MARSI-R
Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory -Revised- MARSI-R
MARSI-R Overview
Kouider Mokhtari's Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory-Revised (MARSI-R) is an assessment tool designed to measure individuals' metacognitive awareness of reading strategies. A refined version of the original MARSI (Mokhtari & Reichard, 2002), the MARSI-R provides a more comprehensive evaluation of how readers monitor and regulate their comprehension while reading.
MARSI-R Developers
The MARSI-R was developed by Kouider Mokhtari, along with his colleagues Dimiter Dimitrov and Carla Reichard. Mokhtari is a leading researcher in literacy and reading comprehension, with a focus on metacognitive strategies and their impact on reading success. The MARSI-R builds on years of research and practical application, offering a valuable tool for both learners and educators seeking to enhance reading skills and metacognitive awareness.
Purpose: The MARSI-R assesses the frequency with which readers use specific cognitive and metacognitive strategies during reading, and how aware they are of these strategies' effectiveness.
Components: The tool consists of a series of self-report items related to different types of strategies, including:
- Global reading strategies (e.g., previewing the text, setting reading goals)
- Problem-solving strategies (e.g., re-reading, adjusting reading pace)
- Support reading strategies (e.g., using dictionaries, taking notes)
Target Audience: It can be used with readers of various age groups and proficiency levels, ranging from elementary school students to adults, and is particularly useful in educational research and assessment.
Applications: It has been employed to evaluate reading behaviors in second language acquisition, literacy studies, and educational psychology. It helps educators understand students' metacognitive skills and tailor instruction accordingly.
Benefits:
- Provides insights into how readers approach texts.
- Identifies areas where readers may need further development in terms of strategy use.
- Can be used to track changes in reading behaviors over time.
Instructions:
Step 1: Complete the basic details form and then click the "Proceed to Test" button.
Step 2: Review each statement to indicate whether you are familiar with and/or use these reading strategies.
Step 3: Use the following scale to indicate your level of awareness and/or usage of each strategy:
I have never heard of this strategy before.
I have heard of this strategy, but I don’t know what it means.
I have heard of this strategy, and I think I know what it means.
I know this strategy, and I can explain how and when to use it.
I know this strategy quite well, and I often use it when I read.
Step 4: After reviewing each strategy statement, select the option that best represents your level of awareness and/or usage of the strategy.
Step 5: You will be able to see and download your test report immediately upon completion.
