Item

Mean

Std. Dev.

I consciously focus my attention on important information related to GT when solving a problem

3.44

0.727

I focus on the meaning and significance of new information

3.29

0.721

I create my own examples to make information more meaningful

3.27

0.829

I draw pictures or diagrams to help me understand GT problems

3.23

0.808

I try to translate new information into my own words

3.33

0.780

I ask myself if what I’m reading is related to what I already know

3.32

0.701

I try to break GT problems into smaller steps

3.14

0.838

I focus on overall meaning rather than specifics

3.00

0.836

Mean of means

3.252

0.262