Enhancing Reading Comprehension in Grade 4 Pupils

Importance of Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill for elementary learners, especially Grade 4 pupils, and is crucial for overall academic success and lifelong learning. Many pupils struggle with comprehension due to limited vocabulary.

Study Objective and Methodology

This study aimed to improve the reading comprehension of struggling Grade 4 readers in Catanauan I District by implementing a reading intervention program using pre-teaching vocabulary and repeated reading methods. A quantitative-qualitative research approach was used, involving 371 pupils and 18 teachers. The Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI) assessment was utilized to evaluate pupils' reading profiles, and pre-test and post-test data were analyzed with descriptive statistics.

Results and Recommendations

The study found a significant improvement in the reading comprehension skills of the pupils after the implementation of the intervention program. The findings suggest that pre-teaching vocabulary and repeated reading methods significantly enhance reading comprehension. These methods are recommended as an effective classroom-based best practice for teachers to improve literacy outcomes.