“A Study on the Metacognitive Awareness of Secondary School Students”

Abstract

The present study investigated the level of metacognitive awareness among secondary school pupils, with a particular focus on the impact of school type, gender, and locality. A survey was administered to 120 secondary school students from both government and private institutions, as well as urban and rural areas, to evaluate their metacognitive awareness. The findings indicated that students' levels of metacognitive awareness varied, with 44.2% exhibiting average awareness and 39.2% demonstrating high awareness. One notable distinction between urban and rural pupils was the amount of metacognitive awareness that urban students displayed. Male students, contrary to several earlier studies, showed a far higher degree of awareness than female pupils. The level of metacognitive awareness was also much greater among private school students compared to public school pupils. These results underscore the necessity of targeted interventions to improve metacognitive abilities, particularly among rural students and those enrolled in government institutions. The study suggests policy measures to resolve resource and opportunity gaps in secondary education and recommends additional research into the underlying causes of these disparities.