Executive Functions
What are planning, prioritizing, working memory, task initiation, and organization called?
Executive Functions
What is one of the organization strategies/systems we talked about?
Computer Organization, Backpack Organization, or Cubby Organization
What are the 3 parts of social communication?
(1) connecting, (2) listening, and (3) working together.
What are the ABCs of problem solving?
A: Aim – Identify the Problem
B: Brainstorm Solutions
C: Choose the Best Solution
D: Do it! Try Out Solution
E. Evaluate How it Worked
How much information can your brain hold at once?
4-7
What is the EF that helps you stop procrastinating.
Getting Started
What is the method used to organize your Cubby or Backpack?
The Big Dump?
What is connecting?
- Look at others when talking
- Share the conversation
- Stay on topic
- Ask on topic follow-up questions
- Be respectful
What are the 5 Ws to define a problem?
(1) Who
(2) What
(3) When
(4) Where
(5) Why
What is the study technique that had you make an abbreviation made out of the first letter of the words of a sequence?
Acronym
What is the EF that helps make sure that you can find materials in your binder, backpack, locker, and computer files?
Organization
What are the steps in the Big Dump?
1. Act on it
2. File it
3. Trash it
What is listening?
- Look at others when listening
- Wait until others are done speaking before talking
- Notice nonverbals (body language and facial expressions)
What are some things that get in the way of solving a problem?
- Not knowing how to solve a problem
- Feeling lazy or bored
- Wanting to do other things
- Avoiding problems
- Worrying about consequences
What is the study technique where the first letter spells out a word or message?
Acrostic
What is the EF where you choose the most important information over less important information?
Prioritizing
Name 2 reasons why it is important to use an organization system
1. Keeping all classroom materials organized
2. Finding classroom materials more easily
3. Having a consistent place to put materials
4. Being more productive in the classroom
What is working together?
- Cooperate with others
- Take the perspectives of others
- People have different thoughts and feelings
- People have different likes, ideas, opinions, and experiences
What are the parts of a problem solving plan.
1. Problem
2. Solution
3. What EF it's targeting
What is the difference between a flashcard and an AIMS study card? What types of tests/quizzes are study cards helpful for?
Flashcards typically include longer sentences/definitions that are harder to remember, where as study cards have smaller "chunks" of information.
Tests and quizzes that require you to memorize vocabulary or key concepts can be memorized using study cards.
What is the EF where you keep things in mind while you need to use them?
Working Memory
What is the formula for naming computer files?
Keyword + Type of Assignment + Date = File Name
What is perspective taking?
Seeing a situation from another person's viewpoint and understanding the other person’s feelings, thoughts, or opinions. It does not mean we have to agree with them, but we do understand that they see things differently from us.
What are some benefits of using a Problem Solving Plan?
- Helps you identify strategies to help solve a problem
- Holds you accountable
- May increase independence
- May lead to better performance on school assignments
What is the stickiness factor? What is an example of this?
Learning information in a way that sticks in your brain, such as the 4-7 rule.