During the epidemic, kids in private schools experienced learning loss.

Covid has affected us in a lot of ways and one that affected the most is Education. According to a study conducted jointly by the University of San Carlos (USC) and Thames International School, students from private schools nationwide experienced learning loss in science and mathematics as a result of the disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

3,600 students in Grades 1 through 12 from 18 private schools nationwide have been evaluated as part of the first Philippine Assessment for Learning Loss Solutions (PALLS) by USC and Thames.

The evaluation was carried out in the final trimester of the previous year.

The average scores of all students for science and mathematics are below 60% of the Department of Education's passing percentage.

The PALLS results, which were presented last week by USC School of Education dean Richard Jugar, revealed that the average score was passing in English but that as the grade level advanced, the average scores for all three subjects decreased, indicating a more severe impact of the pandemic for those in Grades 4 to 12.

This could increase the likelihood of students failing their subsequent board exams and entering colleges and universities with a high range of learning losses after graduating from senior high school.

In the final quarter of last year, the assessment was completed.

“It is therefore hoped that through this initiative, USC and Thames International will find like-minded individuals and groups who will partner with us in crafting and putting in place intervention programs that will put a stop to learning loss and turn it to a learning boost,” Cellan added