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Journal : Journal on Mathematics Education

Metacognitive skills in low self-efficacy students: A case study of junior high school students in the using of the Pythagorean theorem Pathuddin; Azizah, Nurul; Lefrida, Rita; Alfisyahra
Journal on Mathematics Education Vol. 16 No. 3 (2025): Journal on Mathematics Education
Publisher : Universitas Sriwijaya in collaboration with Indonesian Mathematical Society (IndoMS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22342/jme.v16i3.pp783-798

Abstract

Metacognitive skills are increasingly acknowledged as a decisive determinant of mathematical proficiency, as they enable students to plan, monitor, and evaluate their cognitive strategies in problem-solving. However, empirical studies rarely focus on how these skills are exhibited by students with low self-efficacy, a population particularly vulnerable to persistent underachievement in mathematics. Addressing this gap, the present study provides novel insights into the metacognitive functioning of low self-efficacy students when engaging with problem-solving tasks, specifically in the context of the Pythagorean Theorem. The study aimed to describe the manifestation of metacognitive skills among junior high school students with low self-efficacy and analyze their problem-solving strategies and underlying thought processes. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, participants were identified as low self-efficacy students using a standardized questionnaire. Data were obtained from self-efficacy questionnaires, problem-solving tasks, and semi-structured interviews, and subsequently analyzed through metacognitive indicators embedded within Polya’s problem-solving framework. Findings indicate that while low self-efficacy students exhibited consistent awareness and evaluative monitoring, their regulatory skills were less developed, particularly in the reviewing stage of problem-solving. Although planning and assessment strategies were evident, frequent errors required iterative adjustments before arriving at correct solutions. These results highlight the intertwined relationship between metacognition and affective-motivational factors, suggesting that mathematics instruction should explicitly integrate self-efficacy enhancement with metacognitive training. The study contributes to advancing the theoretical discourse on mathematics learning and offers practical implications for designing instructional models that accommodate learners with diverse motivational profiles.
Co-Authors Abd Hamid Abd. Hamid Afadil Ahiruddin Ain, Nur' Alfahira, Nurul Alfarizi, Nugroho Alfirna Alfisyahra Alfisyahra Alfisyahra Alfisyahra Alfisyahra Alfisyahra Alfisyahra, Alfisyahra Alfisyhara, Alfisyhara Amelia, Risna Anggraini Anggraini Anggraini Anggraini Anugrah, Aldi Asnur Ali Aswandi Aswandi Baharuddin Hamzah Baharuddin Paloloang Baharuddin Paloloang Bakri Bakri Bakri Bakri Bakri Mallo Besse Nur Anisa Borosi, Miranda Adhitya Dasa Ismaimuza Datuanggoa, Jeniati Desrin Lebagi Desti Desti Desti, Desti Dewi Satria Ahmar Dewi Ulfiana Dyah Permata Evie Awuy Evie Awuy Evie Awuy Fajriani Fajriani Fajriani Fajriani Fani, Sri Fatmawati Fatmawati Galu Parwati Gandung Sugita Greskensia, NI Made Vemi HB, Usman Hermin, Arwini Puspita Holyness Nurdin Singadimedja I Luh Restini I Nyoman Murdiana I Nyoman Murdiana Ibni Hadjar Ika Citra Pratiwi Indriana Indriana, Indriana Kanarasi, Yabes Maxrobin Kelengi, Fadlun Wahyuni Khasanah, Tri Nur lawaty, susy Linawati Linawati Linawati Linawati Lumi, Jesica Lusiana Lusiana M, Bakri M. Diah, Anang Wahid Mainarni, Welli Martina Martina Maxinus Jaeng Meinarni, Welli Meliasari, Cindy Moh. Fadhel Rumi Moh. Habil S. Saleh Muazin, Muhammad Mubarik Mubarik Mubarik Muh Ikbal Almahdali Muh. Hasbi Muh. Hasbi Muh. Rizal Muh. Rizal Muhammad Muazin mukarramah MUSTAMIN IDRIS Nasir, Rahma Ningrum, Ing Diar Maswal Nita Nita Nur Adila Apriani Nur Intan Nurhayadi Nurhayadi Nurhikma, Nurhikma NURUL AZIZAH Permata, Dyah Purnama Ningsih Purwanindina, Atila Maheswari Dewi Qomaria, Esti Rabiyatul Adawiyah Rahma Nasir Rahma Nasir Rahmadiani Rahmadiani Rahmawat, Sitti Ratna Dwi Oktavia Restini, I Luh Rezki Lola Yunita Rita Lefrida Rita Lefrida Rumi, Moh. Fadhel Sabila B, Dini Nurul Sakinah Sakinah Santika, Putu Setiawaty, Puji Wahyu Sindi Geby Sintia Sinta, Selviana Sitti Nurhaliza Sitti Rahmawati Sri Wahyuni Sudarman Bennu Sukayasa Sukayasa Sutji Rochaminah Suwardin, Muhammad Tobigo, Yekri Sandi Ulfiana, Dewi Usman HB Welli Meinarni Welli Meinarni Wirdania, Wirdania Yuli Asri