IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION

THROUGH THE USE OF HIGHER ORDER THINKING ACTIVITIES

I - Proponent:
Elenor May Chantal L. Messakaraeng
Teacher 1
Bado Dangwa Elementary School
II - Background of the Study:
The area of focus for my project is improving Reading Comprehension
Through the Use of Higher Order Thinking Skill Activities. Without the solid
foundation of reading skill the researcher feels the children will be struggle hard
throughout their schooling and adult life. By learning the best comprehension
strategies and how to best teach these strategies to the pupils, the researcher hopes
to provide the solid foundation needed to succeed. Although the school's NAT result
has meet or exceed its expectation, still the researcher has a thought of a way to
improve it. In reading class, the grade three pupils scored84%, but the scores dropped
in the 4th grade. So the researcher concludes that the pupils score decreases because
of the pupils have very poor higher - order thinking skills to increase reading test
scores and develop meaningful reading experience to the pupils.
III - Statement of the Problem:
As the researcher of this research, I have found out that many of my
pupils in grade III are able to read fluently, but still have difficulty in answering
the "how" and "why" questions. I am hoping that by incorporating higher order thinking
skills my pupils would be able to transfer and make connections to reading. This is
important in order for a child to be successful. I feel that incorporating reading
strategies and showing students how to reflect about what they have read, would
improve their reading comprehension and to become life-long learners. I am looking
forward to working on this area of concern, and sharing my findings with my coteachers.
IV- Significance of the Study:
The study will be deemed important for the proper recognition of the improving
Reading Comprehension Through the use of higher - order thinking activities on the
academic Performance of the grade III pupils, Likewise, the findings of this research
may prove useful to the following, to wit;
Pupils. Having a clearer view and firsthand experience of
the teacher's performance, this will further enhance pupil's knowledge of the
importance of mastering the basic skills of their competencies so they will make an
effort to do best. This may lead to better enthusiasm and develop good study habit.
Teachers. This study may heighten their awareness in
identifying the learning tasks that are well developed as well as the least. This may
further be a motivating factor to adapt measures and new strategies for the
improvement of instructions in reading.
Parents. The result of this study will serve as bird's
eye view of the parent to know the needs of their children with regards to improving
their reading comprehension.
School Administrator and Supervisors. Results of this investigation may
encourage administrators and supervisors help their teachers upgrade their teaching

performance in improving reading comprehension

faculty development and training programs.

through closer supervision and

Department of Education Camarines Sur Specially Ragay

District. With the use of the results of the study, any educational upliftment will
benefit the municipality of Ragay as it may improve the quality of working force of
the municipality or the quality of life of their respective constituents.
Curriculum Planners. The findings of this study may assists the
planners in the proper selection of methods, techniques, and strategies that need to
be reinforced.
Community.The result of this study may benefit the
community in as much they know that the teachers of their children are equipped with
the necessary tools and competence in teaching them.
Researcher Himself. This may serve as inspiration in
teaching his pupils above and beyond his capacity.
Future Researcher. The information and insights that
will be gained from this study may serve as guide for other researcher in framing
their conceptual framework and design and at the same time encourage them to conduct
lateral studies within their area of preferences.
V- Scope of the Study
The general focus of the present study was on the Improving
Reading Comprehension Through the use of Higher Order Thinking Skills Activities of
the grade III pupils in Baya Elementary School, District of Ragay, Division Of
Camarines Sur.The study covered the PHIL-IRI assessment result of the school year
2011-2012 utilizing the post -test. The aspect s in Improving Reading Comprehension
that the present study will look into the different reading strategies. Predicting,
making connections, visualizing, Inferring, questioning, and summarizing are shown on
this research to improve reading comprehension.
VI - Research Design
A. Methodology
This study employ the pre-Experimental one shot
case study. According to De Jesus
the pre experimental one shot case study is a design in which a
single group is only studied
once, subsequent to a treatment is the instruction of reading
strategies . It is important to teach
the strategies by naming the strategy and how it should be
used, modelling trough think aloud
process, group practice, partner practice and independent use
of the strategy.
The second tool used was the Phil-Iri test
administered to the pupils in the grade III
pupils in the first week of July, 2011. This tool used to
determine student growth in reading
comprehension.

