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. 2018 Fall;17(3):ar42. doi: 10.1187/cbe.17-10-0211

TABLE 2.

Subscales of the MSLQ and items showing significant difference between groups

Scale name Number of items Significance of ANOVAa Items with significance (5% level)b Kruskal-Wallis asymptotic significance
Cognitive and metacognitive strategies
Rehearsal 4

  • 0.005 (at risk and LTP)

  • At risk and MM p = 0.037

  • 46. (Groups 1 and 2 and groups 2 and 3) When studying for this course, I work through my class notes and the course materials a number of times

  • 59. (Groups 1 and 2) I memorize key words to remind myself of important concepts in this course.

  • 0.000

  • 0.026
Organization 4 0.053 49. I make simple charts, diagrams, or tables to help me organize course material. 0.036
Metacognitive self-regulation 12 0.002

  • 41. When I become confused about something I’m reading for this course, I go back and try to figure it out

  • 61. (Groups 2 and 3) I determine what I am supposed to learn from the material before I start studying

  • 78. (Groups 1 and 2) When I study for this course, I set goals for myself in order to direct my activities in each study session.

  • 79. (Groups 1 and 2) If I get confused taking notes in this course, I make sure I sort it out afterwards.

  • 0.023

  • 0.009

  • 0.001

  • 0.001
Elaboration 6 0.013

  • 62. (Groups 2 and 3) I try to relate ideas in this subject to those in other courses whenever possible.

  • 81. (Groups 2 and 3) I try to apply ideas from course material in other course activities such as lectures and discussions

  • 0.032

  • 0.000
Critical thinking 5 0.021
Resource management strategies
Time and study environment 8 0.013 35. (Groups 1 and 2) I study in a place where I can concentrate on my course work. 0.000
Effort Regulation 4

  • 0.000 (at risk and LTP)

  • MM and LTP p = 0.010

  • 37. (Groups 1 and 2 and groups 2 and 3) I feel so lazy or bored when I study for this course that I give up before I finish what I planned to do. (reverse coded)

  • 48. (Group 1 and 2 and 2 and 3) I work hard to do well in this course even if I don’t like what we are doing.

  • 60. When course work is difficult, I either give up or only study the easy parts. (reverse coded)

  • 0.000

  • 0.000

  • 0.005
Peer learning 3 0.015

  • 34. (Groups 2 and 3) When studying for this course, I try to explain the material to a classmate or friend.

  • 45. (Groups 2 and 3) I try to work with other students from this course to complete the course assignments.

  • 0.003

  • 0.032

aScales indicated in bold are scales that show “convincing” evidence (p < 0.01) of differences between the two extreme groups.

bAll significant differences indicated are between the at-risk and LTP group, unless otherwise indicated.