Development of a Toolkit for Improving Reading Comprehension of Grade 3 Learners

Abstract

This study focused on the development of a Filipino-language reading comprehension toolkit aimed at improving the reading comprehension skills of Grade 3 learners. Specifically, it sought to design, validate, and evaluate the effectiveness of the toolkit in addressing learners’ difficulties in reading comprehension. The study employed a developmental research design utilizing the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate). A total of ten (10) Grade 3 learners participated in the post-test, while three (3) expert validators evaluated the toolkit in terms of content, format and structure, presentation and organization, and accuracy and up-to-datedness of information. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to measure improvements and validation scores. Findings revealed that learners initially demonstrated low reading comprehension levels based on baseline CRLA results. Upon evaluation, the toolkit obtained an overall mean rating of 3.75 (Very Satisfactory) across all criteria. Moreover, results showed a notable improvement in learners’ performance, with the mean score increasing from 3.40 (baseline) to 6.30 (post-test) after the intervention. While the results are encouraging, the study is limited by its small sample size and single-school setting, which may affect the generalizability of the findings. It is concluded that the reading comprehension toolkit is a valid and effective instructional material in improving the reading comprehension of Grade 3 learners within the local context."