A MIXED METHOD STUDY ON GRAMMATICAL COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: BASIS FOR ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES

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This study investigates the grammatical competence of senior high school students. It concentrates on their capacity to understand and write grammatically correct language. The study aims to shed light on the current level of grammatical proficiency among this particular set of learners and to pinpoint possible growth areas. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods strategy is used in the research to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. While quantitative data entails giving grammar tests and assessing the results, qualitative data entails studying students’ and teachers’ interviews. It aimed to establish a fact that describes the grammatical competence of Grade 11 senior high school students in Maragusan National High School. The quantitative approach utilizing a validated test questionnaire revealed that the spelling component has a mean of 5.09 and considered the lowest proficiency of 40.96, which describe the respondents did not meet expectation. Moreover, the qualitative inquiry of 5 student- participants and 5 teacher-participants using an in-depth interview for their experiences and possible activities in addressing the students’ difficulties. The six structured themes generated emerging themes such as Not Focused on Learning Grammar, Difficulty Word Use and Spelling, Lack of Study and Exploration of Grammar, and Poor Memorization. The emerged themes on the difficulties of the students spelling, subject verb agreement and grammar. In addition, the coping strategies like reading activities, internet search, listening to podcast and watching videos are the emerged themes raised. All these would be properly addressed through work the enhancement activities being implemented.

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