Appropriacy of Supplementary Reading Assessment Tools and Materials Used In Public Elementary Schools

Charlyn O. Udal, * and Denmark S. Macalisang

Southern Capital Colleges, Oroquieta City, Philippines, 7207.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(02), 1566–1575.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.2.0590
 
Publication history: 
Received on 26 February 2024; revised on 15 April 2024; accepted on 17 April 2024
 
Abstract: 
Given this substantial and transformative shift in teaching and learning paradigms, teachers serving as frontline encounter numerous challenges. These challenges are particularly pertinent in the context of the appropriacy of supplementary reading assessment tools and materials used in public elementary schools. This study employed a descriptive-evaluative research method to determine the appropriacy of the supplementary reading assessment tools and materials used in public elementary schools in the Division of Ozamiz City, School Year 2022-2023. Participants of this study were the Grade-4 reading teachers and pupils. The study underscored the need for enhancements in selecting and appropriating these materials for Grade 4 learners. A notable discrepancy was observed between the intended grade levels of the materials and the actual reading performance of the students. It is imperative to align materials with learners’ reading abilities to provide an appropriate level of challenge conducive to learning. Consequently, there is a pressing need for comprehensive reviews and revisions of reading assessment tools and materials used in Grade 4 classrooms. Additionally, offering professional development programs and workshops to augment teachers’ competencies in selecting and utilizing suitable reading materials is essential for addressing these challenges effectively and promoting better literacy outcomes among pupils.
 
Keywords: 
Reading Assessment; Reading Ease Reading Materials; and Public Elementary Schools
 
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