Description of Invention
The study explores metacognition's role in enhancing students' analytical thinking skills, and addressing employer concerns about graduates' problem-solving abilities. Through a quantitative approach, the research assesses how metacognitive knowledge—comprising knowledge of persons, tasks, and strategies—significantly contributes to analytical thinking development. While metacognitive regulation (planning, monitoring, and control) showed less impact, the study emphasizes fostering cognitive flexibility, enhancing motivation, and managing cognitive resources. The findings offer valuable insights for educators to design effective instructional strategies, ultimately guiding students to become analytical thinkers in data-driven environments.