Metacognition Study Reviewer Flashcards

Flashcards generated from the Metacognition Study Reviewer transcript, focusing on metacognitive variables, memory, attention, TQLR, PQ4R, novice vs. expert learners, and situational practice questions.

What is metacognition?

Thinking about thinking.

What is cognition?

Thinking, learning, and knowing.

What does the word "meta" mean?

About or beyond.

Why is metacognition important for learning?

It helps us learn better and understand how we learn.

What does a metacognitive learner do when a strategy fails?

They change the strategy.

What are the three main steps of metacognition?

Plan, monitor, and improve.

What are the three metacognitive variables?

Person, Task, Strategy.

What is a person variable in metacognition?

Knowing yourself as a learner, including your strengths and weaknesses.

What is a task variable in metacognition?

Knowing the task and how hard it is.

What is a strategy variable in metacognition?

Knowing what study method works.

What is the easy way to remember the PTS metacognitive variables?

Person = Me, Task = Job, Strategy = Way.

What is meta-attention?

Knowing if you are paying attention.

What is meta-memory?

Knowing what you can remember.

What is the key difference between meta-attention and meta-memory?

Attention = focus; Memory = remember.

What does TQLR stand for?

Tune In, Question, Listen, Remember.

What is the correct order of the TQLR strategy?

Tune In -> Question -> Listen -> Remember.

In TQLR, what does Tune In mean?

Get ready and focus.

In TQLR, what does Question mean?

Ask what you want to know.

In TQLR, what does Listen mean?

Listen and stay focused.

In TQLR, what does Remember mean?

Keep what you learned.

What does PQ4R stand for?

Preview, Question, Read, Recite, Review, Reflect.

What is the correct order of the PQ4R study strategy?

Preview -> Question -> Read -> Recite -> Review -> Reflect.

In PQ4R, what does Preview mean?

Look over the lesson first by looking at titles, headings, and summary.

In PQ4R, what does Recite mean?

Say what you remember.

In PQ4R, what does Review mean?

Study it again.

In PQ4R, what does Reflect mean?

Think about what you learned.

What are the main characteristics of a novice learner?

A beginner with less experience, limited knowledge, surface detail focus, rigid strategies, and who does not always check work.

What are the main characteristics of an expert learner?

An experienced learner with deep knowledge, flexible strategies, who selects important information, and checks and improves work.

What is the easiest way to remember the contrast between a novice and an expert learner?

Novice = Beginner + Limited + Rigid; Expert = Experienced + Deep + Flexible.

Maria knows that she is good at memorizing. Which metacognitive variable is this?

Person variable.

John knows that the lesson is difficult. Which metacognitive variable is this?

Task variable.

Ana knows that flashcards help her learn. Which metacognitive variable is this?

Strategy variable.

Mark notices that he is not paying attention. What is this an example of?

Meta-attention.

Jane knows that she easily forgets long words. What is this an example of?

Meta-memory.

A student looks at the headings before reading. Which PQ4R step is this?

Preview.

A student closes the book and says what they remember. Which PQ4R step is this?

Recite.

A student decides how to study before starting. What metacognitive step is this?

Planning.

A student checks if they understand the lesson while studying. What metacognitive step is this?

Monitoring.

A student checks their learning after studying. What metacognitive step is this?

Evaluating.

A student changes their study method to learn better. What metacognitive step is this?

Improving.