Abstract
This study aimed to assess the impact of a Learning Activity Package (LAP) on reading performance, encompassing word recognition, and reading comprehension, among Grade 6 Maguindanaon pupils at Lagandang Elementary School in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, during the 2022-2023 school year. Employing a quasi-experimental approach with pre-test and post-test measures, the study included sixty-two pupils selected through a complete enumeration method. The findings revealed that the LAP significantly elevated students' reading performance, moving them from an instructional level to a more advanced stage in word recognition during oral reading, as well as in reading comprehension during both oral and silent reading. Overall, the results indicated a substantial difference between the pretest and posttest scores of the control and experimental groups, demonstrating that the LAP significantly improved pupils' word recognition and reading comprehension skills. Consequently, it is recommended that school leaders, reading coordinators, and teachers consider implementing this reading intervention to further enhance their students' reading abilities and potential.
