Home⇛Mindoro Journal of Social Sciences and Development Studies (MJSSDS)⇛vol. 2 no. 2 (2025)

Effectiveness of brigada pagbasa program on students’ academic program in Filipino: a comparative study

Melvin A. Acas | April Joy G. Balilo

Discipline: Education, Development Studies

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the Brigada Pagbasa Program in enhancing students’ academic performance in the Filipino subject at San Vicente National High School. A comparative research design was employed to analyze the academic performance of 50 students before and after their participation in the program during the academic year 2020–2021. The Brigada Pagbasa Program was implemented through structured reading sessions, tutorial activities, and community-supported literacy interventions facilitated by teachers and volunteers. Students’ performance was assessed using their final grades in the Filipino subject from Grade 7 (prior to the program) and Grade 8 (after program participation). Results showed that students initially performed at a “moderate” level, with a mean grade of 83.74, which improved to a “high” level, with a mean grade of 87.12 after one year of program implementation. A paired t-test indicated a statistically significant improvement in academic performance (p < 0.01). These findings suggest that the Brigada Pagbasa Program was effective in supporting academic achievement in Filipino. However, the study is limited by its focus on a single subject, reliance on historical academic records, and the absence of control for external factors that may have influenced student outcomes.



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