SITUTATION

Panpacific University North Philippines (PUNP) is one of the

biggest university located in pangasinan. The institution offers

different courses which includes four branch of engineering, namely

Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Electronics and Communications

Engineering.

Sadly, the passing rate of civil engineering for the past years

is significantly dropping. Thus, the researcher decided to conduct an

action research to determine if having a poor reading and problem

analysis comprehension skill is one of the factors that affects the

performance of the students.

RATIONALE OF THE STUDY

Good reading comprehension comes only with practice. The basic

aspects of reading, such as word recognition, phonetics and fluency,

can be mastered in just a few years. However, throughout this process

reading comprehension must be emphasized. Students may be able to

eloquently repeat the words that they see on a page all day, but

without reading comprehension skills, they're unable to fully

understand the content, predict what will happen next, recognize

characters, gain insight or understanding to build upon, or relate

what they're reading to their own life's experience.

Students frequently enter college without understanding how

necessary good reading comprehension skills are for academic success.

Those who grasp the information they read in textbooks earn better

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grades and experience far less stress than those who struggle to fully

understand what they're reading.

Problem analysis is used to find the cause of a problem. It

points to the relevant information and leads to the possible equation.

Problem analysis therefore involves identifying the overriding problem

and establishing the causes and effects related to that problem. A key

element of this analysis will ensure that root causes are identified

and subsequently addressed in the project design. Projects that only

address the effects of the problem, and not its underlying causes, are

unlikely to produce sustainable benefits.

On this action research, the researcher aimed to measure the

level of reading and problem analysis comprehension skill of the civil

engineering students of PUNP. As well as to formulate a recommendation

to answer the said problem.

The researchers used questionnaire as the main tool for obtaining

the data from the respondents. The questionnaire distributed was

composed of two parts, namely: The assessment on the level of reading

comprehensive skill and the assessment of the level of problem

analysis comprehensive skill of PUNP Civil Engineering Students.

(Please refer to Appendices for the Questionnaire)

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 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1. What is the level of reading comprehension of PUNP civil

engineering students?

2. What is the level of problem analysis comprehension of PUNP civil

engineering students?

3. Is there a significant relationship between reading and problem

analysis comprehension skill?

4. What proposed measures can be applied to satisfy the underlying

arguments?

GENERATION OF ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION

This action research offers alternative solutions to the

following issues:

1. Student issues on their reading comprehensions.

2. Asses the problem analysis proficiency of PUNP Civil Engineering

Students.

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 PLAN OF ACTION

The research was conducted from the 27th of February to the 7th of

March 2017.

ACTIVITIES MARCH

27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Planning and preparation of

research instruments.

Choosing the respondents.

Questionnaire validation.

Finalization of the survey

materials needed.

Floating of surveys.

Tabulation of the results.

Computation of the data gathered.

Analysis and interpretation of

data.

Consolidation of the materials

used in the study.

Documentation

Figure 1: Gantt Chart

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Research Design and Methodology

This study used a descriptive and explanatory methods since the

data will be gathered through the administration of questionnaires as

the main instrument in seeking answers to the problems of the study.

This will include quantitative and qualitative approach of

research. Quantitative approach will be used to identify and present

data relative to the criteria of materials to be used in the proposed

system. Qualitative approach will also be used to present the benefits

of the proposed system to the community and to the environment as well.

Quantitative approach will be used to present the data gathered

through survey and the technical analysis of the proposed system.

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 START

PREPARATION OF
SURVEY MATERIALS

SURVEY

YES

TABULATION AND
ANALYSIS OF DATA

NEED MORE DATA?

NO

ANALYSIS, CONCLUSION
AND RECOMMENDATION

END

Figure 2: Methodology Flowchart

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Data Gathering Tool

The researchers will use a survey-questionnaire as the main data

gathering tool. The questionnaire will be drafted and submitted to the

research adviser for suggestions and comments. The final copy will be

written after taking into consideration the corrections and

suggestions for improvement. The questionnaire will then be subjected

for validation by a competent evaluator.

Population and Locale of the Study

Sixty Three (63) Civil Engineering students of Panpacific

University North Philippines shall be randomly selected as respondents

of the study.

Data Gathering Procedure

The questionnaire shall be distributed and administered

personally by the researchers to the randomly selected respondents to

explain the objectives of the survey. This will also enable the

researchers to entertain queries from the respondents.

The questionnaire shall be gathered, tabulated and analyzed by

the proponents.

Transmittal letters shall be prepared by the proponents and shall

be distributed personally to seek approval to conduct personal

interview with the resource persons. One of the proponents shall serve

as the transcriptionist of the whole interview process then a summary

of the information shall be prepared.

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Treatment of Data

The gathered data was then presented in tabular-form to

interpret the results. Matrix tables were made to organize,

summarize, and analyze the data gathered. The following

statistical tools were used in the analysis of data:

1. The responses to questions in the given variables were

scaled using the four-point-scale and given weight

as follows:

Weight Descriptive Equivalent Range

4 Excellent 3.25-4.00
3 Good 2.50-3.24
2 Fair 1.75-2.49
1 Poor 1.00-1.74

Table 1: Four-Point Scale

2. The process of finding the Average Weighted Mean,

which is referred to as central tendency was used.

Both variables was then exposed to this method. The

formula is given below:

=1( )
=

Where:

= Weighted Mean

= Weights

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 = Values

= Population

3. Chi-Square Test

Both data sets were then subjected to Chi-Square

Test to find if there is a significant relationship

between both variables.

( )2
2 =

Where:

2 = Chi-Square

= Observed Value

= Expected Value

Null Hypotheses:

There is no significant relationship between reading

comprehensive skill and problem analysis comprehension.

