Metacognition and Learning Strategies

Metacognition

the awareness of one's own cognitive process

Self-questioning is an example of what essential skill?

Monitoring

Which of these is not an example of metacognition? a.) knowing how well you did on a test you've just finished b.) knowing how to recognize the important parts of a lecture c.) knowing where your third period class is d.) knowing if you've studied long enough for an exam

c.) knowing where your third period class is

When does metacognition begin to develop?

Around 3rd to 5th grade

Knowing that the sky is blue and that a dog has four legs and barks is an example of: declarative knowledge, procedural knowledge, or self-regulatory knowledge?

Declarative Knowledge

Reflection and self-assessment are examples of what essential skill?

Evaluating

Is metacognition innate or can it be developed?

It can be taught

Metacognition includes what two parts of the memory?

Working Memory and Long-Term Memory

Taking notes, highlighting, summarizing and rewording difficult passages, and focusing attention are all examples of what?

Learning Strategies

Thinking about thinking relates to what process?

Metacognition

Making a timeline and setting a schedule is an example of what essential skill?

Planning

The three essential skills of metacognition are...

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating

Knowing how to use a recipe and baking cookies is an example of: declarative, procedural or self-regulatory knowledge?

Procedural Knowledge

Knowing when to use the brakes or gas when driving a car is an example of: declarative, procedural, or self-regulatory knowledge?

Self-Regulatory Knowledge

Declarative Knowledge

acquired factual knowledge stored in long-term memory

Learning Strategies

general plans for approaching learning tasks

Procedural Knowledge

knowledge that is demonstrated when we perform a task; "knowing how"

Self-Regulatory

the process of directing and controlling one's behavior.