We make decisions all day long. Some of them are based on careful consideration, some are based on past experiences, and some just seem to come without much thought. Decisions come in all forms.

The ASSETT Student Technology Consultants, in collaboration with tutors from the Academic Success & Achievement Program, have produced a four-part video series about metacognition. “Thinking about ...

Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on human biology. Researchers studied pairs of twins to look at how the interplay of genetics and ...

'Metarecognition' is the ability to objectively monitor, control, and improve one's learning ability. Researchers demonstrated that the human brain exhibits metacognitive abilities that regulate ...

Metacognition has a fancy Greek prefix but, in essence, it’s thinking about how you think. It is often seen as an effective and powerful tool for student learning, but what is it, how is it ...

Mathematical modeling is indeed a versatile skill that goes beyond solving real-world problems. Numerous studies show that many students struggle with the intricacies of mathematical modeling and find ...

(This is the final post in a four-part series on the topic of metacognition in the classroom. You can see Part One here; Part Two here and Part Three here.) The new “question-of-the-week” is: What is ...

Ample evidence indicates that exercise enhances cognition. This is true not only of sustained, long-term exercise programs 1,2 but also acute bouts of exercise—the focus of the present research. It is ...

Whether you’re striving to secure that game-changing contract or propel your startup to new heights, remember that metacognition is your mental training ground, and it’s a strategy worth investing in.