Republic of the Philippines

Diocese of Laoag Catholic Educational System

REGION 1-NORTHWESTERN LUZON
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY
VALDEZ, BATAC CITY

Understanding the Factors that affect Reading Comprehension in

Grade 11 Students at Immaculate Conception Academy
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for
Practical Research 11

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A Research Paper presented to the

Senior High School Department
Immaculate Conception Academy
Valdez, Batac City

Ms. Allysa Marie Ibe Ines

Subject Teacher

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Bagaoisan, Kylie
Biding, Davej Eduardo
Claro, Dianne Quin
Contillo, Geritt Edu
Dacuycuy, Divine Grace
Salantes, Princess Lucky
 March 2024

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

"It is not possible to prepare a project without the assistance & encouragement of other

people. This one is certainly no exception."

The researchers wished to express their warmest and sincerest gratitude to the

following with whom they are deeply indebted for the completion of their study and the

production of this manuscript.

Ms. Allysa Marie Ibe Ines, our research advisers for their extreme guidance,

encouragement, and moral support. And for their masterly suggestions in the improvement of

the manuscript.

Our thanks and appreciations also go to our respondents who willingly helped with

their full cooperation which has made the research study achieve its smooth completion. We

would also like to give thanks for the time and knowledge that you have given us to conduct

this study. We would also like to thank our librarian (Jessa Mae Pira) for granting us

permission to access the books in the library which helped us a lot in our research work.

We convey our sincere thanks and gratitude to our friends and family for rendering

constructive and valuable suggestions and comments that have helped a lot in improving the

quality and content of the project and also helped us complete the project in a limited time

frame.
 DEDICATION

This study is wholeheartedly dedicated to our beloved parents, who have been our

source of inspiration and gave us strength when we thought of giving up, who continually

provide their moral, spiritual, emotional, and financial support.

To our brothers, sisters, relatives, mentor, friends, and classmates who shared their

words of advice and encouragement to finish this study.

And lastly, we dedicated this book to the Almighty God, thank you for the guidance,

strength, power of mind, protection, and skills and for giving us a healthy life. All of these,

we offer to you.

Whatever has been accomplished and whatever has been the product of every

endeavor, there is a great source of all effort, striving, guidance, and gracious blessings

without whom this task would have been impossible.

ABSTRACT
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

TITLE PAGE………………………………………………………………………………. i

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…………………………………………………………………. ii

DEDICATION……………………………………………………………………………... iii

ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………………... iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………… v

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………… 1

Background of the Study……………………………………………………………. 1

Statement of the Problem…………………………………………………………… 3

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

Scope of the Study……………………………………………………………………4

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

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE………………………………...6

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY…………………………………………………………10

CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF

DATA………………………….12

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND

RECOMMENDATIONS………………………….15
BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………..…………………………………………………17

Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

This chapter of the paper presents the problem and its setting. It includes the

Background of the Study, the Statement of the Problem, the Significance of the Study, the

Scope of the Study, and the Definition of Terms.

Background of the Study

In the realm of educational research, qualitative inquiry serves as a powerful tool for

delving into the lived experiences and perceptions of individuals within specific contexts.

This qualitative study aims to uncover the intricate factors influencing reading

comprehension among Grade 11 students at Immaculate Conception Academy, against the

backdrop of the Philippines’ ranking of 76th out of 81 countries in reading comprehension

proficiency. Neil Jayson Servallos (2023, December 6) Student assessment: Philippines still

inbottom10.ThePhilippineStar.https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/12/06/2316752/

student-assessment-philippines-still-bottom-10/amp/

Drawing on principles of phenomenology and grounded theory, this study seeks to

uncover the subjective experiences and meanings attributed to reading comprehension within

the context of Grade 11 education. By engaging participants in reflective dialogue, we aim to

unearth underlying beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions that shape students’ engagement with

reading and comprehension. Furthermore, this research acknowledges the interconnectedness

of socio-cultural factors, educational practices, and individual learner characteristics in

shaping reading comprehension outcomes. Through thematic analysis and constant

comparative methods, we aspire to identify emergent themes and patterns that shed light on

the complex interplay of these factors. Ultimately, this qualitative inquiry seeks to transcend

the limitations of quantitative assessments, offering rich insights that inform holistic

understandings of reading comprehension proficiency. By amplifying the voices of

stakeholders and embracing the diversity of experiences within Immaculate Conception

Academy, this research endeavors to pave the way for contextually grounded interventions

and pedagogical approaches that foster a culture of literacy and academic excellence.

Statement of the Problem

This Research aims to understand the factors that influence the reading

comprehension among Grade 11 students at Immaculate Conception Academy. Moreover,

this sought to answer the following questions:

1. The profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 Age

1.2 Gender

1.3 Year Level

2. What are the challenges in improving reading comprehension skills?

3. What would be the solution to this problem?

Significance of the Study

The result of the study will give advantages to the following:

Grade 11 students- The study provides Grade 11 students with a deeper understanding of the

factors influencing their reading comprehension abilities, empowering them to take proactive

steps to improve their skills.

Scope of the Study

The study covers the following areas:

It involves analyzing factors influencing reading comprehension in Grade 11 students

at Immaculate Conception Academy, including socio-economic background, language

proficiency, teaching methods, and cognitive abilities. It aims to identify correlations, assess

the role of stakeholders, and suggest interventions for improvement.

Definition of Terms

To facilitate the understanding of this study, different terms are defined herein.

Stakeholders - a person, group or organization with a vested interest, or stake, in the

decision-making and activities of a business, organization or project.

Thematic analysis - a method of analyzing qualitative data

 Chapter 2

Review of Related Literature

Reading Comprehension is an interesting topic, but after being ranked the lowest out

of 79 participating countries in 2018 in reading comprehension, the Philippines was ranked

76th out of 81 countries for 2022. This leads us to the question: What are the key factors

influencing reading comprehension among Grade 11 students at Immaculate Conception

Academy, and how do they interact within the school's educational environment?

Literacy for All Children: Early Literacy: What Does “Developmentally Appropriate”

Mean? on JSTOR. (n.d.). www.jstor.org. https://www.jstor.org/stable/20201010

The book focuses on children who struggle with reading and challenges traditional

diagnostic labels. It proposes alternative ways of thinking about these challenges and

advocates for reformulating literacy instruction to help all children become literate.

Ocampo, D. M. (n.d.). Effectiveness of Differentiated Instruction in the Reading

Comprehension Level of Grade-11 Senior High School Students. https://eric.ed.gov/?

id=ED613584
 This study determined the effectiveness of Differentiated Instruction in the reading

comprehension level of the Grade-11 senior high school students, school year 2016-2017.

Specifically, it aims to determine the reading comprehension level of the control and the

experimental groups in the pre test and post-test; identify if there is a significant difference in

the reading comprehension level of the control and experimental groups in the pre-test and

post-test results; and identify the strengths and weaknesses in using Differentiated

Instruction. Quasi-experimental method was employed in conducting the study.

Makebo, T. H., Bachore, M. M., & Ayele, Z. A. (2022, March 1). Investigating the

Correlation Between Students’ Reading Fluency and Comprehension. Journal of

Language Teaching and Research. https://doi.org/10.17507/jltr.1302.02

The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between students' reading

fluency and comprehension. It is a correlational design. A purposive sampling technique was

employed to select the district, school, students, and grade level.

Maribbay, R. (2022, June 30). Reading Interests and Habits: Their Relationship to the

ReadingComprehensionofGrade11Students.http://www.mail.ijase.org/index.php/ijase/

article/view/128

This study aimed to determine the profile, reading interests and habits and their

relationship to the students' level of reading comprehension.