Influence of Post Pandemic on Learners' Academic Performance in Mathematics

Abstract: This study investigated the influence of the post-pandemic environment on the academic performance in Mathematics of Grades 8 to 10 students at Clarita Bacalso Dacua (CBD) College in Inayawan, Cebu City, during the school year 2023-2024. Recognizing Mathematics as a core subject essential for fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the study addresses the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly impacted students' learning experiences and outcomes. The research employed a descriptive-correlational design to assess various factors influencing student performance, including student-related factors such as interest and study habits, and teacher-related factors encompassing teaching skills and instructional materials. Data were collected through a modified standardized survey questionnaire administered to a purposively selected sample of junior high school students. The findings reveal that both student-related factors (interest and study habits) and teacher-related factors (teaching skills and instructional materials) significantly influenced Mathematics performance post-pandemic. Respondents’ performance was very satisfactory, and statistical results confirmed a significant relationship between post-pandemic factors and the academic performance of students in Mathematics. Keywords: Influence of post-pandemic, performance in Mathematics, , Junior High School students, student-related influences, teacher-related influences