What are executive functions?
The ability to lift heavy objects and build strength
The ability to speak multiple languages fluently
The ability to memorize facts and recall information instant
The ability to manage activities and behavior
Which one of these is not a part of executive functioning?
Self Control
Comprehension
Organization
Mental Flexibility
What are some challenges with executive functions?
Difficulty running long distances or keeping up in gym class
Difficulty setting goals, easily overwhelmed, disorganized
Struggling to remember specific facts for a history test
Having trouble learning a new language in school
Someone who often forgets their homework, feels overwhelmed, and struggles to set goals is showing…
Poor motor coordination
Strong self-control
High intelligence
Executive functioning challenges
Why does organization matter?
It prevents all mistakes
It guarantees you will get straight A’s
It makes sports performance better
It helps save time and reduces stress
Which of these BEST shows poor organization?
Running late because of traffic
A messy locker with missing assignments
Talking with friends at lunch
Needing glasses to see the board
Planning means…
Setting goals, breaking them into steps, and ordering them
Always finishing tasks without breaks
Avoiding responsibility and letting others decide
Memorizing all the material for a test the night before
Which is the BEST example of time management?
Spending hours scrolling social media before homework
Studying for a test the morning of class
Staying up all night and hoping for the best
Breaking a big assignment into smaller tasks
Which activity depends MOST on working memory?
Following a multi-step recipe without re-reading
Typing a paper with notes in front of you
Listening to music while drawing
Watching a movie twice to understand it
A student who blurts out answers, interrupts others, and acts before thinking likely struggles with…
Impulse control
Flexibility
Time management
Sustained attention
Which is the BEST example of emotional regulation?
Ignoring problems until they go away
Walking away from an argument to cool down
Yelling louder when someone disagrees
Pretending to be happy when upset
Flexibility means…
Being able to bend and stretch during gym
Never letting others influence your decisions
Adapting to new situations and handling changes in plans
Memorizing everything exactly as it is
Which scenario shows sustained attention?
Daydreaming during a lecture
Talking to a friend during math class
Switching between five apps while studying
Working on an essay for 30 minutes without distractions
Which tool is MOST helpful for improving sustained attention?
Eating a big meal before class
Listening to loud music while studying
The Pomodoro technique (work in timed chunks)
Checking notifications every 2 minutes
Which is a coping strategy that supports emotional regulation?
Taking deep breaths before reacting
Ignoring feelings until they pass
Avoiding tasks completely
Shouting to release frustration
A student is upset when their group project plan changes. They remind themselves, “That’s okay, I can try a different way.” This shows:
Flexibility
Organization
Working memory
Impulse control
