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