Effects of Reading Comprehension on Understanding Science Discipline among Grade Four Students in Lodlod Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Science is one of the important parts of the curriculum of basic and higher education. Therefore, it is required at all levels in Philippine Education. It allows students to explore their world and discover new things. It is an active subject that involves hands-on laboratory activities and experiments which makes it well-suited to younger learners.

METHODS

This action research employed a descriptive qualitative design in order to gather data that would answer the research questions.

RESULTS

Participants were asked, how do you feel during the Science period? (Anong nararamdaman sa tuwing oras ng science?)Different feelings were displayed by the participants during the Science class. Some were anxious, sad because it's science time again, some were afraid that they might not understand the lesson on that particular day and some felt not interested.

During the examination, some participants said that they just answered the test paper even without reading and even if they read, they do not understand the message of the statement or question in the examination. Therefore, they just guess during the examination.

When given table activities that require reading, it was observed that student participants really encounter a hard time answering what the activity required. They had to approach their teacher so as to understand the meaning of what was asked fully

DISCUSSIONS

There are terminologies in Science that others may not understand since they are technical terms. Other than reading, the further explanation from more knowledgeable others are needed so that during recitations and examinations, it would be easier for the students to understand the meaning of the text.