The teacher observation checklist was used by

the researcher to gather data
throughout the intervention. This tool provides information of
changes on how well his pupils
understand and use reading comprehension strategies over time.
B. Sampling Design
Purposive sampling was employed in
selecting pupils - respondent of the study. The
pupils who were selected were enrolled in the third grade class
for the school year 2011-2012.
C. Description of Instrument Data and Gathering Form.
The Metacomprehension Strategy Index had a total of 25 questions
divided into three parts that asked about the strategies pupils used to help them
better understand the story. Part I of MSI is consist of statement about the
strategies used prior to reading a story, Part II of the MSI consist of statement
about the strategies used while reading a story, and the part III of the MSI consist
of statement about the strategies used after reading the story.
VI - Work Plan
Pre - Implementation
Date
Activities
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During Implementation
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Post - Implementation
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Proposed Budget:
Expected Expenses
Proposed Budget
* Computer's Ink
Php. 1, 606.00
* Bond paper
Php. 108.00

Prepared by:

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Teacher- I
Noted:
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School Head
Recommending Approval:
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Public Schools District Supervisor
Approved:

ES - I English

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Asst. Schools Division
Superintendent

Sample of Documents to be submitted to earn Points for Master Teacher Position

Department of Education
Region V
Division of Camarines Sur
Ragay District
Baya Elementary School
Date
The Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Division of Camarines Sur
San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur
Madam:
The enclosed Innovative Reviewer in Science III for the National
Achievement Test is the output of the undersigned at the In Service Training for
Teachers held last October 27-31, 2008 at Ragay Central School, Ragay , Camarines Sur
that aims to uplift the academic performance of the pupils in the fortcoming National
Achievement Test(NAT).
In this connection, the undersigned would like to ask your approval on
the utilization of the material in Ragay District, Division of Camarines Sur.
Attached is the work plan for implementation.
I hope that this request will merit your kind approval.
Thank you!
Very Truly Yours,
__________________
Teacher - I

Noted:
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School Head

Recommending Approval:

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______________________
PSDS

ES-I

Science

Approved:
_______________________________
Asst. Schools
Division Superintendent

Department of Education
Region V
Division of Camarines Sur
Ragay District
Baya Elementary School

Implementation of the Innovative Reviewer In Science III

For the National Achievement Test

I - Rationale

Curriculum planners, policy makers and researchers have been exploring

the boundless power and importance of science through which scientific thinking among
learners have been developed and improved. But still, the quality of Science Education
in the country is at stake as stipulated in the research findings. However, continuous
studies have been considered to address the problem.
Our concern and commitment is on the risk . Science is one of the
avenues and the greatest to a nation's progress. Its fundamental objective is to

promote the enrichment of life and the recognition of the dignity of the human person
which emphasizes that the aspect of human living is directly influenced by science.
With the great advancement of science, our country, in order to
cope with the rapid changes that are unprecedented and the turbulent speedy
progressive enhancement of science, placed science as its top priority.
This materials attempts to provide a comprehensive opportunity to
develop pupil's ability in critical thinking which is the primary tool of science
appreciation.

II - Objectives
Specifically, the objectives in using this material are as
follows:

1. Perform science activities with much fun through critical thinking and open
ended question but without
threat of tests.
2. Improve pupil's performance in Science and Further enhance the teacherfacilitator teaching
Competencies.
3. Prepares Students for the National Achievement Test.

III - Work Plan

Objectives
Person

Activities
Expected

Time Frame

Resource Requirement

Involved

A. Pre-Implementation

outcomes

B. During Implementation

C. Post Implementation

Prepared by:

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Teacher - I
Noted:
______________________
School Head

Recommending Approval:

______________________
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PSDS
Science

ES-I

Approved:

_____________________________
Asst.

Schools Division Superintendent

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region CAR
Division of Kalinga
Bado Dangwa National High School

DESIGNATION OF ACTING SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

TO: MS.ELENOR MAY CHANTAL L. MESSAKARAENG
Teacher I
Bado Dangwa National High School
In the exigency of the service you are hereby designated as the ACTING GUIDANCE
COUNSELOR of Bado Dangwa National High School effective immediately in addition to
your regular teaching loads.
You are expected to perform the duties and responsibilities attached to your
designation and such other related function as may be assigned and will doing so until
such time that this is revoked.

EMILIA G. BULAWIT
School Head
Conformed:
RHODA A. AGPAD
Teacher-111

Recommending Approval:
ALFONSO S. ESTOLAS SR.
OIC Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Approved:
MARIE CAROLINE B. VERANO
OIC Schools Division Superintendent

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region CAR
Division of Kalinga
Bado Dangwa National High School
PROJECT PROPOSAL
I Project Summary Information
a.
Project Title: Saturday RRE classes for the improvement of the NAT 4TH YEAR
and MPS
b.

