Acquiring knowledge through thought, experience and senses is a mental process (Cognition). Our higher order thinking skills helps us to be aware of our knowledge (Metacognition) and to monitor our own existing state of knowledge (metacogntive monitoring). This monitoring is used to 'control' and 'regulate' our learning and performance. As a learner, what types of 'cues' or information you would utilize to judge how well a topic has been mastered?