Influence of 21st Century Learning Skills on the Problem-Solving Ability of Grade Six Learners

This study examined the relationship between 21st-century learning skills and the problem-solving ability of 356 Grade 6 learners in San Fernando II District, Division of Bukidnon, during the School Year 2025–2026. A descriptive–correlational research design was employed to determine the levels of learners’ 21st-century skills, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, and their problem-solving ability, as well as the association between these variables. Data were collected using validated survey instruments and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson product–moment correlation, and multiple regression analysis.
Findings revealed that learners demonstrated moderate levels of critical thinking and communication, and high levels of collaboration and creativity, while their overall problem-solving ability was interpreted as good. However, correlation analysis showed no statistically significant relationship between 21st-century skills and problem-solving ability. Regression results further indicated that none of the skill dimensions significantly predicted learners’ problem-solving performance.

21st-century skills, critical thinking, problem-solving ability, Grade 6 learners

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