The Development of Spelling Skills for Irregular Words Outside Standard Spelling Rules Among Grade 3 Students Using Skill Practice Worksheets Combined with Games

Abstract

           This research aimed to develop reading comprehension skills in accordance with the standards of accuracy among Grade 3 students using cooperative skill-based games. The study compared the reading comprehension skills before and after using cooperative skill-based games. The findings are summarized as follows: The reading comprehension skills of Grade 3 students using cooperative skill-based games showed improvement. The learning outcomes of the post-test after applying cooperative skill-based games were higher than the pre-test results. Grade 3 students from three schools in the Thung Yai district, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, were evaluated. The average reading comprehension scores based on accuracy standards increased from a mean score of 74.17 before using the cooperative skill-based games to 79.17 afterward. Among the aspects assessed, reading comprehension aligned with accuracy standards received a mean score of 74.17, while other components, such as fluency and comprehension, also showed improvements.