Cognition refers to mental processes such as thinking, remembering, and learning. Cognitive strategies include paying attention, understanding ideas, preparing for learning through questions and note-taking, and remembering through coding information. Metacognition is our ability to regulate our own learning through planning, monitoring, controlling, and evaluating cognitive strategies. Metacognitive skills involve selecting appropriate learning strategies, checking results, assessing understanding, and modifying strategies based on results. Planning, controlling, evaluating, and monitoring are key metacognitive skills that facilitate learning.