Project Proponent:

c.

Project Location: Bado Dangwa National High School

Bado Dangwa, Tabuk City, Kalinga
Cooperating Agency: Department of Education
Tabuk City, Kalinga

d.
e.
f.

Mrs. Elenor may Chantal L. Messakaraeng

Teacher-I (English Teacher)

Funding Agency: Parent Teachers Association

Project Duration: December 2014 February 2015

II Rationale:
Being an English teacher in this school, it is a challenge to make a differencea positive impact especially in terms of performance. The conduct of Saturday RRE
classes in the school was designed for the three levels of learners in Fourth Year
The slow, average and fast learners while two level of learner in Grade VI- average
and fast learner. Now, therefore, the proponent is hopeful that through this Saturday
RRE classes a positive result will be realized.
Based from the 2012 NAT VI and III results the average MPS of Banga Elementary
School is 70.97% which is below the planning standard of 75% by 4.13% and 69.37% which
is below planning standard of 5.63% respectively. It is the time to implement project,
Saturday RRE classes for the improvement of the NAT 3 and 6 MPS as part of the
intervention strategy to improve performance level of the pupils.
Below is the two-year result of NAT III and VI in Banga Elem. School

III Project Objectives

1.
Improve the Performance Level of the students in five learning areas:
English, Mathematics, Science, Filipino and Araling Panlipunan.
2.
Promote active participation and commitment of parents and teachers in the
improvement of students performance.
3.
Develop students values with determination, patience and love to study and
strive to higher MPS
IV Project Strategies
The NAT results were analyzed by the proponent and found out that there is really
need to conduct Remedial/review/enrichment classes to Grade III and Vi pupils to
improve the NAT MPS. The school children were assessed and categorized into slow,
average and fast learners.
To carry out this project the following time table of activities must be
fallowed:
V Budget Requirements
The eleven Saturday remedial/review/enrichment will utilized the purchased
materials and other review materials prepared by the teachers. Snacks/meals will be
solicited from stakeholders.
VI Project Beneficiaries
The eleven Saturday remedial/review/enrichment classes will improve the academic
performance of the pupils in the five learning areas. The review will provide
opportunity to develop values like determination, patience and love to study and
strive to higher MPS.
To the teachers, the RRE classes are activities to further improve their teaching
skills and utilize the strategies to help pupils perform better especially in taking
tests. Their performance as teacher is affected to a large extend by the NAT and other
test results. The school head likewise benefits the review classes. Though, it is
depends on the result. The high result will give high rating to the school head but
the low result affects the performance rating of the school head.
VII Monitoring and Evaluation
The school head will monitor the project on the scheduled dates of the
remedial/review/enrichment classes. Actual observation, teacher record and test
results will looked into.
Prepared by:

ELENOR MAY CHANTAL L. MESSAKARAENG

(English Teacher)
Recommending Approval:
EMILIA G. BULAWIT
School Head
Approved:
__________________________

BADO DANGWA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

NAT REVIEW
Reading Test in English
Study the set of pictures below then answer the questions that follow.
1. What do the pictures tell about the children?
a. Children clean the house
b. Children work in the hospital
c. Children work in the office
d. Children clean the classroom
2. What conclusion can you make from the set of pictures?
a. At the Zoo
b. At the Farm
c. A Birthday Party
d. Mother's Helper
Once, a kind man saw a half - frozen snake on the road. He was about to leave, but he
thought, "this is one of God's creature, too. I will take it home to warm it up by my fire.
Then, I will set it free." He picked up the snake and put it in a sack.
3. Why did the man picked up the snake and put it in a sack?
a. He wanted to help it.
b. He was afraid it.
c. He didn't want to see it.
d. He wanted to play with the snake.
4. It can be said in the story that
a. The man enjoyed playing snake.
b. The man hated God's creatures.
c. The man was king to God's creatures.
d. The man had a good time with the snake.
5. What conclusion can you make from the selection?
a. Playing with a snake is fun.
b. People were scared with the snake.
c. The man is kind in God's creatures.
d. Taking care of animals is a bad behavior.
6. What is the best title for the selection?
a. The Frozen Snake
b. The Man on The Road
c. The Man and The Snake
d. The Snake On The Road

