for a teacher to evaluate the reading comprehension level and mathematical literacy of the students so that the teacher can construct word problems in Physics in reference to it.

METHODS

The researchers utilized a reading comprehension test, mathematical literacy test, and physics achievement test. The scores of the students were subjected for statistical treatment using Pearson R to determine the significant relationship of the three variables.

RESULTS

The result shows that the reading comprehension and performance of the studentsin word problems in Physics is moderately correlated with r value of 0.42. While mathematical literacy and performance of the students in word problems in Physics is 0.90 which is highly correlated. There is a significant relationship in the scores of thestudents in reading comprehension, mathematical literacy, and Word problems in Physics.

DISCUSSIONS

The reading comprehension and Mathematical Literacy of the students are determinants in solving word problems in Physics.