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 ...

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.

'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 ...

IMPRESS is an educational experience for RIT students that incorporates metacognition into the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies. IMPRESS is part of the ACCESS ...

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 ...

The new “question-of-the-week” is: What is metacognition and why should teachers be concerned about it? Teachers hear the word metacognition a lot these days. We’re pushed to promote it among our ...