International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR)   Year: 2024 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 6 | Page No.: 171-191 ENHANCING READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS OF GRADE 9 LEARNERS: A STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF 4RS STRATEGY Download PDF QUIMEN, DHANITZ Abstract: This classroom-based action research explored the effectiveness of the 4Rs strategy (Reading, Retelling, Reacting, and Reflecting) in enhancing the reading comprehension skills of Grade 9 learners at Gordon Heights National High School. The study addressed a significant challenge that had been present in the Philippine education system, where students consistently ranked low in international assessments, especially in reading comprehension. By implementing the 4Rs strategy, the research aimed to improve learners' ability to critically understand, analyze, and evaluate texts. This study employed a one-group pretest-posttest design, involving 39 ninth-grade learners, identified as struggling readers. Pre-tests and post-tests were administered to measure the impact of the intervention. Statistical analysis using the Shapiro-Wilk and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test evaluated the significance of the observed changes in comprehension levels. The results indicated a marked improvement in the learners' critical comprehension skills after implementing the 4Rs strategy intervention. The implications of this study suggested a need for broader implementation of the 4Rs strategy to develop reading comprehension skills among learners. This, in turn, could have contributed to improved academic performance and the ability to make informed decisions. The research thus contributed to the ongoing development of effective teaching methods by emphasizing the importance of innovative approaches, particularly the 4Rs, which equip learners with knowledge and skills needed for critical comprehension, allowing them to go beyond the text.