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READING LITERACY OF GRADE II PUPILS IN MOTHER TONGUE

A Thesis Presented to

the Faculty of College Education

Northwestern Visayan Colleges

Kalibo, Aklan Philippines

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

ANGELA DELA CRUZ ARNAIZ

2018
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Abstract
The study determined the Reading Literacy of Grade II Pupils in Mother Tongue

of Kalibo Pilot Elementary School, Capitol Site, Kalibo, Aklan, School Year 2017

– 2018. It investigated the reading literacy of the respondents. The researcher used the

descriptive design of research. The frequencies, percentage, mean and verbal

interpretation was used as statistical tools. The respondents of the study are the thirty four

Grade Two Pupils taken by total enumeration. Findings revealed that most of the

respondents are at the right age for their grade level. Statistical Analysis revealed that the

Grade Two Pupils have a moving towards mastery level of reading literacy in Akeanon.

There is a significant relationship between reading literacy and teaching techniques. It is

recommended that the school administrators should encouraged teachers to attend

trainings, seminars especially in mother tongue subject and finish their Master of Arts

degree to improve their techniques and strategies in improving the learner’s reading

literacy in mother tongue. Sufficient trainings and seminars in Mother Tongue should be

conducted for teachers to continuously upgrade their competencies in developing and

improving the learning performance of pupils.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I’m extending my warmest gratitude to the following persons who support and

inspire me in accomplishing this research as a partial fulfilment of my course.

To MR. ANGELO L. QUIMPO, NVC President, for giving me the chance to

successfully prove my worth.

To DR. MARIANNE L. QUIMPO, Dean of College of Education, for pushing

me in conducting my work successfully.

To MS. REBECCA T. BARRIOS, Vice President for Academic Affairs/Course

Instructor At the same time my Adviser in this study, for keeping me in the right track

while I’m in the process of development and for sharing her knowledge and expertise in

conducting of my study.

To the KALIBO PILOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL headed by MR. ALLAN

T. RELLOTO, for allowing me to enter the school and letting me to conduct my

research and giving me the permission to use their students as the subject of my research.

To my BEED Family Batch 2018-2019, especially my friends who always

encourage me to keep going and motivated me all throughout this study.

To my BELOVED PARENTS for their unconditional support both financially,

emotionally, and spiritually in making this research.

To the Divine and Holy power of our ALMIGHTY GOD, for answering and

granting my prayers, I mostly owe this piece of work.

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NORTHWESTERN VISAYAN COLLEGES

Kalibo, Aklan
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Recommendation Sheet

This study entitled Reading Literacy of Grade II Pupils in Mother Tongue Subject

prepared and submitted by Angela D. Arnaiz in partial fulfillment of the requirement of

the degree Bachelor of Elementary Education has been examined and is hereby

recommended for examination.

REBECCA T. BARRIOS, M. Ed
Adviser
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NORTHWESTERN VISAYAN COLLEGES

Kalibo, Aklan
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

APPROVAL SHEET

This study entitled Reading Literacy of Grade II Pupils in Mother Tongue Subject

prepared and submitted by Angela D. Arnaiz in partial fulfillment of the requirement of

the degree Bachelor of Elementary Education has been examined and is hereby

recommended for examination.

MS. REBECCA T. BARRIOS

Adviser

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with the grade of _______.

MARIANNE LAO-QUIMPO, Ph.D.

Chair

REBECCA T. BARRIOS, M.Ed. RICKY M. LATOSA, M.A

Member Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor of Elementary Education.

MARIANNE LAO-QUIMPO, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Education
MRS. MARIVIC T. MAGALLANES
Registrar
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Title Page ……………………………………………………………………………... i

Abstract……………………………………………………………………………….. ii

Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………….......... iii

Recommendation Sheet…………………………………….…………………………. iv

Approval Sheet………………………………………………………………………... v

Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………... vi

CHAPTER I- Background Of The Study

Introduction ……………………………………………………………………… 1

Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………… 2

Theoretical Framework…………………………………………………………… 3

Conceptual Framework …………………………………………………............ 3

Significance of the Study……………………………………………………….. 3

Scope and Limitations of the Study ……………………………………………... 4

Definition of Terms ……………………………………………………………… 5

CHAPTER II-Review of Related Literature And Studies ………………………. 6-8

CHAPTER III-Methodology

Research Design…………………………………………………………….... 9
Locale of the Study...…………………………………………………................ 9
Respondent of the Study…………………………………………………..... 9
Sample Size and Sample Technique…………………………………………. . 10
Research Instrument............................................................................................. 10
Data Gathering Procedure...................................................................................... 11
Data Analysis Procedure...................................................................................... 11
Statistical Treatment of Data............................................................................... 11
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CHAPTER IV-Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation Of Data

Table 1.1………………………………………………………………………… 12

Table 1.1 Analysis……………………………………………………………….. 13

Table 1.2…………………………………………………………………………. 13

Table 1.2 Analysis ………………………............................................................. 14

Table 1.3………………………………………………………………………….. 15

Table 1.3 Analysis……………………………………………............................... 16

Table 1.4……..……………………………………………………………………. 17

Table 1.4 Analysis……………………………………………………………….. 18

Table 1.5……………………………………………............................................. 19

Table 1.5 Analysis……..………………………………………………………… 20

Table 1.6………………………………………………………………………….. 21

Table 1.6 Analysis……………………………………………............................... 22

Table 1.7……..……………………………………………………………………. 22

Table 1.7 Analysis…………………………………………………………….. 23

Table 2……………………………………………............................................... 24

Table 2 Analysis……………………………………………………………….. 24

Table 2.1 ………………………………………………………………….. 25

Table 2.1 Analysis……………………………………………............................... 26

Table 2.2 ……..……………………………………………………………. 26

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Development Plan ………………………………………………………… 27-30

CHAPTER V-Summary, Conclusions and Recommendation

Summary ………………………………………………………………………… 31

Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………….. 32

Recommendation………………………………………………………………… 33

REFERENCES ……………………………………………………………………… 34

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Table of Specification ……………………………………………… 37

Appendix B: Survey Questionnaire ………………………………………………. 39

Appendix C: Answer Key………………….……………………………………… 43

Appendix D: Letter of Consent………………………………………………….. 44

Curriculum Vitae …………………………………………………………………... 45

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