Students’ Engagement and Academic Performance in Chemistry Among the College Students of Medina College

Student engagement is a key factor influencing academic success, as it reflects how actively involved students are in their learning process. Highly engaged students tend to grasp concepts more effectively and achieve better academic outcomes. This study aimed to determine the level of student engagement in learning Chemistry and its significant relationship with academic performance. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, involving college students enrolled in Chemistry at Medina College during the academic year 2023–2024. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to assess students' behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement, while their final Chemistry grades were collected to measure academic performance. Data were analyzed using the mean, t-test, and Pearson r correlation coefficient. The results showed a very strong correlation between student engagement and academic performance in Chemistry. Furthermore, significant relationships were identified between cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement and academic achievement. These findings highlight the importance of fostering student engagement in Chemistry to enhance academic success. It was concluded that increasing students’ behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement positively influences their ability to understand and apply Chemistry concepts, leading to improved academic performance.