ABSTRACT
The study sought to establish the problems faced by Grade 6 learners at Zenda Primary School in
answering comprehension questions. The idea behind carrying out the research was to make sure
that solutions to rectify the problems faced by Grade 6 learners were found. The research was
carried out in Mberengwa District. The researcher used the case study design to carry out the
study. The study used questionnaires, tests and observations to collect data. In the study ten
teachers and Grade 6 pupils were used as research subjects. The research found out that the
problems faced by learners in answering comprehension questions emanated from three
educational stakeholders. The study found out that lack of reading materials, staff development
meetings on comprehension teaching and the use of teaching media caused learners fail to
answer comprehension questions. Teachers, parents and the learners are the core sources of the
problems faced by learners in comprehension work. The study recommends that the school head,
teachers, parents and pupils should work together in order to alleviate the problems faced by
learners in comprehension writing. This can be done by regular staff development meetings and
regular consultation days in which the parents and teachers meet to discuss the problems faced
by pupils. The study recommends that schools should have reading culture. Teachers should use
teaching and learning media when teaching comprehension. The study recommends that parents
should be educated on the importance of their children’s education.
NDLOVU, W (2021). An Investigation Into The Problems Faced By Grade 6 Learners In Answering Comprehension Questions: A Case Of Zenda Primary School In Mberengwa District. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/an-investigation-into-the-problems-faced-by-grade-6-learners-in-answering-comprehension-questions-a-case-of-zenda-primary-school-in-mberengwa-district
NDLOVU, WEBSTER "An Investigation Into The Problems Faced By Grade 6 Learners In Answering Comprehension Questions: A Case Of Zenda Primary School In Mberengwa District" Afribary. Afribary, 04 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/an-investigation-into-the-problems-faced-by-grade-6-learners-in-answering-comprehension-questions-a-case-of-zenda-primary-school-in-mberengwa-district. Accessed 08 May. 2024.
NDLOVU, WEBSTER . "An Investigation Into The Problems Faced By Grade 6 Learners In Answering Comprehension Questions: A Case Of Zenda Primary School In Mberengwa District". Afribary, Afribary, 04 May. 2021. Web. 08 May. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/an-investigation-into-the-problems-faced-by-grade-6-learners-in-answering-comprehension-questions-a-case-of-zenda-primary-school-in-mberengwa-district >.
NDLOVU, WEBSTER . "An Investigation Into The Problems Faced By Grade 6 Learners In Answering Comprehension Questions: A Case Of Zenda Primary School In Mberengwa District" Afribary (2021). Accessed May 08, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/an-investigation-into-the-problems-faced-by-grade-6-learners-in-answering-comprehension-questions-a-case-of-zenda-primary-school-in-mberengwa-district