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Grammar proficiency among junior high school students: Identifying learning gaps for targeted English instruction

Author

Cherry Mae O. Espara*
Northeastern College, Santiago City, Isabela, Philippines

Alma P. Gonzales, PhD
Northeastern College, Santiago City, Isabela, Philippines
E-mail: almagonzales@northeasterncollege.edu.ph

Abstract

Grammar proficiency is essential for junior high school students to communicate clearly and develop effective English language skills. However, limited local evidence is available on the specific grammar difficulties of students at Saint Joseph’s College of Baggao, Cagayan. This study assessed the grammar skills of 50 junior high school students at the institution. It employed a descriptive research design and used a researcher-developed grammar proficiency test covering parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, pronoun usage, prepositions, and sentence construction. The results showed an overall mean score of 61.5%. Students performed best in parts of speech, with 74%, while prepositions received the lowest score of 52%. Sentence construction and verb tenses also emerged as areas requiring further attention. These findings provided a basis for developing a contextualized grammar instructional program. English teachers are encouraged to use targeted grammar activities and regular assessments to address students’ identified learning needs.

Keywords:  Grammar proficiency, junior high school, English instruction, grammatical competencies, instructional program.

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DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05041635

Recommended citation:
Espara, C. M. O., & Gonzales, A. P. (2026). Grammar proficiency among junior high school students: Identifying learning gaps for targeted English instruction. Pantao (International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (4), 924-931. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05041635

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