Department of Education
Region V
Freedom Sports Complex, San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur
TITLE: ENHANCING READING ABILITIES AMONG PUPILS OF
DALIPAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL S/Y 2018-2019 THROUGH
MANIPULATIVE READING MATERIALS.
RESEARCHER/S: Ailene Grace P.Gavica Lita M. Bravo
Teacher Teacher 3
Minds That Matter Tutorial Dalipay Elementary School
Learning Center Incorporated 09201898903
09468681254
Karen R. Benavidez Steve Robert V. Miawat
Teacher I Teacher I
Garchitorena Central School. Bukal Elementary School
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Adona Chiara mae M.Quinao
Teacher I
Tagpocol Elementary School
09460422183
I. CONTEXT AND RATIONALE
Reading means many things to many people.It can be one of
the most rewarding preoccupation of the individual, his horizon and
making it posible to partake of means accumulated experience and
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achievements through ages.It also plays a vital role in one’s
success in school.
Reading is one of the most important skills in English than an
individual must need to master.It is a toll subject for it is a
prerequisite of all learning areas.It serves as a gateway to every
student to learn and overcome their difficulties.
There are some studies made on the factors that affect
reading comprehension/abilities and only for could have probably
investigated on the factors that affect the reading ability of the pupils
in Grade VI at Dalipay Elementary School,Milaor District.
These made the researchers investigate on what are some of
he factors that affect students reading/abilities/comprehension.This
will help on determining on how to improve reading skills that
would qualify on the students.
This research will conduct a test that aimed to enhance the
reading ability of grade VI learners at Dalipay elementary School,s/y
2018-2019 through Project MRM(Manipulative Reading Materials).
Manipulatives are physical objects that are used as teaching
tools to engage children in hands-on learning.
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II. ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS
This action research initiative aimed of Enhancing the Reading Ability of Grade VI Learners
of Dalipay Elementary in this School School Year 2018-2019 through project Manipulative Reading
Materials (MRM). Specifically, it will seek to answer the following questions:
1. What is the reading performance level of 31 Grade VI learner of Dalipay Elementary School
on pre-assessment result?
2. How is project Manipulative Reading Materials (MRM) effective in enhancing the
reading ability of Grade VI learners?
3. What are the significance effect of project Manipulative Reading Materials (MRM) on the
reading performance level of 31 learners as reflected on the post-assessment results?
EXPECTED OUTPUT:
1. To strengthen the reading ability of Grade VI learner from 61% to 82%.
III. PROPOSED INNOVATION, INTERVENTION, AND STRATEGY
To answer the problems for this research, the following activities will serve as
interventions :
1. Clothespin Reading – Tag story elements such as characters, setting,
problem/solution, and vocabulary with clothspins.
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2. Window Words – Practice spelling and vocabulary words daily by writing them with
washable markers on a window in your home.
3. Comprehension Jar – Fill a jar with comprehension questions that your student will
pick and answer as you read together.
4. Rubber Band ABC Reading – Identify special letters or words and circle with a
rubber band.
5. Do-It-Yourself Language Arts Practice – Write simple language or grammar teaching
points for children to identify in their reading material.
6. Reading Fort – Create a fort and fill it with books and snacks for reading time.
IV. ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
This action research will employ descriptive method of research in discussing the answers of the
three research questions posted.
a. Participants and/or Other Sources of Data and Information
The participants of the study are the total enumeration of Baao National High School students
which have the lowest mean rating for the first quarter which will also serve as the pilot section
for the study and the Science Department composed of 11 teachers and 1 head teacher.
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b. Data Gathering Methods
For question number 1: The 1st quarter grades will be collected from the subject teachers to
get the mean and PL of the students per section.
For question number 2:
For question number 3:
c. Data Analysis Plan
For question number 1:
For question number 2:
For question number 3:
V. ACTION RESEARCH WORK PLAN AND TIMELINES
TIME PERSON/S MEANS OF
ACTIVITIES FRAME INVOLVED VERIFICATION
PRE-IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Attend the Capacity Building on the April 19- Submitted draft action
Preparation of Action Research and 21, 2018 research proposal
Instructional Materials
Step 1: DIAGNOSING – Identifying or
defining a problem
Step 2: ACTION PLANNING – Considering
alternative courses of action
Consult with the school head regarding the April 25, Minutes of
intention / plan to conduct the research 2018 consultation &
planning meeting
Submit action research proposal for approval April 27, Approved action
2018 research proposal
Inform both the teachers and the 1st week Minutes of meeting
administration of the study to be conducted— of May with the school head
its nature and target output; solicit the group’s 2018 and teachers
commitment to support the conduct of the
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research.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Step 3: TAKING ACTION – Selecting a course
of action
Preparation of Instructional Materials May IMs
2018
Step 4: EVALUATING – Studying the
consequences of an action
Conduct of the first stage of data gathering First Accomplished
among student-respondents June research tools
2018
Use of research tools in analyzing the data 2nd Analyzed data from
gained from the research week of accomplished tools
June
2018
Utilization of IMs 3rd week Documented planning,
of June and preparation
to 2nd output
week of
Sept
2018
Conduct of the last stage of data gathering 3rdWeek teacher- Research tools
among teacher respondents of Sept. respondents accomplished; data
2018 generated
Step 5: SPECIFYING LEARNING –
Identifying general findings
Analysis of generated data 4th Week Research data and
of Sept. outcome analyzed
2018
POST IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Prepare and submit action research write-up 2nd Researcher Accepted Action
week of research write-up
Oct.2018
Convey results of the study to the stakeholders 4th week Researcher and Minutes of meeting
for possible benchmarking of other
October stakeholders
2018
Research dissemination – presentation to As Certificate as
research forum schedule presenter, TO,
Communication
Utilization / improvement of the studied Researcher and Utilized/improved the
innovation in the succeeding school year other teachers strategy/ program
used
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VI. COST ESTIMATES
The following items will be the details of possible expenses which can facilitate
the implementation of this action research proposal.
1ST TRANCHE
Activities/Strategies Item Quantity Unit price Total Price
Special paper 7 reams 160.00 1,120.00
Laminating film 10 reams 438.00 4,380.00
Ballpen, 1,600.00
folder,cartolina,
Internet service
1 pc 1,000.00 1,000.00
Printing and 1 set 8,000.00 8,000.00
reproduction
Keyboard 1 pc 500.00 500.00
TOTAL 24,000.00
2nd TRANCHE
Colored sheets- 1 reams 400.00 400.00
assorted, 8.5”x13”
Bond Paper (Short) 5 reams 250 1,250.00
Bond Paper (Long) 5 reams 300 1,500.00
Internet service 3 boxes 150 500.00
Printer ink – with 2 sets 1 000.00 2, 000.00
blue, black, yellow, per set
magenta
Printer reset service 1 session 400 /reset 400.00
TOTAL 6,000.00
GRAND TOTAL 30 000.00
Fund Source: BASIC EDUCATION RESEARCH FUND
VII. PLANS FOR DISSEMINATION AND UTILIZATION
Research Dissemination Plan – The proponent will present the result of this action research to
stakeholders during conferences, meetings and assemblies next school year upon completion of
this task. If given the chance to present the results of this action research during regional or
national research forum, the proponent is more than willing to showcase her competencies.
Data Utilization Plan – data from this initiative will be used in crafting project proposal which
will form part of the 2018 and 2019 Annual Implementation Plan.
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VIII. REFERENCES
Submitted by:
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Researcher
Noted by:
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School Head
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PSDS
