Core Concept of Metacognition - Metacognition is the ability to know, monitor, control, and reflect on one's own intellectual activities [4] - Metacognitive skills are crucial for enhancing intellectual activities and achieving better results [3][5] - Metacognition comprises metacognitive knowledge, strategies, and experiences [5] Components of Metacognitive Knowledge - Metacognitive knowledge includes declarative, procedural, and strategic knowledge [7] - Declarative knowledge refers to information about learners [7] - Procedural knowledge involves strategies for task implementation [7] - Strategic knowledge concerns knowing when and why to use declarative and procedural knowledge [7] Metacognitive Strategies - Metacognitive strategies consist of planning, monitoring, and evaluation control strategies [8] - Planning strategies involve selecting appropriate strategies and resources [8] - Monitoring strategies address how a task is implemented [8] - Evaluation strategies identify the end product of a task [8] Educational Implications - Metacognition is educable, offering opportunities for improvement [9][10] - A national strategic project in Romania developed new curricula incorporating metacognitive strategies for high school students and guides for teachers [10][11] - Integrating metacognitive competencies and skills can yield positive outcomes in academic and personal activities [12]