Supporting metacognitive monitoring in mathematics learning for young people with autism spectrum disorder: A classroom-based study

Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice
Katie MarasMark Brosnan

Abstract

Previous research suggests impaired metacognitive monitoring and mathematics under-achievement in autism spectrum disorder. Within educational settings, metacognitive monitoring is supported through the provision of feedback (e.g. with goal reminders and by explicitly correcting errors). Given the strength of the relationship between metacognition, learning and educational attainment, this research tested new computer-based metacognitive support (the 'Maths Challenge') for mathematics learners with autism spectrum disorder within the context of their classroom. The Maths Challenge required learners to engage in metacognitive monitoring before and after answering each question (e.g. intentions and judgements of accuracy) and negotiate with the system the level of difficulty. Forty secondary school children with autism spectrum disorder and 95 typically developing learners completed the Maths Challenge in either a Feedback condition, with metacognitive monitoring support regarding the accuracy of their answers, goal reminders and strategy support, or with No Feedback. Contrary to previous findings, learners with autism showed an undiminished ability to detect errors. They did, however, demonstrate reduced cohesion between their p...Continue Reading

References

Jan 1, 1980·Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis·G Dunlap, R L Koegel
Apr 7, 1999·Child Development·A FarrantM Blades
Dec 10, 1999·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders·A FarrantJ Boucher
Feb 22, 2000·Psychonomic Bulletin & Review·K W Thiede
Jun 27, 2003·Psychology and Aging·John DunloskyChristopher Hertzog
Aug 12, 2003·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders·Susan Dickerson Mayes, Susan L Calhoun
Apr 22, 2004·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders·Christopher Jarrold, Jon Brock
Jan 22, 2005·Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines·Brian Butterworth
Mar 3, 2007·Child Development·Kathrin Lockl, Wolfgang Schneider
Oct 20, 2007·Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice·Hsu-Min Chiang, Yueh-Hsien Lin
Aug 16, 2008·The European Journal of Neuroscience·Petra H J M VlamingsChantal Kemner
Oct 29, 2008·Neuropsychology Review·Lauren KenworthyGregory L Wallace
Jun 19, 2009·Autism Research : Official Journal of the International Society for Autism Research·Sarah J WhiteElisabeth L Hill
Sep 15, 2009·Current Directions in Psychological Science·Janet Metcalfe
Feb 9, 2010·Developmental Science·David Williams, Francesca Happé
Aug 14, 2012·The British Journal of Educational Psychology·Marissa K HartwigJohn Dunlosky
Oct 24, 2012·Journal of Abnormal Psychology·Elise B BarbeauLaurent Mottron
Aug 21, 2013·Biological Psychiatry·Teresa IuculanoVinod Menon
Jun 24, 2014·Journal of Abnormal Psychology·Catherine GraingerSophie E Lind
Dec 10, 2014·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders·Elisabeth M WhyteK Suzanne Scherf
Mar 27, 2015·Autism Research : Official Journal of the International Society for Autism Research·David Aagten-MurphyElizabeth Pellicano
May 8, 2015·Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice·Deb KeenGreta Ridley
Oct 27, 2015·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders·Camilla M McMahonPeter Mundy
Apr 20, 2018·Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice·David M WilliamsCatherine Grainger

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Software Mentioned

Maths Challenge
Real Studio

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Autism

Autism spectrum disorder is associated with challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and often accompanied by sensory sensitivities and medical issues. Here is the latest research on autism.