International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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Effects of Peer Tutoring on the Reading Fluency of Learners: An Experimental Study

Author(s) Ms. Catalina Mely C. Peregrino, Dr. Roel P. Villocino
Country Philippines
Abstract This study examined the effectiveness of peer tutoring in improving the reading fluency of Grade 3 learners at Kapatungan Elementary School. Participants were identified as performing at the frustration level in reading fluency through the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI) Group Screening Test (GST). Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the study compared the performance of control and experimental groups before and after the intervention. Pre-test results showed that both groups were performing at the frustration level across all components of reading fluency. However, post-test findings revealed significant improvements in the experimental group, which consistently outperformed the control group in reading speed, accuracy, and prosody. The t-test for independent samples indicated a statistically significant difference (p = 0.000) in post-test scores between the two groups. These findings highlight the potential of structured, interactive, and learner-centered strategies like peer tutoring in addressing reading difficulties that persist under traditional instruction. The study encourages the integration of peer-based interventions in early-grade literacy programs to bridge learning gaps and accelerate reading fluency development among struggling readers.
Keywords elementary education, peer tutoring, reading fluency, experimental research,Philippines
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-10
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53016
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9w5hz

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