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Abstract—This study examines how incorporating
problem-posing tasks within a self-regulated learning cycle
instructional model affects third-grade students’ mathematical
metacognition and self-efficacy. While existing research often
highlights the learning outcomes of problem-posing in math, the
link between these activities and students’ metacognitive
abilities in math still needs to be explored—additionally, the
integration of self-regulated learning strategies with
problem-posing tasks warrants further investigation.
Employing a one-group pretest-posttest design, this research
uses quantitative methods to measure the instructional
approach’s impact on students’ math achievement,
metacognitive skills, and self-efficacy in their abilities. The
research engaged 21 students in a six-week intervention of
problem-posing tasks within a self-regulated learning
framework. Data was analyzed using SPSS 27, revealing
substantial improvements in learning outcomes, metacognitive
abilities, and self-efficacy post-intervention. Students excelled in
evaluative skills over metacognitive knowledge and planning
and monitoring. The findings endorse the effectiveness of
problem-posing activities in the self-regulated learning cycle
instructional model, which can enhance mathematical outcomes
and metacognition. Additionally, students may develop better
self-efficacy through problem-posing activities.
Keywords—mathematical metacognition, problem-posing,
four cyclical patterns, self-efficacy, self-directed learning,
self-regulated learning
Cite: Yen-Hua Chiu and Hsi-Hsun Yang, "Enhancing Mathematical Metacognition and Self-Efficacy in Third-Graders in Elementary School: Integrating Problem-Posing Activities within the Self-Regulated Learning Cycle," International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 75-81, 2024.
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