Metacognitive and Affective Factors Involved in High and Low Math Achievement

To identify the extent to which different cognitive and affective factors are involved in high and low math achievement, a cluster sample of 313 high and low achieving eight graders in Tabreez was given a set of measures on math achievement, attitude towards school, and cognitive/metacognitive knowledge and strategies. Data analyses show that the two achievement groups are distinguishable by the use of both cognitive and metacognitive strategies, academic self-concept, and valuing school goals. The same four factors were involved in distinguishing 67% of both groups.