Someone who often forgets their homework, feels overwhelmed, and struggles to set goals is showing…
Strong self-control
Executive functioning challenges
Poor motor coordination
High intelligence
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
Which of these BEST shows poor organization?
A messy locker with missing assignments
Needing glasses to see the board
Talking with friends at lunch
Running late because of traffic
A student who blurts out answers, interrupts others, and acts before thinking likely struggles with…
Sustained attention
Impulse control
Time management
Flexibility
What are executive functions?
The ability to lift heavy objects and build strength
The ability to manage activities and behavior
The ability to speak multiple languages fluently
The ability to memorize facts and recall information instant
Planning means…
Always finishing tasks without breaks
Setting goals, breaking them into steps, and ordering them
Memorizing all the material for a test the night before
Avoiding responsibility and letting others decide
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
Which is the BEST example of emotional regulation?
Ignoring problems until they go away
Pretending to be happy when upset
Yelling louder when someone disagrees
Walking away from an argument to cool down
Which tool is MOST helpful for improving sustained attention?
Listening to loud music while studying
Eating a big meal before class
The Pomodoro technique (work in timed chunks)
Checking notifications every 2 minutes
Flexibility means…
Adapting to new situations and handling changes in plans
Being able to bend and stretch during gym
Never letting others influence your decisions
Memorizing everything exactly as it is
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
Working memory
Impulse control
Organization
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
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
Why does organization matter?
It helps save time and reduces stress
It prevents all mistakes
It guarantees you will get straight A’s
It makes sports performance better
Which one of these is not a part of executive functioning?
Organization
Self Control
Mental Flexibility
Comprehension
Which scenario shows sustained attention?
Switching between five apps while studying
Talking to a friend during math class
Working on an essay for 30 minutes without distractions
Daydreaming during a lecture