Metacognition is the well thought out and conscious control of mental activities (Brown, 1980; Matlin, 2009). Metacognition ensures that activities are done successful through incorporation of knowledge and monitoring these activities. During the ages of 5-7 one starts to develop metacognition and throughout schooling (Flavell et al., 1995; Flavell, 1985). Metacognition assist people to know what knowledge is required for different situation. It helps one to interrelate information.
Metacognitive skills play an important role in cognitive activities. Metacognition has two related sets of skills. One, an individual must know the skills, strategies and resources required for a given activity.
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