Factors Affecting Reading Comprehension of Grade Five pupils of San Vicente Elementary

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading can be one of the most rewarding preoccupation.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive type of research in this study. It includes observation, surveys and interviews, standardized test, and case studies.

RESULTS

The findings revealed that there are specific characteristics that determine how successfully an individual will comprehend text, including prior knowledge about the subject, well-developed language, and the ability to make inferences from methodical questioning, and monitoring comprehension.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher has come up with the following conclusions: parents, specifically the mothers' educational level was one of the factors that positively related to children's academic achievement. This is clearly supported by the results of the respondents' scores in the comprehension test. Therefore, comprehension takes place if the willingness and the desire of the students to understand the text are present. Teachers' competency in teaching reading is also a contributing factor.