The Measurement and Predictive Ability of Metacognition in Middle School Learners

The authors examined relations among components of metacognition from varying theoretical perspectives, explored the psychometric characteristics of known measures of metacognition, and examined the predictive strength of measures of metacognition for both science and overall academic achievement in...

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Published in:The Journal of educational research (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2012-01, Vol.105 (1), p.1-7
Main Authors: Sperling, Rayne A., Richmond, Aaron S., Ramsay, Crystal M., Klapp, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Correlation
Elementary school students
Grade 7
measurement
Measurement Techniques
Measures (Individuals)
Metacognition
Middle School Students
Predictor Variables
Psychological tests
Psychometrics
Quantitative psychology
Science Achievement
Science Teachers
Self control
self-regulation
Student teacher relationship
Teacher Attitudes
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Summary:The authors examined relations among components of metacognition from varying theoretical perspectives, explored the psychometric characteristics of known measures of metacognition, and examined the predictive strength of measures of metacognition for both science and overall academic achievement in 97 seventh-grade students. Findings indicated expected significant correlations between 2 measures of metacognition, the Junior Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (Sperling, Howard, Miller, & Murphy, 2002) and an open-ended version of Swanson's (1990) metacognition measure and a significant correlation between the Swanson measure and general science teacher ratings of students' metacognition. Student measures demonstrated sound psychometric properties and both were significant predictors of science achievement. Additional analyses, recommendations for future research, and suggestions for practitioners and educators interested in measuring and promoting metacognition are provided.
ISSN:0022-0671
1940-0675
DOI:10.1080/00220671.2010.514690