World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue X (October 2026), pp.50-54
JANICE P. MARCOS
Teacher III/ Nappaccu Pequeno Elementary School
Abstract
Vocabulary acquisition is pivotal for English language proficiency, yet young learners often struggle with long-term word retention under conventional rote instruction. This study evaluated the impact of cognitive learning strategies on the vocabulary retention of Grade 6 English learners at Nappaccu Pequeño Elementary School, Reina Mercedes District, Isabela, Philippines. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive-comparative, single-group pretest-posttest experimental design, empirical data were gathered from a total enumeration sample of N = 62 Grade 6 pupils (34 males, 28 females) during the 2025–2026 academic year. Participants were evaluated using a 20-item standardized vocabulary instrument pre- and post-exposure to cognitive strategies grounded in Piagetian cognitive operations, including contextual analysis, mental imagery, deduction, and hypothesis testing. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and paired t-test at alpha = 0.05. Baseline pretest scores yielded a mean of M = 40.05 (SD = 1.40, 57.13% accuracy), indicating moderate initial proficiency. Post-intervention scores demonstrated a substantial increase to M = 42.75 (SD = 1.55, 95.72% accuracy). Inferential testing confirmed a statistically significant improvement (t = 5.80, p < .05, critical t = 1.653), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. Systematic integration of cognitive learning strategies significantly strengthens vocabulary recall and conceptual comprehension, offering empirical grounds for curriculum enrichment in elementary English pedagogy.
Keywords
Cognitive strategies, vocabulary retention, elementary English, language acquisition
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