EFs
What are planning, prioritizing, working memory, getting started, and organization called?
Executive Functions (EF)
How many chunks of information can the average brain recall at one time?
4-7
Which step of the ABCs of Problem Solving is where you think of as many solutions to a problem as possible? More is better!
Brainstorm Solutions
How do you show which assignments are most important and should be done first in your planner?
Numbering, highlighting, and/or starring the assignments
Name three parts of the Problem Solving Plan.
Problem, Solution, Plan and Expectations for Earning the Reward, EFs Being Targeted, Reward, checklist for earning reward, when it begins and ends, and signatures
Which EF helps you stop procrastinating before beginning a task?
Getting started
What study strategy helps information stick in your brain so that you can memorize terms faster by writing down 4-7 keywords on a notecard? They’re better than flashcards!
Study Cards
Which step of the ABCs of Problem Solving is where you identify the pros and cons to a list of solutions and select one or two to try?
C: Choose Solution
What are 3 things you could write down and prioritize in your planner?
1. Homework
2. Projects
3. Tests
4. Quizzes
5. Long-term assignments
6. Want to do tasks
What are the benefits of using a Problem Solving Plan?
Helps you identify solutions to help target a problem
Allows you to earn a reward
May increase independence
May lead to better grades
Which EF helps make sure that you can find materials in your binder and backpack?
Organization
Name an example of a study strategy.
- Textbooks
- Notes
- Study guides
- Practice tests
- Songs
- Acronyms
- Acrostics
- Study cards
- WH-questions
- Star graphic organizers
- Plot diagrams
- Storyboards
Which step of the ABCs of Problem Solving is where you ask whether the solution worked.
E: Evaluate
What is one thing you can do to keep your binder organized?
- Pencil case
- Homework folder
- Subject dividers
- Notebooks
- Class schedule
- Class folders
Name three examples of rewards that can be earned on a Problem Solving Plan.
Screen time, staying up 30 minutes later, extra dessert, money, and game night
Which EF helps you choose and then order the most important information over less important information?
Prioritizing
What are some key words that you might put on a study card for the word “bicycle”?
-Transportation
-Two wheels
-Pedals
-Handlebars
-Energy
-Steer
It can be helpful to ask Who?, What?, When?, Where?, and Why? at which step of the ABCs of Problem Solving?
A: Aim Identify the Problem
What are 2 factors you could consider when prioritizing assignments?
1. Easiness
2. Difficulty
3. Length
4. Favorite subjects
5. Least favorite subjects
6. Have to do vs. want to do
Name three examples of possible solutions that you may have on a Problem Solving Plan.
May include a binder organization system, using a planner, or setting up a homework system.
Which EF helps you keep things in mind while you need to use them?
Working memory
Name 3 out of the 5 steps of making a study card.
1. Read and reread
2. Underline or highlight keywords
3. Write the term you want to study on the front
4. Write the 4-7 keywords on the back
5. Review study cards
(any three)
A Problem Solving Plan can be used for which step of the ABCs of Problem Solving?
D: Do It
What are 2 reasons why it is important to use a binder organization system?
1. Keeping all classroom materials organized
2. Finding classroom materials for each class more easily
3. Having access to your planner/assignment notebook in each class to write down assignments/tests/quizzes
4. Having a consistent place to put homework (to do & to turn in)
Aim: Identify the Problem from the ABCs of Problem Solving helps you fill out which part of the Problem Solving Plan?
The problem on the Problem Solving Plan