Mathematical Habits of Mind: Metacognition Reflection
Metacognition Reflection is a way of thinking about how we solve math problems. It means paying attention to our own thoughts and ideas as we work through a problem, and being aware of different ways we could try to solve it. Metacognition reflection helps us to be better at solving problems, and to learn more about ourselves as learners. When we use metacognition reflection, we are more in control of our learning, and we can become more confident and skilled at math. We can all help each other learn more via metacognition reflection by talking about how we solve problems and by trying different ways of learning. By practicing metacognition reflection, we can become better problem solvers and more successful learners.
Metacognition reflection can be used in a variety of everyday situations to help individuals think more critically and make informed decisions. It involves being aware of one's own thought processes, considering different strategies and approaches, and monitoring and regulating cognitive processes. Some everyday examples of metacognition reflection include recognizing that there may be something wrong with one's solution to a problem and considering different approaches to find a solution, being aware of difficulty remembering people's names in social situations and reminding oneself to try to remember names of new people, realizing that one knows an answer to a question but simply can't recall it at the moment and taking steps to jog one's memory, and reviewing an article or other material that was learned previously because one has forgotten many of the key points.