Higher intelligence might accelerate the development of metacognitive knowledge in mathematics
A new study of 1,050 German students reveals that higher intelligence accelerates the development of metacognitive knowledge in math. While girls also outpaced boys, initial math skills and motivation did not affect how quickly this knowledge grew.
A recent study of 1,050 early German adolescents reveals that students with higher intelligence experienced more rapid growth in metacognitive knowledge, particularly in mathematics. Metacognitive knowledge refers to an individual's understanding of their own thinking and learning processes, including their strengths and weaknesses, task difficulty, and effective strategies.
The research, conducted by Maria Theobald and colleagues, indicates that intelligence plays a significant role in the development of this knowledge, although other factors like math knowledge, motivation, and school type did not impact its pace. This insight into the role of intelligence in metacognitive knowledge development could help educators tailor learning strategies to better support students with varying levels of cognitive ability.
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