Reading Proficiency Level of Selected Grade Six Pupils Based on Phil-Iri Gst Results: A Basis for Intervention

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In the first quarter of this school year, the researcher has observed that the pupils of Grade Six have difficulty in understanding their lessons in English. They also have difficulty in formulating sentences as well as in paragraph writing. Further, the researcher has observed that a number of them can recognize words in printed materials but have difficulties in answering when asked about the printed material read. And, at the end of the first quarter of this school year, this problem on reading was evidently mirrored in the poor results of their exams in subjects where English is the medium of instruction. The result of this action research will be the basis for formulation of an appropriate reading intervention for the Grade Six Pupils. By being able to come up with an effective reading remediation program for the pupils, the teachers can prepare them for upcoming challenges and likewise improve their competitive edge.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive survey research design in this study, thus using the PHIL-IRI GST materials as the main data collection instrument to get the reading level of Grade VI Pupils. Results from the GST was collated, encoded and analyzed based on the New PHIL-IRI Manual 2018. Purposive and descriptive narrative was also utilized in this study.

RESULTS

The result implies that pupils' performance in reading comprehension tests is affected by the level of their reading proficiency. This is really evident even in the results of their periodical tests and other examinations which require reading comprehension skills. The researcher also found out that Grade VI female pupils in San Pablo Central School performed better in reading comprehension test than the male pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results of the study, majority of the Grade VI Pupils belonged to instructional level of reading proficiency in silent reading. Moreover, majority of the males are less proficient in reading compared to females in silent reading.