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Education Evaluation

Session: Education Evaluation Multipaper Session 2

Metacognition Assessment: A Proposal for a Self-Report Survey for Children and Teenage Students

Stream: Education and Learning

Thursday, October 24, 2024
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM PST
Location: C124
Abstract Information: This study investigates metacognitive abilities in Brazilian students aged 9 to 16, addressing the challenges in measuring such abilities due to the limitations of self-report questionnaires, especially during adolescence. Recognizing the importance of age-appropriate questionnaire development that considers cognitive, linguistic, and social factors, the research utilized Pascualon's Child Metacognition Assessment Scale and adhered to Classical Test Theory for psychometric analysis. The study was conducted in collaboration with Itaú Foundation, the IDB, Oppen Social, and local governments in São Paulo and Pernambuco states. A pre-tested questionnaire and cognitive interviews were employed to ensure the reliability and appropriateness of the questionnaire for the target age group. The research process included administering the questionnaire to students in São Paulo followed by cognitive interviews, and subsequently applying the final version of the questionnaire to students in Pernambuco. In this context, this article presents the results of a Brazilian study that applied over 8,000 self-report questionnaires to students aged 9 to 16 in 2023. The findings, indicated by Cronbach's alpha values above 0.8 and 0.9, demonstrate excellent internal consistency, suggesting a questionnaire is a reliable tool for assessing metacognitive abilities in children and adolescents. Moreover, the instrument's potential for monitoring and evaluating programs aimed at strengthening metacognitive skills underscores its value in guiding public policy and educational strategies, highlighting the study's significant contribution to the field.