You should actively seek out early and often feedback by attempting the example problems in the book before looking at the solutions, starting your homework early, and asking questions during your ins...You should actively seek out early and often feedback by attempting the example problems in the book before looking at the solutions, starting your homework early, and asking questions during your instructor’s office hours. Metacognition can help you recognize when you don’t yet have enough information to make a good decision, so it might significantly improve your learning and help you avoid barriers to success, both in school and in life.