Reading Proficiency as Predictor of Mathematical Competence of Junior High School Learners

The Department of Education attributed Filipino learners' low academic achievement on their language proficiency. In response to the ongoing challenges in attaining competency level in mathematics in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used a descriptive-predictive research design to examine reading comprehension as a predictor of mathematics competence. Furthermore, it seeks to answer if reading comprehension is a predictor of math competence of the learners. Examination of the regression coefficient revealed learners' level of reading proficiency has significant impact on learner's mathematical achievement. Math and English data were acquired with the cooperation of school subject coordinators, while data for learners' profile was gathered from parents during module deliveries, all while complying to the IATF's safety and health protocols. The findings revealed that learners' reading comprehension has a positive or negative impact on their math class achievements. Thus, reading proficiency predicts mathematics competence in Junior High School learners. It also revealed that reading proficiency of learners was under instructional level; while their math competence was of average. Implementing a home-based reading program that encourages parents and home tutors to engaged in their children's reading development, making learning resources available to learners to develop reading and math skills