Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test

One word to describe self monitoring.

1. Cognition

2. Evaluation

3. Focus

4. Metacognition

The correct answer is: Cognition

Self-monitoring is the process of keeping track of one's own understanding and progress while engaged in reading. The term "cognition" is the correct word to describe self-monitoring because it encompasses all mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding, including awareness of one's own thinking. "Evaluation" relates more to making judgments or assessments about something rather than actively monitoring one's own comprehension. "Focus" refers to concentrating attention, which is a component of self-monitoring but does not fully capture the concept. "Metacognition" is closely related to self-monitoring as it involves thinking about one's own thinking processes, but in this context, "cognition" is a more direct and appropriate descriptor.