The Learning Centers will remain operational during Summer Session, but not all centers will be open at this time. Busch and College Ave are open from 8:30am-5:00pm Monday- Friday during the summer session. If you would like to book space for an event all four spaces are available via reservation. Kindly email rulearning@echo.rutgers.edu.

Please note: On 6/25 College Ave location will close at 2pm due to issues with air conditioning. We will remain closed all day on 6/26, but services will be either relocated or moved online. We will resume normal summer hours at College Ave on 6/27.

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Scarlet Skills

Learning is a skill, and understanding the 3Ms can help you learn more effectively.

Metacognition

Metacognition is often described as thinking about one’s thinking. It means reflecting on your learning strategies and level of understanding to evaluate and adjust if needed. This provides a more accurate idea of how well you know content, enhancing learning efficiency.

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Metacognition

Metacognition Student Resources

Attend a workshop on metacognition (Taking Control of Your Learning).

Enroll in our Canvas asynchronous online module on Metacognition and obtain a digital badge for completion.

Use a cognitive wrapper to reflect on your learning before and after exams, assignments, or before and after your semester:

Download our Pre-Exam Wrapper

Download our Post-Exam Wrapper

Download our Pre-Assignment Wrapper

Download our Post-Assignment Wrapper

Download our Pre-Semester Getting Started Wrapper

Download our End-of-Semester Wrapper

(Please visit back in Fall 2025 for more resources.)