IMPACT OF DOUBLE REDUCTION POLICY: INPUT TO MANAGEMENT OF PUPILS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND PHYSICAL HEALTH

The study assessed the academic performance and physical health of grade 4-6 pupils under the Double Reduction Policy as a basis for policy enhancement. This study was conducted to two hundred fifty-five (255) teachers, and three hundred (300) parents for a total of eight hundred fifty-five (855) respondents. The study used descriptive research design. It utilized mean, SD, t test and Pearson Product moment of Correlation in treating the data. The study revealed that the pupils when grouped according to age, gender, birth order and grade level have moderate level of perception when it comes to the implementation of the double reduction policy, the status of the physical health of the pupils is Fair, their academic performance was Fair, there is a significant difference on the physical health and academic performance of pupils under the double reduction policy management according to age, gender, birth order and grade level, as well as there is a significant relationship in the physical health and academic performance of pupils under the double reduction policy when grouped according to age, gender, birth order, and grade level. The study recommended that the pupils can apportion more time to participate in interests, hobbies, and comprehensive quality development, parents better focus on their children's healthy growth. Teachers can provide flexible teaching activities which can help cultivate students' comprehensive qualities and innovative abilities. Policy makers and the government agencies can promote education system reform to cultivate more innovative and practical talents.