Reading Skills of Grade 6 Learners
Nel John M. Dequita
STI West Negros University
Burgos St., Bacolod City
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56738/issn29603986.geo2024.5.73
Abstract
The reading skills of Grade 6 learners typically vary depending on various factors such as their prior exposure to reading materials, the quality of education they’ve received, individual learning styles, and their home environment. In this context, this study aimed to determine learners’ reading skills in an elementary school under a medium-sized Division in Central Philippines during the School Year 2023-2024. Data needed for this descriptive study was collected from 176 students using a self-made questionnaire that has passed the stringent tests of validity and reliability. Overall, the results of the study showed that students’ reading skills in terms of comprehension and fluency were moderate. Subsequent analysis indicated no significant difference in students’ reading skills level in comprehension and fluency when grouped according to the number of siblings. Conversely, a significant difference was found in students’ reading skills in terms of parents’ education and family income. This result calls for various stakeholders in the education sector to improve student reading skills and create a more supportive learning environment.
Keywords: Education, reading skills, reading difficulties, learners, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Bio-notes:
Nel John M. Dequita is a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in General Education as Magna Cum Laude. He’s currently teaching in the Division of Bacolod. His research interest focuses on reading difficulties and skills.
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