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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher wishes to acknowledge with sincere and grateful appreciation to the following
person who wholeheartedly gave their cooperation, support and guide to the successful realization of this
study.

Quezonian Educational College, Inc. Administrators, Faculty and Staff under the leadership
of Mrs. Angelita L. Aragon for their kindness, concerns and sharing limitless idea;

Miss Carmencita L. Aragon, his adviser, for the encouragement and deep concern in extending
guidance and scholarly advice in the preparation of this study;

Dr. Venus A. Victoria, Dean of College, for her moral support and genuine concern to have this
study completed and successfully presented;

The members of thesis committee for their pieces of advice, suggestions and recommendations
for the improvement and realization and this research study;

The Teacher of Malusak Elementary School, Atimonan Quezon for accommodating him in the
data gathering;

His mother, Riza R. Riego for the unconditional love, support and encouragement when hope is
lost;

His brothers and sisters, Leo U. De Castro, Mavel U. De Castro, Maximo U. De Castro Jr.
and Maria Toni Myrone U. De Castro for inspiring him and giving him valuable support and assistance
all the way to finish this manuscript;

His Friends for encouraging me to finish my study;

Above all to our Almighty God, for trough HIM, everything has been possible for His showered
blessings have given the researcher the strength, light guidance and wisdom to finally achieve his dream
of completing this study.
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DEDICATIONS
This piece of work is wholeheartedly dedicated to my treasured possessions:

To my loving mother, Vivian U. De Castro.

To my brothers and sisters, Leo U. De Castro, Mavel U. De Castro,

Maximo U. De Castro Jr. and Maria Toni Myrone U. De Castro.

Above all, to Almighty God who gave his strength, good health, perseverance and peace of mind all
through the preparation of his study.

And to all the future teacher who can significantly impart knowledge to the modern youth.

To all those persons who are not mentioned but shower and offered support in their own ways, who gave
me the courage and inspiration to persist in every predicament that came into my way, in order to have
triumphant research work.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page …………………………………………………………………………… i
Approval Sheet ………………………………………………………………………ii
Acknowledgement …………………………………………………………………...iii
Dedication ……………………………………………………………………………iv
Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………….v
List of Figures ………………………………………………………………………..vi
List of Tables ………………………………………………………………………....vii
List of Abstract ……………………………………………………………………….viii

CHAPTER 1 – THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTINGS

Introduction ………………………………………………………………………….2
Statement of the Problem …………………………………………………………....3
Locale of the Study …………………………………………………………………..4
Significance of the Study …………………………………………………………….5
Scope and Limitation of the Study …………………………………………………..6
Conceptual Framework ……………………………………………………………...6
Definition of Terms ………………………………………………………………….7

CHAPTER 2 – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND

STUDIES

Related Literature ……………………………………………………………………8

Foreign Literature …………………………………………………………...8
Local Literature ……………………………………………………………..9

Related Studies ……………………………………………………………………...10

Foreign Studies ……………………………………………………………..10
Local Studies ……………………………………………………………….12

CHAPTER 3 – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Method of Research Used …………………………………………………………..15

The Development of Research Instrument and Methods of Collecting Data ………15
Method of Research ………………………………………………………..15
Method of Collecting Secondary Data ……………………………………..15
Method of Collecting Primary Data ………………………………………..16
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Statistical Treatment ………………………………………………………..17

CHAPTER IV – PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data …………………………………... 21

CHAPTER V – SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary ……………………………………………………………………………...
Findings ……………………………………………………………………………….
Conclusions …………………………………………………………………………...
Recommendations …………………………………………………………………….

BIBLIOGRAPHY …………………………………………………………………….
Websites ……………………………………………………………………...
Books …………………………………………………………………………

APPENDICES ………………………………………………………………………...
Appendix A: Letter of Request ………………………………………………
Appendix B: Questionnaire ………………………………………………….

CURRICULUM VITAE ……………………………………………………………...

