Thinking about thinking & Study skills: Professor John Hattie’s research findings

Strategy Example Effect size Organising & transforming Making an outline before writing a paper 0.85 Self-consequences Putting off pleasurable events until work is completed 0.70 Self instruction Self-verbalising the steps to complete a given task 0.62 Self-evaluation Checking work before handing in to teacher

Strategy Example Effect size Help seeking Using a study partner; asking your teacher; 0.59 Keeping records Recording of information related to study tasks Rehearsing & memorising Writing a maths formula down until it is remembered 0.57 Goal setting / planning Making lists to accomplish during studying 0.49 Reviewing records Reviewing class textbook before going to class

Strategy Example Effect size Self-monitoring Observing & tracking one’s own performance and outcomes 0.45 Task strategies Creating mnemonics- memory tools that help to remember facts Imagery Creating or recalling vivid mental images to assist learning 0.44 Time management Scheduling daily studying & homework time Environmental restructuring Efforts to select or arrange the physical setting to make learning easier 0.22