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VOL. 8, ISSUE 4 (2023)
Assessment of the grammar skills of first year college students in a private university
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Josephine O Oted, Eva L Alcantara, Evelyn K Montecalvo, Jannet P Paster
Abstract

This study aimed to assess the grammar skills of the first year students enrolled in Purposive Communication subject. Specifically, it answered the following research problems: 1) What is the demographic profile of the students in terms of age, sex, school graduated from, and course; 2) What are the English grammar skills of the respondents; 3) Is there a significant difference in the English grimmer skills of the respondents when grouped according to profile.  This study employed the Descriptive Research Design and Stratified Random Sampling (proportional). It also used a combination of researcher-made and standardized questionnaires. The data was analyzed using Frequency, Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, and Pearson’s Chi-square.

The findings revealed that majority of the respondents belonged to ages 19-20 years old, female, graduated from private schools, and enrolled in the College of Nursing. The result also divulged that the respondents belonged to the Advanced level in grammar skill, with an average mean of 13.4.  This study further showed that there was no significant difference in the grammar skills of the respondents when grouped according to profile.

The study concludes that the first-year students had a superior understanding of English grammar, which helped them articulate their thoughts clearly to others.
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Pages:93-99
How to cite this article:
Josephine O Oted, Eva L Alcantara, Evelyn K Montecalvo, Jannet P Paster "Assessment of the grammar skills of first year college students in a private university". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 8, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 93-99
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