Provide students with the means to understand how self-assessment, self-regulation, and cognitive theories/strategies are interrelated activities that when used together promote success in college.

Provide students with the structure for and explanation of practical learning, allowing them to understand the reason for engaging in specific academic behaviors and how to adapt to differing circumstances.

Enable students to assess their skills and knowledge of the content at the start of the chapter, helping them develop interest in its content and making the material more accessible.

Emphasize for students the transfer of skills to other courses.

Help students reflect and process the information from a broad perspective.

Allow students to comprehend and apply theories and strategies.

Assist students as they review the chapter material.