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