Selected Views on Metacognition, Arithmetic Problem Solving, and Learning Disabilities

The purpose of this paper is to discuss selected relationships among metacognition, quantitative problem solving, and learning disabilities. Three types of problems are presented: word problems, knowledge-based problems, and decision or argument type problems. Metacognition is interpreted to mean a cognitive awareness of one's processes and the procedures to monitor those processes for problem solving. The paper contains numerous illustrations of problem types and describes techniques for teaching problem solving and for integrating metacognitive principles into the Instructional plan.