Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region V
DIVISION OF CAMARINES SUR

TITLE: IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH HIGHER-ORDER THINKING

SKILLS

RESEARCHER : SHANIZA R. ELIGOYO

LAIZA P. CHAVEZ
KAREN T. ASOR
4TH Year English Major Student
eligoyoshaniza144@gmail.com
09092180460

I. CONTEXT AND RATIONALE

In this situation, many students experience difficulty with the process of reading

comprehension, which affects their academic performance. In particular, it directly affects

written responses on comprehension worksheets; evidence has been found that their students

struggled to derive meaning from the text they have read. As a result, teachers feel more time

is typically spent teaching students reading strategies to improve reading comprehension of the

seventh grade.

The teacher intended to improve reading comprehension by using higher-order thinking

skills such as predicting, making connections, visualizing, inferring, questioning, and

summarizing. In their classrooms the teacher modeled these strategies through the think-aloud

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process and graphic organizers. This was followed by learners using these strategies through

whole class, small group, and independent practice.

II. ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS

This action research initiative aims to determine the effect of Higher-Order Thinking

Skills in reading comprehension of a grade 7 students Jose De Villa National High School this

school year 2021 - 2022.

The study will seek to answer the following problem:

1. What teaching strategies are used develop reading comprehension through

higher-order thinking skills among the students?

2. What are the activities/worksheets that promotes reading comprehension

through higher-order thinking skills?

3. What are the effects of Higher-Order Thinking Skills in reading comprehension

of a students in their school performance?

4. Why is it important for 7th grader to develop reading comprehension through

higher-order thinking skills?

EXPECTED OUTPUT

1. Increase comprehension in Grade 7 class includes; making connections, writing after reading

and types of questions asked to the students.

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2. Provide the opportunities and encouuragement for the students to cooperate because there

is a discussion process and questions given are relatively challenging.

3. Improve student’s performance in English and further enhance the teacher-facilitator

teaching competencies.

4. Having a clearer view first hand experience of the teacher’s performance this will further

enhance student’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 enthuasiasm and

develop good study habit.

III. PROPOSED INNOVATION, INTERVENTION AND STRATEGY

To address the reading comprehension through higher-order thinking skills the

following interventions will be used to address the problem as the same time

improve the academic performance of pupils; a.) Provide classroom

activities/worksheets at the right level of the pupils; b.) The teacher creates question

and answer scenarios; c.) Conducting supports for pupils in small-group instruction;

d.) Implementing every discussion (questioning, connect concepts, problem-solving,

encourage creative thinking) to determine reading comprehension through higher-

order thinking skills.

IV. ACTION RESEARCH METHODS

A. PARTICIPANTS

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 This study will use the total enumeration of 25 students in a 7th grade class in Jose

De Villa National High School.

B. DATA GATHERING METHOD

This will use the following methods: 1.) Students took a pre- and post- reading

comprehension test that evaluates non-fiction reading and narrative reading; 2.)

Students completed a questionnaire survey of their confidence with reading before

and after; 3.) Students answered essay questions based on reading bi-weekly, which

will be graded based on the district's language arts reading comprehension rubrics.

C. DATA ANALYSIS PLAN

We conducted Pre-test and Post-test reading comprehension test, 40% students with

the average in Pre-test reading comprehension test and 60% students got the average of Post-

test reading comprehension test. I see that this will help to know the ability of every learner in

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reading comprehension through higher-order thinking skills. As a result, through the

activities/worksheets and especially implementing every discussion (questioning, connect

concepts, problem-solving, encourage creative thinking) of students the teacher will know the

strength and weakness in reading.

V. ACTION RESEARCH WORK PLAN AND TIMELINES

PERSON/S MEANS
ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME INVOLVED OF VERIFICATION
PRE-IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Conduct consultation October 2022 School head & Minutes of
and planning meeting (1 day) Researcher consultation and
with the School Head planning meeting

Prepare and submit October 2022 Researcher Approved action

action research (3 days) research proposal
proposal for approval

Communicate the October 2022 Researcher Signed

content of the (2 days) commitment of
approved proposal to stakeholders’
stakeholders and
School Head

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Conduct the Pre-test October Researcher & Accomplished
(1st week) Teacher research tools
Determine pupils’ October Researcher, Accomplished
reading level (1st week) Teacher and research tools
Students

Selection, Preparation October Researcher & Accomplished

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 and Reproduction of (1st week) Teacher research tools
reading selections

POST IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Conduct Post-test October Researcher & Analyzed data
(1st week) Teacher from
accomplished
tools
Reporting and October Researcher Certificate as
Evaluation (1st week) presenter,
Communication

VI. COST ESTIMATES

ACTIVITIES RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS/ SOURCE OF

FUND
PRE-IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Conduct consultation and planning meeting Conference Notebook
with the School Head Php 15.00

Prepare and submit action research Research Proposal

proposal for approval Php 80.00

Communicate the content of the approved Projector

proposal for stakeholders and School Heads Research Proposal

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Conduct the Pre-test Printed paper
Php 30.00
Selection, Preparation and Reproduction of Learners Book Materials
reading selections Printed Instructional Materials
Php 50.00
POST IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Printed Paper
Conduct the Post-Test Php 30.00

Reporting and Evaluation Form

Reporting and Evaluation Php 25.00

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 TOTAL 203

Fund Source: PERSONAL FUND

VII. PLANS FOR DISSEMINATION AND UTILIZATION

This study aims to evaluate the impact of reading comprehension on the higher-order

thinking skills of seventh graders. The researcher is motivated to pursue this study to assess the

true situation of the learners during this pandemic, especially because this subject emphasizes

the need to communicate and look for reliable source of information. There were 25

respondents in this study.

Research Dissemination Plan – The proponent will share the result of this action research to teacher in

Jose De Villa National High School for monitoring and reference purposes. The researchers likewise want

to express their willingness to guide other teachers’ implementation of the said research for

professional growth and development. If given the chance to present the results of this action research

during local or national research forum.

Data Utilization Plan – data from this initiative will be utilized or the implementation or revision of next

school year’s action research. This, likewise can used by future researchers as reference.

VIII. REFERENCES
Prepared by:

Shaniza R. Eligoyo
Laiza P. Chavez
Karen T. Asor
Noted:
Ms. Priscilla C. Permelona
Principal