The following events happened in the story

1. He picked up the snake.
2. The man put the snake in a sack.
3. A kind man saw a frozen snake on the road.
4. He thought that the snake is one of God's creatures.
7. Which event happened last in the story?
a. sentence 1
b. sentence 2
c. sentence 3
d. sentence 4
B. Items 8-12
Three days before Miriam turned eight, She received a package from her uncle Ramon in Singapore.
It came in a big box. Father helped open the box. Then they saw something very pretty. It was a
big doll. It had round blue eyes and a small red mouth. Miriam called it curly.She loved to play
with it. What Miriam liked best was the way curly walked. Miriam would hold one of its hand and
they would walk together around the
living room.
8. Why did Miriam receive a gift from her uncle?
a. It was her birthday.
b. It was her graduation.
c. It was a christmas gift.
d. It was a prize in a contest.
9. What would be the most possible ending for the story?
a. Curly made Miriam sad.
b. Curly made Miriam Happy.
c. Her uncle will call her up.
d. Her uncle send her another doll.
10. What conclusion can you make from the selection?
a. Miriam likes doll.
b. Miriam has many toys.
c. Miriam has a rich uncle.
d. Miriam has a thoughtful uncle.
11. Which among the sentences tells a fantasy?
a. The doll was pretty.
b. Miriam loved to play doll.
c. Miriam got package from Singapore.
d. The package was delivered by a fairy.
12. Which of the following events happened first in the story?
a. A package was received.
b. Curly had round blue eyes.
c. It came in a big box.
d. Father helped open the box.
C. Items 13 - 17
Noel asked permission from his mother to go to the river with his classmates. His mother told
him to be back before sunset to chop firewood. Noel and his classmates had a good time that he
forgot what his mother said. He went home late. That night the family ate supper late.
13. What is good ending for the story?
a. Mother thanked Noel.
b. Mother gave Noel a big supper.
c. Noel was very happy to see mother again.
d. Noel was very sorry for coming home late.
14. Which of the following sentences shows cause - effect relationship?
a. Mother thanked Noel.
b. Mother told him to be back before sunset.
c. Noel and his classmate had a good time.
d, Noel forgot what his mother told so the family ate supper late.

15. What could have happened after Noel went home late?
a. Mother thanked Noel.
b. The family ate supper late.
c. The family ate supper earlier.
d. The family doesn't ate supper.
16. Which of the following sentences is a fantasy?
a. Noel went home late.
b. Noel went to the river.
c. The family had to chop firewood.
d. A mermaid told Noel not to go home early.
The following events happened in the story
1. Noel went home late.
2. Noel went to the river.
3. Noel asked permission.
4. Noel enjoyed swimming.
17. What is the correct order of the events?
a. A - D - B - C
b. C - A - D - B
c. B - A - D - C
d. C - D - A - B
D. Items 18 - 22
Jose Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna on June 19, 1861. He learned the alphabet at the age of
three. He could read the Bible in Spanish when he was five years old. He wrote a poem addressed
to the Filipino youth when he was eight years old. He told them to love their country. He
studied hard so that he could help his people. He became a great writer and doctor.
The following events happened in the story.
1. Rizal could read the Bible in Spanish at the age of five.
2. Rizal wrote a poem addressed to the Filipino youth.
3. Rizal became a great writer and a doctor.
4. Rizal learned the alphabet at the age of three.
18. What is the correct order of events in the story?
a. 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
b. 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
c. 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
d. 4 - 2 - 1 - 3
19. What became of Jose Rizal when he studied very hard?
a. He became very poor.
b. He became very rich.
c. He became a common man.
d. He became a great writer and doctor.
20. Why did Jose Rizal study very hard?
a. to become a priest
b. to be able to help his countrymen.
c. to learn the alphabet at the age of three.
d. to be able to read the Bible in Spanish.
21. What title is best for the paragraph?
a. The Greatest Filipino Writer.
b. The Most Intelligent Filipino.
c. The compassionate Filipino Doctor.
d. Jose Rizal, The Pride of the Filipinos.
22. Which of the following sentences shows cause - effect relationship?
a. He told them to love our country.
b. He could read the Bible in Spanish.
c. He became writer and doctor.
d. He studied hard so that he could help his people.

