Self-Monitoring Tools and Student Academic Success: When Perception Matches Reality

by: Debra A. Bercher

This study investigates the effectiveness of use of self-assessment and post-exam reflection forms as cognitive feedback and additional self-regulated learning strategies students can use to achieve a positive outcome on exams.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 5/1/2012Stock # jcst12_041_05_26Volume 041Issue 05

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