The Impact of having a time to read on the academic performance of Grade 9 students

of Sicsican National High School

In Partial Requirements in English-10

By:
Lagrada, Joselito Jr. A.
Abis, Trisha Mae A.
Alabado, Ryza Mae. A.
Fausto, Ella Nicole G.
Seriosa Edrianne O.
 ABSTRACT

This research study entitled “ The Impact of having a time to read on the academic
performance of Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High School”.

This study was conducted to determine how Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High
School impact their academic performance because of reading.

The researchers used the quantitative method and gathered data through a survey method.
Multiple and likert scales were used. The collected data were recorded, analyzed and
interpreted. 40 particular Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High School served as
respondents on this study.

According to the findings of the study, it is concluded that most of the respondents are
having a time to read.
 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Reading is a skill or act of understanding the text you are looking at with the sense of sight
and academic performance helps the students to develop their skills.

Having time to read is very important for the students because it will help them to get
more useful knowledge and improve their skills in reading, speaking, and understanding.
Reading is important because it can be anywhere in this world.

It can also show how you handle your time. Time management is a must for students
specially for the Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High School since they are focused on
sports.

At this point, the researchers conduct the study to know the effect of having time to read
in the academic performance of Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High School.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Specifically, it will seek answers to the following questions.

1. Do Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High School find time to read?

2. How often do Grade 9 of Sicsican National High School students read?
3. Does reading affect the academic performance of the Grade 9 students of Sicsican
National High School?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study serves to give knowledge and help us to know the importance of having time to
read.

To the teachers - it can be a way for them to inspire and help their Grade 9 students who
can't find time to read.

To the parents - it can be a way for them to help their kids to find time to read so that they
can be guided.

To the students - the study will have every students' awareness of having time to read.

To the future researchers - they can use the study to be their guide and make it easier for
them to conduct a study that is related to the research study.

SCOPE AND LIMITATION

PROBLEM LIMITATION

The focus of the study is for us to know if there's a time for the Grade 9 students of
Sicsican National High School to read.

TIME LIMITATION
The study limits the time from April 25, 2023 and ends on June 7, 2023.

PLACE LIMITATION

The study was conducted in Sicsican National High School, located at Purok Mahogany,
Barangay Sicsican, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
POPULATION LIMITATION

The study utilize a total of 40 Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High School.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Reading - action of reciting a word in mind or in a verbal way. ( silently or aloud )

Time management - ability of using your time in

Academic performance - the measurement of the Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High
School achievements in any subject.

Grade 9 students - the respondents of the study and the focus of the research study.

Sicsican National High School - a public high school where thousands of students study here
with a complete grade level from junior high to senior high school.
 CHAPTER 2

Foreign

According to Christy Whitten et al.( Sandra Labby) of 2019 that discovering ways to improve
student academic performance is a common challenge in the modern classroom. This research study
examined the reading habits of sixty-five high school juniors, aged fifteen to seventeen years, at a
rural Southeast Texas high school. It was theorized that students who engaged in reading self-selected
literature for pleasure would average higher grades in English, mathematics, science, and history than
their non-reading peers.

According to chapin hall at the University of chicago of 2010 that Learning to read is one of the
most important skills in modern society. Not only does reading serve as the major foundational skill
for school-based learning, but reading ability is strongly related to opportunities for academic and
vocational success. For children, a critical transition takes place during elementary school: until the
end of third grade, most students are learning to read. Beginning in fourth grade, however, students
begin reading to learn. 1 Students who are not reading at grade level by third grade begin having
difficulty comprehending the written material that is a central part of the educational process in the
grades that follow. Meeting increased educational demands becomes more difficult for students who
struggle to read.

LOCAL

Reading is a fundamental skill that is crucial for academic success. The impact of having time to
read on the academic performance of Grade 9 students of SNHS has been the subject of several
studies.

