A strategy that encourages students to ask themselves questions to determine how well they understand the material

• A. Semantic mapping
• B. Self-questioning
• C. Strategic plan
• D. Strategies

Answer: (B)

Self-questioning is a metacognitive practice that prompts students to monitor their own understanding as they study. By asking themselves targeted questions like “What is the main idea here?” “Do I understand this concept?” and “What don’t I understand yet?” students actively assess comprehension, identify gaps, and decide what to reread or what strategy to try next. This habit is especially helpful for students with learning disabilities because it provides a concrete, self-directed way to regulate learning and ensure understanding before moving on. Semantic mapping helps organize ideas visually but doesn’t inherently focus on evaluating understanding through questions. A strategic plan describes steps to complete a task, not specifically how to monitor comprehension. The term strategies is too broad and non-specific to capture the self-questioning practice.