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APPROVAL SHEET

The Thesis of

Mark Richard R. Vivar

Entitled

PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF SPORTS IN THE PERSONAL

DEVELOPMENTS OF THE GRADE V PUPILS OF
MALUSAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ATIMONAN, QUEZON
S.Y 2017-2018

Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements of the Degree of

BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

To the Education Department of the Quezonian Educational College, Inc; and has been approved by the
Committee

Member Member
VENUS A. VICTORIA, Ed.D.
Chairman

CARMENCITA L. ARAGON, MBA

Adviser

Accepted and Approved in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor for
Elementary Education

VENUS A. VICTORIA, Ed.D.

Dean of College
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CURRICULUM VITAE
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MARK RICHARD R. VIVAR

BARANGAY TALABA ATIMONAN, QUEZON

Email: markrichardvivar2@gmail.com

Contact no. 09506655917

OBJECTIVES

To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher in any educational institution where I can
apply and practice my knowledge, skills and competencies.

TRAINING EXPERIENCES

 Field Study Courses

Field Study 1 : The Learner’s Development and Environment

Little Angels Montessori Learning Center
Atimonan, Quezon

Field Study 2 : Experiencing the Teaching-Learning Process

Little Angels Montessori Learning Center
Atimonan, Quezon

Field Study 3 : Technology in the Learning Environment

Little Angels Montessori Learning Center
Atimonan, Quezon

Field Study 4 : Exploring the Curriculum

Little Angels Montessori Learning Center
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Atimonan, Quezon

Field Study 5 : Learning Assessment Strategies

Little Angels Montessori Learning Center
Atimonan, Quezon

Field Study 6 :On Becoming A Teacher

Little Angels Montessori Learning Center
Atimonan, Quezon

Field study 7 : Preparing and Molding 21st Century Teachers

who nurture and care for the future leaders
of tomorrow
Atimonan Central School
Atimonan, Quezon
PERSONAL DATA

Name : Mark Richard R. Vivar

Nickname : Ogie

Civil Status : Single

Address : Barangay Talaba Atimonan, Quezon

Date of Birth : October 20, 1997

Place of Birth : Atimonan, Quezon

Age : 21 years old

Weight : 70 kg.

Height : 5’7

Religion : Roman Catholic

Language Spoken : Tagalog and English

Mother : Riza R. Vivar

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Father : Rolando T. Vivar

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Tertiary : Quezonian Educational College, Inc.

Atimonan, Quezon

Degree : Bachelor of Elementary Education

Secondary : Malusak Elementary School

Atimonan, Quezon

2010-2011

Primary : Malusak Elementary School

Atimonan, Quezon

2006-2007
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researcher gives his profound gratitude to the following persons from whom he sought
memorable assistance which contributed to the successful completion of this work.

First and foremost the researcher extended his thanks to his alma mater, the QECI Inc. for her
benevolent actions and concerns to the graduating class of 2018.

To his research Adviser Director, Ms. Carmencita L. Aragon for being a considerate mentor, who
generously gave her time, invaluable supervision, and untiring support which is, a great help for the
improvement of this study.

To Mrs. Emelita A. Ricafort the researcher’s thesis consultant, for all the time and effort you
exerted to check papers.

To the College Dean, Dr. Venus A. Victoria, for giving support to the student’s researches.

To the researcher panelist, Ms. Carmencita L. Aragon and Mrs. Aina Marie Monterde, for
showing interst in evaluating the study and giving their worthy comments and suggestions.

To his family, for the love they bring and for their moral and financial support and continuous
guidance.

To the QECI librarian, Mrs. Marites Panal for her assistance in handling relevant references to
complete her research.

To his great instructors in QECI, for teaching and sharing their knowledge to help him pursue this
study.

To his close friends and classmates and BEED Family for their support, encouragement and
gracious advices.

And lastly, to our almighty God, for the wisdom, love and the countless blessings he provided for
the researcher. Without them, this study would not be possible.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

MRRV
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DEDICATION

The researcher devotedly dedicated his research work to his parents,

To his research director and thesis adviser

Ms. Minchie Aragon

To his thesis adviser

Ms. Roselle Magno

To his friends and to BEED

Above all to Almighty God who gave his strength and skills to carry out this work.

