metacognitive
adjective
meta·cog·ni·tive
ˌme-tə-ˈkäg-nə-tiv
: of or relating to the awareness or analysis of one's own learning or thinking processes : of or relating to metacognition
metacognitive skills
Encourage your child to explain their thinking. When they make decisions or solve problems, ask "How did you figure that out?" This metacognitive practice strengthens reasoning abilities.—TimesDaily.com
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“Metacognitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metacognitive. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.
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