Is Gender Disparity Still Existent in Numerical and Verbal Aptitude among Adolescents during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Quantitative Analysis

The covid-19 pandemic severely impacted numerous facets of life, one such facet was an individual’s ability to perform different tasks, in other words, the covid-19 pandemic has serious influences on an individual’s aptitude and learning. The present study aims to explore the relationship between the two prominent forms of aptitude, i.e., numerical and verbal aptitude with general aptitude, in addition to authenticating gender disparity between male and female adolescents in terms of numerical and verbal aptitude. For the purpose of the study, the exploratory and descriptive research design has opted; under which primary research with primary data collection was done. A sample of 200 adolescents from senior secondary school, administered an aptitude test based on Cattell-Horn-Carroll Abilities Theory. The data collected through aptitude test administration was then subjected to descriptive statics, Independent T-test, and Pearson moment correlation for data analysis. The results of the study revealed significant findings related to gender disparity in numerical and verbal aptitudes, and the relationship between numerical and verbal aptitudes with general aptitude among adolescents.