MRRV
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page……………………………………………………………………………………… i

Approval Sheet………………………………………………………………………………... ii

Acknowledgment…………………………………………………………………………….... iii

Dedication…………………………………………………………………………………….. iv

Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………………... v

List of Tables………………………………………………………………………………….. vii

List of Figures………………………………………………………………………………… Vii

Thesis Abstract……………………………………………………………………………….. viii

Chapter 1: The Problem and Its Settings

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………… 1

Local of the Study…………………………………………………………………………….. 2

Statement of the Problem…………………………………………………………………….. 2

Significance of the Study……………………………………………………………………... 3

Scope and Limitation of the Study…………………………………………………………… 4

Conceptual Framework/Research Paradigm…………………………………………………. 4

Definition of Terms…………………………………………………………………………… 5
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Chapter II: Related Literature and Studies

Related Literature……………………………………………………………………………... 6

Foreign Literature……………………………………………………………………. 6

Local Literature……………………………………………………………………… 7

Related Studies………………………………………………………………………………... 8

Foreign Studies………………………………………………………………………. 8

Local Studies………………………………………………………………………… 9

Chapter III: Method of Research and Procedure

Method of Research Used……………………………………………………………………. 11

Research Instrument…………………………………………………………………………... 11

Statistical Treatment…………………………………………………………………………... 12

Chapter IV: Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data 16

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Chapter V: Summary, Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Summary……………………………………………………………………………………… 20

Findings………………………………………………………………………………………. 21

Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………….. 21

Recommendation……………………………………………………………………………… 22

BIBLIOGRAPHY 24

APPENDICES 27

Appendix A: Letter of Request……………………………………………………………….. 28

Appendix B: Guide Questionnaire……………………………………………………. 29

CURRICULUM VITAE 38

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Likert Scale .Descriptive analysis for the respondent’s performance in English 13
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spelling skills and composition writing

Table 2. Range of value of Pearson r Correlation Coefficient. 15

Table 3. Frequency Distribution, Mean, Median, Mode, Variance and Standard 16

Deviation of Scores in English Spelling Skills of Grade VI pupils.

Table 4. Frequency Distribution, Mean, Median, Mode, Variance and Standard 17

Deviation of Scores in English Composition writing of Grade VI pupils.

Table 5. Degree of Relationships between English Spelling Skills and Composition 18

writing

Table 6. Relationship between English Spelling skills and composition writing. 19

LIST OF FIGURE

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework / Research Paradigm 4

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Title : THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ENGLISH SPELLING

SKILLS AND COMPOSITION WRITING SKILLS OF GRADE VI
PUPILS OF LITTLE ANGELS MONTESSORI LEARNING
CENTER (LAMLC) OF ATIMONAN, QUEZON S.Y. 2017-2018

Researcher/Developer : Mark Richard R. Vivar

Degree Conferred : Bachelor of Elementary Education

Name and Address

of Institution : Quezonian Educational College, Inc. Dr. R. Soler St., Atimonan,

Quezon

Adviser : Ms. Carmencita L. Aragon

Year Written : 2017-2018

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THESIS ABSTRACT
This study aims to determine the relationship between English spelling skills and
composition writing skills of the Grade VI pupils of Little Angels Montessori Learning Center (LAMLC)
of Atimonan, Quezon S.Y. 2017-2018.

Specifically, this research study sought to answers to the following questions:

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1. What is the over-all mean scores of the Grade VI pupils in

1.1 Spelling skills
1.2 Composition writing
2. Are there significant relationship between spelling skills and composition writing?
3. What are the possible causes of spelling errors?

The respondents of this study were purposively taken from all Grade VI pupils of Little Angels
Montessori Learning Center. They were composed of twenty (20) pupils with nine (9) males and eleven
(11) female only.

The researcher used the descriptive method of research for this study because the researcher wants to
specify if a child good in spelling is also good in composition writing.

