Research Instrument: The Effect of the Pandemic Era on Reading

Comprehension of Selected Elementary Students in Grade 6 Based on

SQR3.

The value of this research will not be complete if it did not use any reference to
support the study by analyzing, interpreting and evaluating the problems and issues
regarding the topic.
The researchers used some referenced in the library to give an answer to their queries,
to enlighten their minds regarding the study and to prove the ideas and concepts used
in the study. The researchers patiently browsed books and spared their most time in
finding facts and ideas that will support the study.
The researchers will be using observational method for this study. The
respondents will be the Elementary students and Elementary teacher in selected
school.
This research aims to examine how the pandemic era has impacted the reading
comprehension skills of grade 6 elementary students, with a focus on the SQR3
(Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review) method. Your participation in this study is
voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. Please answer the following
questions to the best of your ability.
1.0 Participants Information
1. Name
2. Age
3. Gender
1.2 Reading Habits Practices
1. How often do you engage in reading activities outside of school hours?
o Daily

o 2-3 times a week

o Once a week

o Rarely

o Never

2. What types of reading materials do you prefer? (Check all that apply)
o Fiction (e.g., novels, short stories)

o Non-fiction (e.g., informational texts, biographies)

o Magazines

o Comics or graphic novels

 o Online articles or blogs

o Other (please specify): _______

Part 3: SQR3 Method

Are you familiar with the SQR3 method of reading comprehension?
o Yes

o No

 If yes, please briefly describe how you use the SQR3 method when
reading.
 If no, would you be interested in learning about the SQR3 method?
Part 4: Pandemic Impact on Reading Comprehension
How has the pandemic era affected your ability to concentrate on reading
tasks?
o Improved

o Stayed the same

o Decreased

o Not sure

Part 6: Additional Comments

Is there anything else you would like to share about your reading
experiences during the pandemic era?