Which term captures the general idea of thinking about one’s own thinking to regulate learning?

• A. Metacognition
• B. Metacognitive skills
• C. Question generation
• D. Summarization

Answer: (A)

Metacognition is the broad process of thinking about one’s own thinking to regulate learning. It involves being aware of what you understand, choosing strategies, and adjusting approaches as needed. When students plan before a task, monitor their understanding during it, and reflect afterward on what worked, they’re using metacognition to steer their learning.

Metacognitive skills refer to the specific abilities that support metacognition, while question generation and summarization are particular strategies used within learning. So the general idea of thinking about one’s own thinking to regulate learning is metacognition.