Learning Style and Academic Performance of Senior High School Students of Medina Science High School

Learners have different learning styles to perceive and process new information throughout their learning. One of the ways students learn effectively and enhance their academic performance is by using teaching methods that can accommodate their different learning styles. This research was conducted to determine the significant relationship between learning styles and academic performance of senior high school students. This study used correlational research designs. The respondents of this study were all the Senior High School students at Medina College Science High School in the academic year 2023-2024. An adapted and modified questionnaire to measure the level of practice of the different learning styles of the students and the final grade of the students was used. Mean, Taps, t-test, and Pearson r Correlation Coefficient were used to analyze the gathered data. The result of the study reveals a moderate correlation between learning styles and academic performance among senior high school students at Medina College Science High School. Additionally, there was a significant relationship between the students' learning styles and their academic performance. In this case, the students perform better academically when educational approaches are designed to align with their preferred learning styles. It was concluded that students' learning styles are associated with their academic performance; however, learning styles are not the only factor that might increase students' academic achievement.