Abstract
Developing self-assessment skills is an important aspect of learning. Framed by assessment developed for the year-long sequence of general chemistry, students were asked to rate their ability to answer conceptual questions. Using cognitive interviews, this study revealed that people rely on a range of characteristics other than content knowledge to assess their confidence, including doubt, retrieval difficulty, and test-taking methods. These findings imply that more explicit instruction may be required to encourage correct self-assessment. Students can develop their metacognitive skills and calibrate their perceived ability by completing examinations meant to emphasize content knowledge gaps.
Recommended Citation
Julian, Karen and Balabanoff, Morgan
(2021)
"Exploring Retrieval Difficulties and Self-Confidence in an Assessment of General Chemistry Students,"
The Cardinal Edge: Vol. 1:
Iss.
3, Article 10.
Available at:
https://ir.library.louisville.edu/tce/vol1/iss3/10