{"id":19664,"date":"2025-03-07T21:46:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T21:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=19664"},"modified":"2025-03-07T21:46:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T21:46:56","slug":"why-student-performance-is-still-impacted-by-covid-new-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/why-student-performance-is-still-impacted-by-covid-new-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Student Performance Is Still Impacted by COVID: New Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A recent University of Mississippi study reveals that student performance scores have not rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, attributing the ongoing decline to the loss of crucial life skills developed in high school.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dfbf163 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px;\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Student performance scores dipped following the COVID-19 pandemic and have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to recent findings from the University of Mississippi. The study, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2227-7102\/14\/11\/1268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in a special issue of the Educational Sciences journal, suggests a deeper cause than just missed academic content during school shutdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UM researchers Gregg Davidson, Kristin Davidson and Hong Xiao attribute the sustained decline in performance to a loss of essential life skills usually cultivated in high school, such as time management, self-motivation, critical thinking and social interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe were a little puzzled at first because if learning was impacted by one big event, why didn\u2019t scores drop and level off or start to climb again?\u201d Gregg Davidson, a professor of geology and geological engineering, said in a news release. \u201cWhy did scores continue declining each year since COVID-19?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These life skills are crucial for academic success and overall well-being, the team noted. Without them, students may find it challenging to stay engaged, manage coursework and seek help when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-Term Trends Highlight Deeper Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Internally, the team examined changes across online and face-to-face class formats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to the pandemic, students generally performed worse in online classes compared to traditional settings. However, highly motivated students maintained high grades across both formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFollowing the pandemic, the study expanded to determine if the impact of school shutdowns changed anything &#8212; and did it ever,\u201d added Kristin Davidson, a lecturer in\u00a0computer and information science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The researchers found that the structural benefits of face-to-face classes &#8212; such as structured schedules and minimized distractions &#8212; dissolved post-COVID. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe performance of students in the face-to-face classes dropped to be indistinguishable from the online scores,\u201d added Gregg Davidson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longitudinal Data and Growing Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An analysis over 15,000 records from non-major geology courses over eight years by Xiao, an assistant professor of computer and information science, demonstrated the persistence of this problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe scores are a reflection of a growing percentage of undergraduates each year who were in high school during the pandemic,\u201d Gregg Davidson added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of 2023, the study showed no signs of improvement in student scores, emphasizing the importance of life skill development both before and during college. Families play a vital role in this process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat can start with family,\u201d Xiao added. \u201cFamily is their first major connection.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research underscores the urgent need for educators and families to be proactive in fostering these life skills. Understanding and addressing this ongoing issue is key to ensuring future student success, both academically and professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/olemiss.edu\/news\/2025\/3\/covid-impact-on-education\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">University of Mississippi<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Student performance scores dipped following the COVID-19 pandemic and have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to recent findings from the University of Mississippi. The study, published in a special issue of the Educational Sciences journal, suggests a deeper cause than just missed academic content during school shutdowns. 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