Learning Methodology and Academic Performance in the Social Sciences Subject

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https://doi.org/10.67321/7a54c952

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Social Sciences, academic performance, active methodologies, systematic inquiry, Basic General Education

Abstract

The objective of this research was to determine how learning methodology influences academic performance in the Social Sciences subject in Basic General Education, identifying factors associated with institutional results during the 2023–2024 period. The methodology consisted of a quantitative approach with a descriptive-correlational scope, using a non-experimental cross-sectional design, applied to a stratified sample of 150 students at intermediate, upper secondary, and baccalaureate levels. Survey techniques and documentary analysis of performance records were used, complemented by a systematic review of 15 specialized bibliographic sources from the 2021–2025 period. Results revealed that 64% of the student population shows insufficient performance, directly linked to the persistence of rote memorization methods that generate information overload. The Project-Based Learning approach was found to have a feasibility index of 88% for performance optimization, while the integration of recreational and digital resources significantly increases cognitive retention. It is concluded that low academic performance is reversible through the transition to systematic inquiry and contextualized didactic methodologies.

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Recibido

2026-01-12

Aceptado

2026-03-05

Published

2026-03-12

How to Cite

Herrera Zapata , E. B., Ortiz Ortiz , M. F., Herrera Zapata , C. R., Rubio Rubio , S. S., & Toro Rubio, D. J. (2026). Learning Methodology and Academic Performance in the Social Sciences Subject. Horizontes Amazónicos, 2(1), 14. https://doi.org/10.67321/7a54c952

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