Metacognition and Performance in Mathematical Problem- Solving Among Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) Pre-service Teachers

Abstract

This study assessed the metacognition and performance in mathematical problem- solving of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) pre- service teachers. A survey questionnaire was used to explore the knowledge and regulation of cognition of the respondents based on the model of Schraw and Dennison (1994). Also, a test was administered to determine the performance of pre- service teachers in mathematical problem- solving. The study involved 151 respondents who already finished their content area courses that included strategies in mathematical problem- solving. Descriptive-correlation design was utilized in the study as it ascertained the association between the metacognition and performance of the pre- service teachers in mathematical problem- solving. The result of the study shows that pre- service teachers have gained the average level of metacognition and have satisfactory performance in mathematical problem- solving. Furthermore, pre- service teachers with high level of metacognition also have high level of performance while those with low level of metacognition also have low level of performance in mathematical problem- solving. The result of the study is an input to further explore metacognition as this is significant not only in the academic activities but also in the complex roles of daily lives.