Executive Function Experts
This executive functioning skill helps you resist distractions and think before acting.
What is Response Inhibition?
Which "monster" from Tim Urban's TED Talk only shows up right before a deadline?
What is The Panic Monster?
In the Rocks in a Jar demonstration, what do the rocks, pebbles and sand represent?
What do the four S's of note-taking stand for?
What is
Select
Sort
Summarize
Synthesize
About how many items can your working memory keep track of at once?
What are Four items?
This executive functioning skill allows you to hold information in your mind while using it.
What is Working Memory?
Working under pressure statistically leads to higher quality work.
What is False?
This study technique recommends 25 minutes of work followed by a short break.
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
Which note-taking system divides your page into cues, notes, and a summary?
What is Cornell notes?
Working memory is like the brain's __________.
What is sticky note?
Which executive functioning skill helps you adjust your plan when something unexpected happens?
What is Flexibility?
What three types of procrastination avoid doing the task because of anxiety?
What are
The Worrier
The Perfectionist
The Over-Doer
Which prioritization tool divides tasks into four boxes based on urgency and importance?
What is the Eisenhower Matrix?
This note-taking method starts with a blank piece of paper and relies on memory first.
What is Blank Sheet Method?
This memory strategy groups small pieces of information into larger pieces to make them easier to remember.
What is chunking?
A student realizes halfway through studying that they aren't understanding anything. Which executive functioning skill helps them recognize this?
What is Metacognition?
What three types of procrastinators are motivated by Low Frustration Tolerance (LFT).
What are
The Cris Maker
The Dreamer
The Defier
What does the lower left quadrant of the Eisenhower matrix represent and what is an example of a task that would fall in this category?
What is Important + Not Urgent?
These tasks are important, but there's still time. Planning ahead keeps them from becoming emergencies.
Examples:
Starting a paper that's due next week
Studying a little each night for a test
Applying for a summer job or college program
This study strategy involves pulling information from your brain instead of rereading notes.
What is Retrieval Practice?
This memory strategy creates a sentence to help you remember information in order.
What is Crazy Phrase Memory Strategy?
Daily Double!!!!!
What part of the brain are the executive skills located AND how long does it take for this part of the brain to reach full maturity?
What were at least three different procrastination tips you all researched and found useful?
1. Hide distractions: Put your phone in another room or use an app blocker.
2. Use rewards: Give yourself a fun treat or break only after you finish the task.
3. Set a timer: Work for only five minutes to lower the pressure and get moving
4. Break it down: Make tasks very small, like writing just one single sentence instead of a whole report.
5. Rip off the bandaid: Do your hardest and most annoying task first.
6. Write a List: make a list of everything you’re currently procrastinating on.
You have a friend who always waits until the night before to study, procrastinates, forgets important due dates, and is late to everything.
What are three planning strategies you researched/tried that could help your friend.
1. Paper Planner
2. Google calendar
3. Pomofocus/Pomodoro technique
4. Goblin Tools/Breaking tasks into smaller steps
5. Eisenhower Matrix/Jar
You have a history lecture full of cause-and-effect relationships.
Which note-taking strategy might work best? (3 possible options)
Name three strategies that can make it easier for your working memory to hold information,
Chunking
Dual Coding (Drawing It!)
Retrieval Practice
Spaced Practice
Teach Someone Else
Color Coding & Organization
Write Your Own Quiz Questions
Mnemonics & Memory Tricks
Reading out loud