Which practice best supports metacognition through reflection and progress monitoring?

• A. Relying on external feedback alone after major assessments.
• B. Waiting for instructor feedback rather than self-reflection.
• C. Regularly scheduling reflective prompts and checks to monitor progress.
• D. Completing tasks as quickly as possible without reflection.

Answer: (C)

Metacognition is about thinking about your own thinking—planning, monitoring, and evaluating your understanding and progress. Regularly scheduling reflective prompts and checks gives you explicit moments to pause, assess what you know, identify gaps, adjust strategies, and track growth over time. This ongoing practice builds self-regulation, making learning more adaptive rather than waiting for feedback after the fact; it’s more effective than relying solely on external feedback, waiting for instructor input, or rushing through tasks without reflection because it embeds self-awareness into your routine.