Most included studies report a significant positive metacognition–math association, with some null and mixed findings¶
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q3 i? Nineteen of 31 included studies reported statistically significant positive associations between metacognition and math performance; eight reported non-significant positive associations and four reported mixed findings. → Gemma Muncer 2021
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Gemma Muncer 2021¶
Gemma Muncer, Philip A. Higham, Corentin J. Gosling, Samuele Cortese, Henry Wood-Downie, & Julie A. Hadwin. (2021). A Meta-Analysis Investigating the Association Between Metacognition and Math Performance in Adolescence. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-021-09620-x
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The qualitative synthesis of the 31 included studies found "Nineteen of the 31 papers reported a statistically significant positive association(s)" (ps < .05), while eight reported non-significant positive associations and four reported mixed findings across multiple measures. Individual study correlations ranged widely (e.g. r = .00 to r = .84 in Table 2).
"Nineteen of the 31 papers reported a statistically significant positive association(s) between MC and math performance ( ps <. 05). Eight studies reported positive association(s) that were not statistically significant. Four studies reported mixed findings"
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Most included studies report a significant positive metacognition–math association, with some null and mixed findings |
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Most included studies report a significant positive metacognition–math association, with some null and mixed findings |
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