Undergraduate thesis (Elementary Education) - University of Rizal System, Cainta 2024

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This study is focused on the determining the impact of blended learning modality in the reading proficiency of grade 4 learners Sitio Simona Elementary School during the School Year 2023-2024.
The respondents of the study were composed of 117 learners coming from three sections of Simona Elementary School. They were chosen as the respondents of the study since they have experienced the blended learning modality.
Quota sampling technique was utilized in selecting the respondents along with descriptive research design, frequency percentage, rank distribution, and mean as the statistics tools of the study.
On the profile of the respondents in terms of Age, majority of the respondents were 10 years old, making up 58.97% of the sample, while 24.79% were 9 years old. The remaining respondents were distributed among older age groups, with 13.68% being 11 years old, 1.71% being 12 years old, and 0.85% being 13 years old. Sex, 51.28% of the respondents were male, and 48.72% were female, indicating a fairly balanced gender representation. Monthly Family Income, a significant portion of respondents, 32.48%, earned Php5,000 and below, while 31.62% earned between Php5,100 and 15,000. The remaining respondents had higher earnings, with 23.93% earning between Php15,100 and 25,000 and 11.97% earning Php25,000 and above.
On the level of reading proficiency of Grade 4 learners in terms of; General Average, the majority of respondents fall within the 80-84 range (47.01%), with 24.79% achieving 85-89, 23.08% scoring 75-79, 3.42% attaining 90 and above, and 1.71% scoring below 74. The Phil-IRI reading Level classification shows that most respondents are categorized as instructional readers (49.57%), followed by frustrated readers (29.06%) and independent readers (21.37%).
On the impact of blended learning modality on the reading proficiency with respect to; Materials/Instruments, obtained a mean of 4.25 and verbally interpreted as Strongly Agree. Reading style, obtained a mean of 4.13 and verbally interpreted as Agree. Learning Environment, obtained a mean of 4.26 and verbally interpreted as Strongly Agree.
Based on the summary of findings, the following conclusion were drawn: Blended learning modality has positive impact on the reading proficiency of Grade 4 Learners. Learning environment has the highest impact on the reading proficiency of Grade 4 Learners.
It is recommended that Reading Styles may be introduced to the learners to foster greater reading interest. Schools may create and maintain a positive learning environment to ensure physical comfort and supportive atmosphere to encourage student engagement in reading. Future researchers may conduct similar study considering additional factors affecting reading proficiency.