Metacognition – necessities and possibilities in teaching and learning mathematics

• Published in: Teaching Mathematics and Computer Science Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 69 - 87
• Main Author: Sjuts, Johann
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Debrecen University of Debrecen 03.06.2025
• Subjects: Bias; Cognition; Cognitive Processes; Cognitive psychology; Computation; Learning; Learning Processes; Mathematics education; Metacognition

This article focuses on the design of mathematics lessons as well as on the research in mathematics didactics from the perspective that metacognition is necessary and possible.Humans are able to self-reflect on their thoughts and actions. They are able to make themselves the subject of their thought...