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Metacognitive Strategies and Scaffolding for Students

in Problem-Solving vs. Polya’s Problem Solving Steps

Scan the problem.

Identify the problem.
Understanding the Problem


Predict the problem.

 


Devising a Plan

 

Solve the problem.
Carrying out the Plan
Summarize the problem.



Looking Back

(Polya, 1985)

 

2005