ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Construction and Standardization of the Metacognition Scale

The present study aimed to construct and standardize a Metacognition Scale specifically designed to assess the metacognitive abilities of Under Graduate students. Grounded in both classical and contemporary theoretical frameworks, the scale was developed to encompass four key dimensions of metacognition: Knowledge of Cognition, Regulation of Cognition, Control of Cognition, and Experiences of Cognition. Each dimension was operationalized through clearly defined sub-dimensions, reflecting the multifaceted nature of metacognitive processes, including planning, monitoring, adaptability, and self-reflective awareness. The item pool was generated through an extensive review of literature and refined with the input of educational experts to ensure content relevance, linguistic clarity, and cultural appropriateness. Following pre-try-out and try-out stages, the scale underwent item analysis using the upper (27%)-lower (27%) group method and t-tests, leading to the retention of 36 effective items, balanced across the four dimensions. These were formatted into a five-point Likert scale, including both positive and negative statements to mitigate response bias. Reliability testing through the test-retest method indicated a statistically significant but weak negative correlation (r = -0.247, p = 0.039), suggesting a need for further refinement in temporal stability. However, the scale demonstrated strong content, face, and internal validity, confirmed by expert judgment and statistical analysis. By addressing gaps in existing tools and integrating underexplored dimensions such as control and experiences of cognition, this instrument offers a comprehensive, psychometrically sound means of evaluating metacognitive development in Under Graduate students. The scale holds promise for use in educational diagnostics, intervention planning, and further academic research. Keywords: Metacognition, Under Graduate Students.