EFs
Organization, Planning, