Poor word recognition and spelling skills among basic three pupils of Kperiga D-A Primary School Walewale

Abstract

This research was designed to help basic three pupils of Kperiga D /A Primary School in the West Mamprusi Municipality-Walewale through the use of phonemes to improve upon their word recognition and spelling skills. The qualitative research design was used to guide the study. The sample size was made up of forty-eight (48) pupils. Pre-test and post-test were used together with intervention activities to collect data for this research. After the intervention it was found that pupils exhibited higher performance. That is an improvement in recognizing and pronouncing words correctly which in effect make pupils good readers. It was therefore recommended that activity oriented and teaching and learning materials should be used to bring about change of behavior of pupil in the class. This will increase the participation and performance of pupils and also enhance their knowledge in recognizing words and ability to spell and read correctly and fluently.