Zimmerman, B. J., Moylan, A., Hudesman, J., White, N., & Flugman, B. (2011). Psychological Test and Measurement Modeling, 53(1), 141–160. https://www.gc.cuny.edu/CUNY_GC/media/CUNY-Graduate-Center/PDF/Centers/CASE/enhancing_self_reflection.pdf.
Reviewed: November 2021
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Outcome measure |
Comparison | Period | Sample |
Intervention mean |
Comparison mean |
Significant? |
Improvement index |
Evidence tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Final exam test score |
Self-regulated learning (SRL) instruction vs. Business as usual |
0 Semesters |
Developmental math course;
|
73.18 |
58.03 |
Yes |
|
|
|
Outcome measure |
Comparison | Period | Sample |
Intervention mean |
Comparison mean |
Significant? |
Improvement index |
Evidence tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
math exam self-efficacy |
Self-regulated learning (SRL) instruction vs. Business as usual |
0 Semesters |
Developmental math course;
|
3.55 |
3.53 |
No |
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|
Outcome measure |
Comparison | Period | Sample |
Intervention mean |
Comparison mean |
Significant? |
Improvement index |
Evidence tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Computer Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System (COMPASS) Mathematics Test (% passed) |
Self-regulated learning (SRL) instruction vs. Business as usual |
0 Semesters |
Developmental math course;
|
47.00 |
27.00 |
Yes |
|
|
|
Passed developmental math course |
Self-regulated learning (SRL) instruction vs. Business as usual |
0 Semesters |
Developmental math course;
|
50.00 |
32.00 |
Yes |
|
|
Characteristics of study sample as reported by study author.
The study was conducted in an urban, public technological college in the United States.
The combined study sample for the developmental and introductory college level math course was 52% male and 48% female.
The intervention consisted of a semester-long (15-week) classroom intervention designed to enhance students' self-reflection through three dimensions: (1) instructor modeling of error correction, (2) guided self-reflection opportunities as part of formative assessment, and (3) incentive system that rewards subsequent attempts at learning.
The comparison group received business-as-usual instruction in their math course.
Instructors assigned to the intervention group (self-regulated learning) attended initial meetings before the beginning of the semester, which included information about academic self-regulation, strategic modeling, and a formative assessment process that coupled frequent feedback on problem-solving quizzes with grade-point incentives for in-depth correction of errors on self-reflection forms. Periodic monitoring occurred throughout the semester. Observers used a checklist that focused on strategy instruction and error analysis, specifically whether the instructor made deliberate errors during presentation, encouraged students to demonstrate problem-solving and error detection strategies, and encouraged students to verbalize error detection and problem-solving strategies. Observation results were used during weekly support meetings with the instructors.
Reviewed: November 2016
Strategies for Postsecondary Students in Developmental Education–A Practice Guide for College and University Administrators, Advisors, and Faculty Practice Guide
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Hudesman, J., Crosby, S., Flugman, B., Issac, S., Everson, H., & Clay, D. B. (2013a). Using formative assessment and metacognition to improve student achievement. Journal of Developmental Education, 37(1), 3–13.
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