Supplementary materials to address reading difficulties

Reading is a foundational skill essential for lifelong learning and academic achievement. Despite global literacy initiatives, millions of learners continue to struggle with decoding, fluency, and comprehension, limiting their educational opportunities. UNESCO (2023) reports that 773 million individuals worldwide lack basic literacy skills, with children in low- and middle-income countries disproportionately affected. In the Philippines, reading proficiency remains a pressing concern, as evidenced by the Programmed for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 results, which ranked Filipino learners among the lowest in reading comprehension. This study, titled “Supplementary Materials to Address Reading Difficulties”, focuses on Grade 3 learners in Tabaco West District, Albay, where persistent reading challenges hinder academic performance. By developing contextualized instructional materials, the study aims to support teachers in addressing decoding, fluency, and comprehension difficulties. Grounded in international, national, and local perspectives, intervention seeks to improve reading outcomes and contributes to the holistic development of learners.