Question

A student has the knowledge of the types of tests, assignments and important topics which he has to be thorough with. He also knows how to use his skills to master them. What type of knowledge is this?

• A. Procedural
• B. Meta-cognitive
• C. Factual
• D. Conceptual

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Meta-cognitive

• The knowledge described is Meta-cognitive.

• This is because the student doesn't just know the content (factual and conceptual knowledge) or how to perform the tasks (procedural knowledge). They also understand their own learning process and how to apply their skills to master the material. This self-awareness and ability to strategically plan their learning is the definition of meta-cognition.

• metacognition = knowledge and understanding of your own thinking): Students who used the metacognitive strategy of effective organization performed comparatively well in the test.

• The three components are metacognitive knowledge (understanding one's learning strategies), metacognitive regulation (planning and monitoring learning processes), and metacognitive experiences (reflecting on past learning experiences).