Page 393 - RUICHSS 2023 Proceeding

University of Ruhuna ISSN: 2706-0063
Matara, Sri Lanka

Characteristics of the Sample

Among the six studies examined, five reported that their sample consisted of
students. Specifically, one study focused solely on primary students, two

studies encompassed secondary students, while the remaining two

encompassed both primary and secondary educational levels. In one instance,
the sample was drawn from the teacher cohort. Regarding the subjects of the

analyses, four of the six studies conducted assessments of learning loss in both
Mathematics and Languages, while one study exclusively examined

Mathematics and another exclusively evaluated language proficiency. In terms
of geographical distribution, five out of the six studies were conducted in

European nations, while the remaining study originated from North America.

Analytical Study

Following a rigorous selection procedure, a total of six articles were subjected

to coding procedures, employing a standardised framework that encompassed
key parameters. These parameters included the geographical location (nation),

the temporal duration of school closures, the educational level, the observed
effects of learning loss, the resultant impact on equality, and the size of the

sample. This systematic approach was integral to ensuring a comprehensive

and structured analysis of the selected articles within the research study.

The comprehensive examination process yielded notable findings, with five

out of the six studies reporting substantial learning losses in specific subject
areas. To elucidate, Felipe et al. (2022) observed a significant learning loss

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