Effectiveness of Project AMS (Ang Makabulig-Basasasiwalonians) and Learners’ Comprehension Skill

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Project AMS and on learners' comprehension skill at Siwalo National High School in the Municipality of Maasin, Schools Division of Iloilo, Philippines, during the School Year 2024-2025. Employing a quantitative-correlational research design, the study targeted junior high school learners, focusing on the effectiveness of Project AMS and learners’ comprehension skill (dependent variable) and various personal profiles of the respondents (independent variables), including sex, grade level, monthly family income, mother’s educational attainment, and father’s occupation. Key research questions addressed the respondents' demographic profile, the overall effectiveness of Project AMS, the learners' comprehension skills, and the existence of significant differences and relationships among these variables. Findings revealed that the majority of respondents were male, in Grade 7, with a monthly family income above 20,000, while their mothers had educational attainment below the college level, and fathers were primarily technical workers. The overall assessment indicated a high level of effectiveness of Project AMS. Learners' comprehension skills were rated as very satisfactory, with notable distinctions based on grade level, family income, and parental education; however, no significant differences were found across the other demographic variables. Furthermore, there was no significant relationship between the effectiveness of Project AMS and the learners’ comprehension skills. These findings highlight the need for targeted strategies to enhance comprehension skills, particularly for learners in higher grade levels and with varying socioeconomic backgrounds.