Reading Comprehension and Mathematical Performance; A Correlation

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading comprehension helps the learners to develop one's ability in numbers, numerals, fundamental operations and a better understanding of simple number relationships. Reading comprehension really helps towards the understanding of the basic Mathematics Structure. Memorizing English Mathematical terms do not develop the skills. It is very important to comprehend the topic.

METHODS

The researcher utilized a descriptive method of research for it aimed to gather data regarding the comprehension ability and performance of the pupils in Mathematics. The main source of data of this research were grade V pupils of Panghayaan Elementary School of SY 2017-2018. A total number of participants of 36 pupils were the respondents.

RESULTS

The mean average of Grade Five Pupils in Panghayaan Elementary School in Low Level Test was 20.48 which is equivalent to MPS 41.68%. The mean average of Grade Five pupils in Average level test was 16.74 which is equivalent to MPS 33.48%. The mean average of Grade Five pupils in High Level test was 9.72 which is equivalent to MPS 19.44%. The General Mean Average of Grade Five Pupils was 15.77 which is equivalent to 31.53 of MPS. It shows that the Pupil's reading comprehension is Low and they have negative Mathematical Performance.

DISCUSSIONS

From the findings of this study, it can be concluded that if the pupils have high English comprehension, they have a positive Mathematical Performance. If the pupils have Low English comprehension, they have a negative Mathematical Performance.