Explorando el rendimiento académico en ciencias sociales: Estrategias didácticas para el rendimiento académico de Pruebas Saber 11 del Instituto Bolivariano Esdiseños – Soacha

Abstract

The report analyzes the importance of understanding academic performance on the Saber 11 exams beyond mere numerical results. It points out that the ICFES, the institution responsible for evaluating educational quality in Colombia, designs these tests to measure not only knowledge but also the competencies acquired at the end of secondary education. However, at the Instituto Bolivariano ESDISEÑOS in Soacha, challenges persist regarding the effectiveness of the didactic strategies used. The report emphasizes that limiting assessment to scores can obscure essential factors such as socioeconomic context, teaching methodologies, and the emotional and academic support students receive—especially in socially and economically challenging environments like Soacha. Therefore, it proposes analyzing which didactic strategies truly influence academic performance and whether these respond to students’ needs, fostering critical and meaningful learning.