How to use metacognitive strategy in the open-ended approach?

Abstract

Mathematical thinking ability of elementary school students is still less than expected. The students need mathematics learning which could encourage them to think mathematically, one of the alternative is open-ended approach. Open-ended approach is an instruction that provide an opportunity for the students to solve the open-ended problems. During the students solve open-ended problem, they need to set their mind using metacognitive strategy. This study aims to explain the use of metacognitive strategy that could be used by the teacher in open-ended approach. The method of this study is literature study which summarizing and analyzing the result of various research that has been done. Using metacognitive strategies will encourage the student to solve the open-ended problem and think mathematically. It is because the students think about their way of thinking in solving the problem through the questions, journal, and mind map. The impact is the metacognitive strategies could be applied in open-ended approach.