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