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 FINDINGS

TABULATION OF RESULTS
Table 2: Average Weighted Mean (Reading Comprehension)

Reading
Comprehension Excellent Good Fair Poor Total WM DE
1. Scope of
vocabulary
2 23 32 6 63 2.33 F
2. Fluency
1 15 38 9 63 2.12 F
3. Summarization of
the main point
0 11 34 18 63 1.88 F
4. Identifies
different
signifiers
(Phrases, signs,
and symbols)
5 29 16 13 63 2.41 F
5. Arrangement of
words and phrases
to create well-
formed sentences
in a language.
0 12 23 28 63 1.74 P
6. Recognizes
different types of
nouns.
0 13 26 24 63 1.82 F
7. Pinpoints the
adjective and
pronouns used.
6 38 12 7 63 2.68 G
8. Connects the
subject to the
main idea.
0 11 34 18 63 1.88 F
9. Level of spelling
ability.
0 16 16 31 63 1.76 F
10.Identifies units
to form syllables and
words
3 23 16 21 63 2.12 F
20.76
AWM 2.07 F

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Table 3: Average Weighted Mean (Problem Analysis)

Problem Analysis

Excellent Good Fair Poor Total WM DE

1. Familiarity to the

engineering terms.
6 38 12 7 63 2.68 G

2. Analyzing the main

problem.
0 11 34 18 63 1.88 F

3. Visualizing the

figures.
6 14 27 16 63 2.15 F

4. Identify the given and

unknown variables.
1 15 38 9 63 2.12 F

5. Eliminating excess

information.
19 25 16 3 63 2.95 G

6. Paying attentions to

the units.
8 33 18 4 63 2.71 G

7. Familiarization to

engineering formulas.
0 11 34 18 63 1.88 F

8. Deriving the formula.

0 13 26 24 63 1.82 F

9. Solving the problem.

3 23 16 21 63 2.12 F

..10. Checking the answer.

1 15 38 9 63 2.12 F

22.49

AWM 2.24 F

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 Table 2 and table 3 shows that the PUNP Civil Engineering

Students have poor reading and problem analysis comprehensive

skill. Most of the survey questionnaires fall on Fair as based

on the given descriptive equivalent.

Table 4: Chi-Square Analysis

Values

Degrees of Freedom 9

Level of Significance 5% or 0.05

Critical Value 16.919

Chi-Square Value 348.04

Table 4 shows that the Chi-Square Value is greater than the

critical value. Thus, the null hypotheses is rejected.

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PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Based on the data gathered; the data implies that the Civil

Engineering students of Panpacific University North Philippines

have a problem on their reading and problem analysis

comprehensive skill.

On the Chi-Square test that had been conducted, the

researcher is able to conclude that; there is a significant

difference between reading and problem analysis comprehension skill

among PUNP Civil Engineering students.

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 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

The researcher made the following conclusions drawn based on the

presented data and recommendations for further improvement.

CONCLUSIONS

1. The research findings show that the civil engineering students of

PUNP have the poor reading and problem analysis comprehension

skill.

2. As shown on the tables, the students are struggling on different

aspects of reading and problem analysis comprehensive skill.

3. The level of reading comprehensive skill of the students greatly

affects the level of problem analysis comprehensive skill of the

students.

RECOMMENDATION

With the conclusions drawn, the following are recommended:

1. Increase and exercise the English proficiency of the students.

2. Improvise a balanced study habits to balance the study time and

social time of the students.

3. Conduct a further survey involving the faculty.

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APPENDICES

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 PANPACIFIC UNIVERSITY NORTH PHILIPPINES
Urdaneta City Pangasinan
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Name:_____________________________________________Course/Year:________
TITLE: ACADEMIC EFFECT OF POOR READING AND PROBLEM ANALYSIS
COMPREHENSION SKILL ON CIVIL ENGINEERING
STUDENTS OF PUNP
Instruction: Put a check mark (/) on the space provided to indicate
which you think is appropriate to your level of understanding.
Point Value
4 Excellent (E)
3 Good (G)
2 Fair (F)
1 Poor (P)

INDICATIONS 4 3 2 1
(E) (G) (F) (P)
Reading Comprehension
1. Scope of vocabulary
2. Fluency
3. Summarization of the main point
4. Identifies different signifiers
(Phrases, signs, and symbols)
5. Arrangement of words and phrases to
create well-formed sentences in a
language.
6. Recognizes different types of nouns.
7. Pinpoints the adjective and pronouns
used.
8. Connects the subject to the main
idea.
9. Level of spelling ability.
10.Identifies units to form syllables
and words

Indications 4 3 2 1
(E) (G) (F) (P)
Problem Analysis
1. Familiarity to the engineering terms.
2. Analyzing the main problem.
3. Visualizing the figures.
4. Identify the given and unknown

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 variables.
5. Eliminating excess information.
6. Paying attentions to the units.
7. Familiarization to engineering
formulas.
8. Deriving the formula.
9. Solving the problem.
..10. Checking the answer.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

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 Kevin C. Calpito is the second child among23 siblings of Mr.

& Mrs. Melchor C. Calpito. He was born on June 18, 1996 at

Dagupan City Medical Center, Dagupan, Pangasinan.

He is currently a Civil Engineering student of Panpacific

University North Philippines, He graduated in Elementary at the

year of 2008, and had also graduated in High School on the year

2012 at Panpacific University North Philippines.

His goal is to become a specialist not only on the field of

his path but also on the field of mathematics. His primary

ambition is to graduate and have a profession that is related to

his field of learning and one of his aspirations is to give his

family a better and comfortable life and above all this is his

guiding light, the Lord Jesus Christ.

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