Metacognition is really important for helping students learn better. It works through two main ideas: self-regulation and self-awareness.

1. Self-Regulation:

   • When students use metacognitive practices, they can boost their grades by as much as 25% (Hattie, 2009).
   • They plan what they need to study, check how they are doing, and see if their ways of learning are working. This helps them learn in a smarter way.

2. Self-Awareness:

   • Being aware of how you learn helps students find the best study techniques. Research shows that knowing your learning style can help you remember things better by 15% (Dunlosky et al., 2013).
   • Things like journaling can also help students understand what they're learning by about 10% (Zimmerman, 2002).

In short, using metacognition in learning helps students develop better study habits. This leads to better results in school.