Title

ENHANCING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH SNAKE AND LADDER READING QUIZZES

Author(s)

NICE R. PARAGAT

Affiliation

MISAMIS UNIVERSITY

Degree Program

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) - English

Contributor

MONTEMAYOR, CLAIRE P. - Adviser

BALUYOS, GENELYN R. - Instructor

Year

2026

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the Snake and Ladder Reading
Quizzes in improving Grade 8 students’ reading comprehension in English at a selected
public secondary school in Ozamiz City during the school year 2025–2026. A classroombased action research design using a single-group pretest–posttest approach was employed.
The respondents consisted of forty-seven (47) Grade 8 students selected through purposive
sampling. Data were gathered using a researcher-made Reading Comprehension Test
administered before and after the implementation of the Snake and Ladder Reading
Quizzes, which were integrated into lessons on formal letters, expository texts, and literary
reading tasks. The instruments were validated by education experts and tested for
reliability. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and paired t-test through
Jamovi software. Findings revealed that students’ reading comprehension improved from
lower performance levels before the intervention to higher levels after the implementation.
Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores,
indicating that the Snake and Ladder Reading Quizzes effectively enhanced students’
reading comprehension. The study concluded that the Snake and Ladder Reading Quiz is
an effective game-based instructional strategy for improving students’ reading skills and
engagement in English classes.

Keywords

Reading Comprehension, Snake and Ladder Reading Quiz, Game-Based Learning, Action Research, Grade 8 Students, English Instruction.

Collaborating Institution

Department of Education