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Metacognition
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the ability to think about and regulate one's own thinking processes
metacognition
n
Example
The teacher encouraged metacognition by asking students to explain their problem-solving methods in math class.
Sally used metacognition to reflect on her study habits and improve her learning strategies.
Training in metacognition can enhance academic performance by helping students become more aware of their cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Through metacognition, students learn to monitor their comprehension while reading and adjust their strategies accordingly.
