The purpose of the paper is to provide the importance of matacognition as a factor to correct the errors generated by the intuition. For this, first of all, we examine not only the role of metacognition in mathematics education but also the errors generated by the intuition in the mathematical problem solving process. Next, we research the possibility of using metacognition as a factor to correct the errors in the mathematical problem solving process via both the related theories about the metacognition and an example. In particular, we are able to acknowledge the importance of the role of metacognition throughout the example in the process of the problem solving It is not difficult to conclude from the study that emphasis on problem solving will enhance the development of problem solving ability via not only the activity of metacognition but also intuitive thinking. For this, it is essential to provide an environment that the students can experience intuitive thinking and metacognitive activity in mathematics education .