Metacognitive States Questionnaire (SMI) Test
In 4 minutes, understand how you monitor your thinking, focus, and progress during studying or exams. This 20 question snapshot pinpoints strengths and weak spots so support can be targeted fast.
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Self-check (S)
Self-check (S)
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12.3
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9.7 — 15
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Engagement in activity (Eia)
Engagement in activity (Eia)
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9
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6.7 — 11.4
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20
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Using Strategies (US)
Using Strategies (US)
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13
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10.3 — 15.6
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20
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Action Planning (AP)
Action Planning (AP)
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13.8
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11.8 — 15.7
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20
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
Read each statement and indicate whether you thought in a similar way during the exam (quiz, test). There are no right or wrong answers. Do not spend too much time on any one statement. Provide the response that, in your judgment, best describes your thoughts while completing the assessment.
- No
- Probably no
- Probably yes
- Yes
- No
- Probably not
- Probably yes
- Yes
- No
- Probably no
- Probably yes
- Yes
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Metacognitive States Questionnaire (SMI) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report measure assesses metacognitive states during task performance, such as monitoring and regulating one’s thinking while learning or completing evaluative activities. The Metacognitive States Questionnaire (SMI) is intended to capture momentary aspects of cognitive self-awareness and self-control in achievement-related contexts.
The instrument includes 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. It can be used in educational, coaching, or clinical-adjacent settings to support discussions about attention regulation, perceived cognitive control, and self-evaluative processes during performance demands. The Metacognitive States Questionnaire (SMI) is attributed to Adrian Wells.
Author: Adrian Wells
Literature: Flavell, J. H. Metacognition and cognitive monitoring: A new area of cognitive-developmental inquiry. American Psychologist. 1979.; O’Neil, H. F., Jr., & Abedi, J. Reliability and validity of a state metacognitive inventory: Potential for alternative assessment. CRESST, University of California, Los Angeles. 1998.
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