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“I will observe my grades every time I changed my strategy. It takes risks, but I can
see that the results have improvement. So, I will try to stick with that one particular
strategy for me to prepare for any exams or quizzes.” (Ipan)

Like Ipan, both Christ and Ameer value effectiveness based on good grades. But they also value
understanding the topic as an indication of effective learning strategy.

“When I see that my grades improve, or I have better understanding during classes or
lectures after a night of study, I feel like my way of studying suits me.” (Christ)
“I am able to understand the topics taught in classes and I am able to answer questions
with the knowledge that I understand from the classes. By seeing my results in
tests/quizzes besides asking for other people's opinions.” (Ameer)

Zizi and Ikin both agrees on answering exercises correctly as part of their evaluation process.

“If I’m able to answer the exercises given correctly then I know that I did study
correctly. If I obtained high result in quiz, then I know that my learning strategy is
effective.” (Zizi)

“and when I finally got the correct answer for calculation. Also, when I feel that I able
to answer the question.” (Ikin)

Another aspect of monitoring is if they were able to explain the topics to their friends
(Schraw & Moshman, 1995). Study by Williams et al. (2010) have shown that people would
give detailed explanation to other individuals compare to when explaining the concept to
themselves. Some students have said that an effective learning strategy is if it allows them to
share their understanding with their friends. For example;

“I feel satisfy and I manage to …. I also can explain the topic to my friend. Exam grade
and my ability to teach my friend.” (As)

“When I am able to explain the process or concept to my friends, I feel that I able to
finally understand the concept.” (Ikin)

Generally, an effective strategy is associated with ability to recall and use the
information during exam/test. But that’s not all, student did not just desire good exam
performance, but also to learn better and have a deeper understanding.

Student finds it difficult to get out from their comfort zone

Despite recognising the value of different learning strategy, it is not easy for student to
take on a new one. According to Hattie, Biggs, and Purdie (1996), there are students who
refused to change their learning strategy especially those who have used them for many years.
Dye and Stanton (2017) previously reported similar findings where they find students resisted
to change learning strategy because they would not want to add on more stressful environment
by trying to figure out new approaches. Students like Kiki and Syarizah said it’s not easy for
them to change their approaches because they already become accustomed to a strategy. They
believed that different approach will not necessarily end up with the desired outcome and
potentially a waste of time.

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