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Research - Case Studies
![]() and Sixth Form College United Kingdom Thinking Maps and School Effectiveness Analysis of Pupils' Perceptions of Themselves as Learners Young people’s perceptions of themselves as learners and active problem - solvers have been shown in numerous research studies to be a key element in their learning progress. We decided to test the impact of the implementation of Thinking Maps® on learners’ academic self perceptions to determine whether or not the maps changed the way in which a group of Y7 (11 12 year olds) conceive of themselves as learners within educational settings.
Using the MALS data on 156 learners on entry (September) produced a mean score of 60 .5 and after retesting 6 months later the mean score had risen to 67.2. This demonstrates a 10% rise in students’ positive self perceptions as learners and active problem solvers. The key elements, as identified by MALS, are:
When coupled with the questionnaire on Thinking Maps® to the same cohort, our preliminary findings indicate that the introduction of Thinking Maps® as a tool for teaching and learning has contributed to the increased learner confidence in their own ability and motivation as learners. Thinking Maps® Pupil Responses Video Clip The Case Study sections are accessible in the links below and in the upper left column menu on each page of the St Robert Case Study.
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