Table 1 Mathematics learning strategy

Item 1

Metacognitive

When I study for a mathematics test, I try to work out what the most important parts to learn are.

Elaboration

When I study for a mathematics test, I try to understand new concepts by relating them to things I already know.

Memorization

When I study for a mathematics test, I learn as much as I can off by heart.

Item 2

Metacognitive

When I study mathematics, I try to figure out which concepts I still have not understood properly.

Elaboration

When I study mathematics, I think of new ways to get the answer.

Memorization

When I study mathematics, I make myself check to see if I remember the work I have already done.

Item 3

Metacognitive

When I study mathematics, I start by working out exactly what I need to learn.

Elaboration

When I study mathematics, I try to relate the work to things I have learnt in other subjects.

Memorization

When I study mathematics, I go over some problems so often that I feel as if I could solve them in my sleep.

Item 4

Metacognitive

When I cannot understand something in mathematics, I always search for more information to clarify the problem.

Elaboration

I think about how the mathematics I have learnt can be used in everyday life.

Memorization

In order to remember the method for solving a mathematics problem, I go through examples again and again.