E. Items 23- 27
Last Monday Linda had cold when she went school. On her way home, it rained hard so Linda got
wet. Her mother quickly changed her dress and gave her hot milk. The following day, she couldn't
get out of bed. She had a fever. Her mother called a doctor. The doctor gave her medicine. After
three days, Linda felt fine again and she was able to to go school.
23. What conclusion can you draw from the above story?
a. Getting sick means getting what you want.
b. Being in school required a lot of energy.
c. A mother knows what is best for her children.
d. When sick, it is good to seek a doctor's advice.
24. Which of the following sentences shows cause - effect relationship?
a. The doctor gave her medicine.
b. Her mother quickly changed her dress.
c. Linda had colds when she went to school.
d. On her way home, it rained hard so linda got wet.
25. Why did Linda's mother called a doctor?
Linda's mother wanted ___________
a. the doctor treat Linda.
b. the doctor to thank Linda.
c. to drink medicine.
d. to take a rest.
26. Which of the following sentences tells a fantasy?
a. Linda went to school.
b. Linda had colds and fever.
c. Linda took medicine to fly.
d. Linda thanked her mother.
Arrange the following events as they happened in the story.
1. Linda got sick.
2. Linda had cold when she went to school.
3. Mother called a doctor.
4. Mother changed Linda's clothes.
5. Linda went home.
27. a. 2 - 3 - 5 - 1 - 4
b. 2 - 5 - 4 - 1 - 3
c. 2 - 4 - 3 - 5 - 1
d. 2 - 1 - 3 - 4 - 5
F. Items 28 - 32
One day at a meeting of all animals a hare spoke up."We have not been treated fairly. We should
be treated as equal". A lion answered him."that was a fine speech. But it lacks sharp claws
teeth."The lion snarled, flashing his sharp teeth and claws at the hare. The hare forgot about
giving speeches and ran away.
28. What is the best title for the story?
a. The selfish Lion
b. The Lion And Hare
c. The Meeting of All Animal
d. The King of the Jungle
29. From the story, we could say that the lion showed_______________
a. anger for hare
b. liking for hare
c. peace with other animals
d. love for other animals
30. Which among the following sentences states a fantasy?
a. The Lion snarled at the hare.
b. The hare wore a hat and ran away.
c. A lion in the forest was selfish.

d. The hare forgot about giving speeches.

Arrange the following events as they happened in the story
1. The hare ran away.
2. There was a meeting of all the animals.
3. The hare asked that they should be treated fairly.
4. The lion answered by snarling and showing his teeth.
31. What is the correct order of the happening in the story?
a. 2 - 3 - 4 - 1
b. 2 - 3 - 1 - 4
c. 3 - 2 - 4 - 1
d. 3 - 2 - 1 - 4
32. Based on the story, what traits did the lion show?
a. anger for other animals
b. liking for other animals
c. love for other animals
d. peace with other animals
G. Items 33 - 36
Filipinos are a mixture of many races. Our national brown color blends well with whites, the
yellows and even the blacks. There is hardly a pure blooded Filipino without its malay origin. A
new race is developing fast.
33. What is the paragraph about?
a. The Filipino People.
b. The pure blooded Malay.
c. The different races of people.
d. The developing new Filipino race.
34. Which is the key sentence in the paragraph?
a. sentence 1
b. sentence 2
c. sentence 3
d. sentence 4
35. What is the main idea?
a. The new Filipino is a mixture of races.
b. The real Filipino belongs to the Malay race.
c. The old Filipino receive Malay in origin.
d. The Filipino race is fast disappearing.
36. Which would be a good title for the selection?
a. The New Filipino People.
b. A New Breed of Filipinos.
c. A Mixture of Different Races.
d. The Real Filipino.
H. Items 37 - 38
It was a cloudy day. Nilo was playing with his brother at the park. Suddenly, a heavy rain
fell. Nilo and his brother got wet. The mother saw the boys shivering from the cold. She became
worried.
37. What did mother do with the boys?
a. Mother told the boys to go to bed.
b. Mother gave the boys fruits to eat.
c. Mother gave the boys dry clothes to wear.
d. Mother told the boys to play in the house.
38. Which of the following sentences shows cause - effect relationship?
a. Mother became worried.
b. Nilo and his brother got wet.
c. Nilo was playing with his brother at the park.
d. The boys were shivering from the cold because they got wet.
I. Item - 39
Uncle Romeo went to his farm yesterday.

He planted vegetables.He worked very hard.

39. Why did uncle Romeo go to his farm?
a. To plow the field.
b. To see his carabao.
c. To water the plants.
d. To plant vegetables.
J. Item - 40
It was a hot summer day. Roland arrived home from school after a long walk.
He took a glass from a tray and went straight to the faucet.
40. Based on the story, what did Roland want to do?
a. drink water
b. wash his face
c. take a bath
d. water the plant
Prepared by:
E. Messakaraeng