The researcher asked the Grade VI Adviser of Little Angels Montessori Learning Center (LAMLC) if the
composition writing activity chosen is applicable to his Grade VI pupils. The composition writing chosen
which entitled ‘’ My Ambition in life” Twenty (20) spelling words which are grouped according to their
level

After composition writing which entitled “My Ambition in life”. The researcher asked the Grade
VI pupils to the spelling test, these test were checked by the Adviser, a letter of notification signed by the
Adviser was personally given to the Principal of Little Angels Montessori Learning Center (LAMLC) for
her approval.
Every respondent were given each copy of English composition writing activities. The researcher
instructed the respondents to write at least eighty-five (85) words in composition writing then the
researcher distributed.
Another research materials for English spelling test which composed of twenty (20) items five (5)
items for Noun, five (5) items for Adjectives five (5) items for Verb, five (5) items for Root words and
affixes,

FINDINGS

Based on responses of the respondents, these were the findings of the study:

1. The overall test result in English spelling test of the respondents obtained a mean with the value
13.65 having a descriptive analysis of AVARAGE.

2. The overall test result in English composition writing of the respondents obtained a mean with the
value 11.4 having a descriptive analysis of AVARAGE.
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3. There is no significant relationship between English Spelling Skills and Composition writing
abilities in spelling, pupils obtained the mean score of 13.65 and in composition writing obtained
the weighted mean of 11. 4. Using the Pearson r, the computed value was 0.33 with Low
correlation. When both mean were subjected to t-value, the researcher obtained the value of 1.48.
Thus the obtained relationship is not significant to the point .05. Confidence level, there is no
significant relationship between spelling skills and composition writing that’s why the null
hypothesis is accepted.

CONCLUTION

In the above findings, these conclusions were drawn:

Based on the findings, the researcher got a descriptive analysis of AVERAGE in English
spelling test and also in English composition writing test which obtained a descriptive analysis of
AVERAGE, that some pupils shows poor performance in spelling and composition writing, few
of them performed excellently.

There is no significant relationship between spelling and composition writing Grade VI

pupils who are good spellers are also good composition writer.

RECOMMENDATION

From the findings and conclusion, the researcher recommends the following:

For the School Administrator

 Determine the importance and effectiveness of English spelling and writing as a means of
assessing the language, intellectual and promotes active learning social well-being of the learners.
 Give emphasis in the use of spelling book as required parts of the school curriculum.
 Implement the different assessment method in teaching English spelling skills and also as writing
activity.

For the Teachers

 Spelling drills should be done every day in the classroom, so that the pupils will learn more
spelling.
 Should be well trained in problem areas of spelling and phonetics and work continuously to
improve students spelling by using Spelling book.
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 Create writing activities use different strategies that will enhance the knowledge of the pupils in
writing composition, i.e. forming sentence, phrases, writing journal, writing a diary, etc.
 It is the responsibility of English teacher and syllabus designers to integrate all skills and sub
skills to secure the student’s writing competence.

For the Students

 Acquire more knowledge, skills and values in the class and eventually so can do a better
performance.
 Improve their knowledge, skills and abilities both in English spelling and composition writing.
 Engaged themselves on how will their performance in English spelling and composition writing
be evaluate and assess by your teachers.
 Tools may come in handy to enhance spelling skills like Flash cards, wall – charts, cassettes, CDs
and handwriting activities should be practice.

For the Parents

 Encourage their children to actively participate in essay, poem writing, and spelling contest
because it can help them to perform well in.
 Guide them to how to make themselves better in performing activities that is included in English
subject.
 Encourage their children to be expose to authentic materials and lot of training and practice,
because spelling is a skill that is learnt and mastered by much constant repetition.

For the Future Researcher

 Enhance this study by adding useful information in conducting research like studying other tools
and methods that will help to improve teaching English spelling skills
 Develop this research by studying assessment tools and methods on other subject areas.
 Make the pupil as the respondents of other studies to let them discover on how their teachers
assess their performance.

For the Researcher

 Strive for more insights concerning positive implications of spelling and writing in the
development of the pupils which he could take in to great consideration to be an effective
educator.
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