The think-aloud measure predicts word problem solving performance, explaining 33 percent of variance¶
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q2 i3 The think-aloud measure correlated r = .57 with word problem solving and explained 33 percent of variance in performance. → Jacobse 2012
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Jacobse 2012¶
Jacobse, A. E., & Harskamp, E. G. (2012). Towards efficient measurement of metacognition in mathematical problem solving. Metacognition and Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-012-9088-x
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Think-aloud protocols of two multistep word problems were scored with a systematical observation scheme (interrater reliability κ=0.95); in the grade 5 sample (n=39) the measure correlated r = .57 with the problem solving test and "explains a total of 33 percent of the variance in mathematics performance."
"In our study, the think-aloud measure explains a total of 33 percent of the variance in mathematics performance, which is comparable to the predictive validity reported in other studies with think-aloud measures"
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Related Claims¶
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- A general self-report metacognition questionnaire shows no relationship with word problem solving performance and no convergence with on-line metacognitive measures in grade 5 — related
- Several sophisticated metacognitive regulation activities showed little to no variance among grade 5 students during think-aloud problem solving — related
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The think-aloud measure predicts word problem solving performance, explaining 33 percent of variance |
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The think-aloud measure predicts word problem solving performance, explaining 33 percent of variance |
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