Metacognition calls upon a student to think about their thinking. In both social and academic realms, this is a cognitive process that is called upon. Which of the following instructional tools will most likely offer students a chance to develop their metacognitive thinking? I) Regular journaling
II) Reinforcements for positive and negative behavior
III) Extrinsic rewards for achievement
IV) Trial and error lab experiments
A)I and II
B)I and III
C)I and IV
D)I, II and III

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I and IV. Regular journaling and trial and error experiments can offer chances for metacognitive reflection. A reward and punishment system conditions responses rather than calling on students to consider their responses.

Metacognition Calls Upon a Student to Think About Their Thinking