Volume : 11, Issue : 1, JAN 2025

ASSESSING READING COMPREHENSION DIFFICULTIES IN AN ELEMENTARY LEARNERS

CATALINA B. REBAMONTE, VENUS M. ALVAREZ, LEA GRACE T. VILLA, MICHAEL DONAIRE, MARILYN M. MIRANDA

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Assessing reading comprehension difficulties in elementary learners involves identifying specific areas of struggle in decoding, vocabulary, background knowledge, inference, and critical thinking. This process utilizes formal and informal assessments, such as standardized tests, teacher-created activities, observations, and running records, to gain insights into a child's reading comprehension abilities. By pinpointing specific difficulties, educators can address the underlying causes through tailored interventions, including explicit instruction in comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, decoding skill development, and opportunities for repeated reading and practice. Collaboration between teachers, parents, and specialists is crucial to ensuring a supportive learning environment and helping struggling readers achieve success.

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