Metacognition

Metacognition

Metacognition is “thinking about thinking” or a higher thinking method.

Metacognition involves activities such as planning how to approach a learning

task, monitoring comprehension, and evaluating the progress. Metacognition is

used by people in their everyday basis. For example, after reading a paragraph

the reader may ask himself questions abut the text. If the reader cannot answer

his own questions then he must the go back and reread the text for better

understanding.

Throughout this year i have used Metacognition in my two english classes. I

have mainly used Metacognition when the homework involves reading. When Im

reading, and I get stuck I stop and think about what I have just read and try to

pin down where i get stuck and use Metacognition to try to get unstuck. Another

way that I use Metacognition is to fill out the double entry diaries. The

diaries help me out when there is something im stuck on, then I can write it

down and then use metacognition to figure out a way to understand it. When we do

the MCAS practice worksheets I use Metacogniton to answer the questions. The

questions require deep thinking to choose the right answer. overall i use

metacognition on an everyday basis to complete my english homework assignments.

I have used Metacognition in other subjects other than english class.

I have used it in math homework, but specially tests. Usually when im taking a test

do the easy problems first and then leave the word problems for last. This helps

me to get rid of pressure and helps me concentrate more on the other problems.

This helps me practice