Effectiveness of Utilizing Small Story Books to Improve the Reading Skills of Grade 3 Pupils

AUTHOR(S)

Jonathan P. Villacorte

ABSTRACT

This study evaluates the effectiveness of utilizing small story books to improve the reading skills of Grade 3 pupils in Mahayag Elementary School, Ormoc City District I, Ormoc City Division for School Year 2022-2023. Utilizing the quasi-experimental research design employing the pre-test and post-test performance of the Grade 3 pupils in reading for an in-depth analysis of the study, the researcher used the researcher-made test which covers the 1st quarter Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in reading skills. Simple percentage and t-test of mean difference were the statistical tools used. Results of the study revealed a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test performances of the Grade 3 pupils in reading before and after the utilization of small story books in learning comprehension skills. This shows that utilizing the small story books where stories and other activities are contextualized and suited to the needs of the pupils is an effective learning material in improving the reading skills of the Grade 3 pupils.