1. Metacognition
Metacognition is the process of literally “thinking about thinking”. …show more content…
In other words a child can self analyze to see if they can use the knowledge they already possess and how they can apply it to what they already know. Self-appraisal includes personal reflections about one 's knowledge levels and abilities. Metacognitions of this sort answer questions such as, "Do I know the capital of Idaho?" "Can I memorize a list of 20 words in 10 minutes?" "Can I derive a formula to calculate the area of a trapezoid?" (Paris, Lipson, & Wixson, 1983). So, knowing what skills you already have, and how to use them is the metacognitive awareness part of a child’s thought …show more content…
For example, using the ability to group items such as doll clothes so that you can find which outfits you want to use at a later time. My daughter organizes her doll outfits according to which ones she likes her doll to wear the most and which ones she dislikes the most. She is 6, so this way of organizing is more novice than a older child would practice. A preteen or middle school student may organize animals according to their habitats in order to remember what kinds of foods they eat. This now ties into the next cognitive skill which is