According to Merga et.al (Roni) of 2020 found that students who had more time to read for
pleasure had better academic outcomes, including higher grades in English and overall GPA. The
study also found that students who read for pleasure had better vocabulary, writing skills, and critical
thinking abilities.
 when students have access to books and time to read, they are more likely to develop a love for
reading and become more engaged in their academic work. The study also found that students who
read for pleasure have higher levels of motivation, stronger reading skills, and better academic
achievement. By Guthrie,et.al (Wigfield,) of 2012

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

The illustration shows the connection of independent variable and the dependent
variable.

INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
VARIABLE VARIABLE

ACADEMIC
HAVING A TIME TO READ PERFORMAMCE
REFERENCE ( BIBLIOGRAPHY )

Whitten et.al ( labby) 2019 journal of multidisciplinary, jmgr-ojs-shsu.tdl.org.

1page

Whitten et.al (Cullinan ) The impact of pleasure reading on academic success of sam
houston state university https://www.shsu.edu. 2pages.

Guthrie,et.al (Wigfield,) of 2012 motivation reading. 1page

 CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the research design, research instrument, research local, research
respondents, data gathering procedure, data analysis of the data for a better reliable
interpretation of outcome.

Research Design
Quantitative survey method was used in this study through survey questionnaires to
know how finding a time to read impact the academic performance of selected Grade 9
Students of Sicsican National High School.

Research Instrument
This research was conducted survey using the printed materials or survey questionnaires
and has been distributed to the respondents. The researchers used semi- structured
questionnaires.

Research Local
The study was conducted at the Sicsican National High School. It was found in Purok
Mahogany, Brgy. Sicsican, Puerto Princesa City. The respondents answered the
questionnaires that the researcher has prepared. The study was conducted during the 4th
quarter period.
Research Respondents
 The respondents of this study are the selected Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High
School.
Data Gathering Procedure
After getting the permission to the principal and Grade level chairperson to finally
conduct the research, the researchers asked the Grade 9 respondents to answer the provided
questionnaires of the study. After that, the researchers analyzed and interpreted the data
gathered after getting the result from the respondents.
Data Analysis
The researchers conducted a research and used methods like percentage and etc for this
research.

CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

SUMMARY

The study used quantitative type of research. The method used to determine the
students who find time to read and who can find time to read even if the schedule is tight
due to school works and activities. 335 is the total population of all the Grade 9 students in
Sicsican National High School.

The study was conducted in Sicsican National High School. The purpose of the study is to
know how many in Grade 9 students can find time to read and what are the effects of
reading in their academic performance.

CONCLUSION

Based on the data gathered, 40 of the Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High School are
reading or can find time to read.

Furthermore, 87% of the 40 Grade 9 students are reading books, while 10% of them are
reading magazines, and the remaining 3% students are reading newspapers. Finding time to
read to Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High School can affect their academic
performance. 15 of the students answered that reading can help them improve their
speaking skills even more. 7 of them said that they get better at understanding unfamiliar
words. And the 8 students gained new knowledge by reading.

To sum up, Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High School find time to read and it
doesn’t have a bad effect on their academic performance thus it helps the students in their
studies.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Read on your free time. If you have free time, get the chance to read a book so that your
free time won't be wasted.

2. Find interest in reading. If you are addicted to your phone and have no time to read books,
you can use wattpad for you to be entertained but still you have time to read.

3. Influence your friends. If you're addicted to reading books, try to go on a library date with
your friend/s or family.

4. Give inspiration. You can inspire others on reading books by making educational or story
books.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
Division of Puerto Princesa City
SICSICAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
City of Puerto Princesa
May 23, 2023
Joey L. Huerte
Head Teacher III
English Department Head
Sicsican National High School
Dear Sir:
A pleasant day!
We, the researchers of Grade 10 Del Pilar , are asking permission from your good office to
allow us to conduct our research entitled “The Impact of having a time to read on the
academic performance of Grade 9 students of Sicsican National High School.”. The aim
of this study is to improve reading comprehension of the Grade 9 students of Sicsican
National High School.

Hoping for your favourable response on this matter. It is very much appreciated.

Respectfully yours,
Noted by:
Joselito A. Lagrada Jr.
Lucita D. Sumandal Group Leader
English Subject Teacher
Approved by:
 Joey L. Huerte
Head Teacher III
English Department Head