Enhancing the reading performance in English of Grade 3 learners using the Validated Literacy Manipulatives: Basis for a proposed action plan

The study focused on enhancing the reading performance of English 3 learners using validated literacy manipulatives. Specifically, it determined the learners’ reading levels before and after the utilization of the literacy manipulatives and the significance of any difference. Additionally, it aimed to assess the effectiveness of the literacy manipulatives as perceived by grade 3 teachers in terms of replicability and usability. This study employed a descriptive-evaluative design, with a descriptive component aimed at identifying the reading performance of the learners, and an evaluative component focused on assessing the usability and replicability of the manipulatives. The researcher developed an evaluation tool given to the English teacher to evaluate the literacy manipulatives in terms of replicability and usability. An evaluation form from LRDMS was used to validate the literacy manipulatives developed by the researcher. The material used in assessing the reading level of the learners was based on the FLAT (Functional Literacy Assessment Tool). This research determined the reading level of the learners before and after the utilization of the literacy manipulatives. Results of the pre-test and post-test were analyzed through mean, standard deviation, and a paired t-test. The paired t-test was employed to determine the significant difference in the levels of reading performance of the pupils before and after the utilization of the literacy manipulatives. The result showed that the null hypothesis was rejected. The findings from the research showed that the use of literacy manipulatives enhanced the reading performance of the learners.