Metacognitive skills
Metacognition refers to ones ability to predict their own performance on different tasks through reflection, self-assessment, and sense-making. People with such skills can monitor their own progress and understanding, deciding if it is or is not adequate for the task at hand.
- Metacognitive skills has been shown to improve understanding in Physics and in Mathematics, specifically problem solving. These practices increase a student's ability to transfer learning to new situations, academic disciples, and careers. (How People Learn, 2000, p. 19).
References & Resources:
How people learn: brain, mind, experience, and school. (2000). Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.
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