Metacognition

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=Definition:= Knowledge about how the mind thinks and the ability to control and reflect on one's own thought process. HGD, Chapter 7, p. 168

=Examples:= wants to know. (“I know that I understand that plants need sunlight but I do not know why.”) This category may also include an awareness of others’ knowledge. (“I know that Sarah understands long division, so I’ll ask her to explain this problem to me.”) them. (“I know that reading this newspaper article will be easier for me than reading my textbook.”) difficulty reading this article. I should summarize what I just read before going on.”)
 * REFLECTING ON WHAT WE KNOW**
 * Awareness of knowledge—understanding what one knows, what one does not know, and what one
 * Awareness of thinking—understanding cognitive tasks and the nature of what is required to complete
 * •Awareness of thinking strategies—understanding approaches to directing learning. (“I am having

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= Analogies: = The mental state of awareness that an athlete will need before or during a game. The "mental game" he must be able to perform under pressure without distraction. He or she is also aware that performance must be effortless, automatic, and fluent. The ability to assess current, past, future events and simultaneously react to the situation accordingly.

= Mnemonics: = __**M**__eta is "higher-level"- **__M__**ind__**C**__ognition is "thinking"- **__C__**ontrol"Metacognition" refers to higher-level thinking

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