Analysis of the writing performance and difficulties of Indigenous Junior High School students for the school year 2024-2025

  ABSTRACT: This study focused on the analysis of the writing performance and difficulties of Indigenous Junior High School students for the school year 2024-2025. The results of this study were utilized as a basis for the development of an enhancement module on English writing for Indigenous Students. The study utilized a mixedmethods and descriptive design, involving 150 Grade 10 Indigenous students and 15 English teachers from IPEd schools in Zambales. Quantitative data on writing performance was gathered using the Writing Assessment Measure (WAM) and analyzed with descriptive statistics. Qualitative data on teaching challenges and strategies was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically.