Academic performance and intellectual capacity in school-age children after the COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia
South African Journal of Childhood Education
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| Title | Academic performance and intellectual capacity in school-age children after the COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia | |
| Creator | Paredes Arturo, Yenny V. Rengifo Rengifo, Laurin Diaz Velásquez, Diego M. Paredes Arturo, Nayibe M. | |
| Description | Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic caused prolonged school closures and a shift to virtual education, creating major challenges for children with limited internet access or digital skills. These difficulties disrupted learning, especially in key areas such as mathematics and language.Aim: To examine the relationship between academic performance and intellectual capacity in children aged 6 years – 8 years after the pandemic.Setting: The study took place at a public school in Pasto, Colombia.Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 418 children. Cognitive performance was assessed using the WISC-IV, while academic and demographic data were obtained from Sistema administrador de procesos educativos [Educational Process Management System] (SAPRED).Results: A high proportion of children scored in low-average (38%) and borderline (32%) ranges. Most showed borderline performance in verbal comprehension (77%) and working memory (78%). Significant correlations were found between WISC-IV scores and academic performance in mathematics and Spanish.Conclusion: Intellectual and academic performance levels were mainly low or borderline, highlighting the influence of socioeconomic and environmental factors on post-pandemic learning.Contribution: The study provides insight into post-pandemic cognitive and academic outcomes in Colombian children and emphasises the need for context-sensitive educational and psychological interventions. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2026-04-27 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajce.v16i1.1740 | |
| Source | South African Journal of Childhood Education; Vol 16, No 1 (2026); 7 pages 2223-7682 2223-7674 | |
| Language | eng | |
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