The Level of Metacognitive Thinking and its Relationship with Perceived Self-Efficacy for a Sample of Junior High School Students in Light of some Variables

Abstract

This research aimed at examining the metacognitive thinking competency level and its relationship with perceived self-efficacy among a sample of Junior high school students. 805 participating students were randomly selected. The study used the modified version of Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI), and the perceived self-efficacy scale. Study results indicated that the sample had a high level of Metacognitive thinking. The study also revealed a significant correlation between metacognitive thinking level and self-efficacy. Statistically significant differences due to students gender in favor of males were found.