| Study | Sample size | Mean Age | Measures | Control Variables | Metacognitive strategies related effects |
| Neuenschwander et al., 2012 | 459 | 4 - 8 year - old | Executive Functions-3 tasks (Backward Color Recall task, adapted version of Fruit Stroop task & Cognitive Flexibility task)-CBQ-VSF-Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-Curriculum-based standardized achievement tests/grades for mathematics, reading & writing-scale of learning-related behavior (one-dimensional instrument) | Gender/age effects | Learning-related behaviors |
| Sanchez-Perez et al., 2015 | 142 | 9 - 12 year - old | Temperament in Middle Childhood Questionnaire (parent report)-teacher’s report & standard Woodcock-Johnson test-Non-verbal Intelligence | Gender SES | EC in acquisition of general cognitive skills (IQ)-academic-related skills (study skills: organization, retention of information, goal setting)-metacognition and control processes |
| Sanchez-Perez et al., 2018 | 142 | 6 - 12 year - old | Temperament in Middle Childhood Questionnaire (parent report)-Study Skills scale (BASC-Spanish version)-report cards (teacher evaluation)-math tests from Woodcock-Johnson III-Social Skills and Aggression scales (BASC-teacher report) | Cognitive abilities SES Gender | LRBs-Organizational skills and positive study habits |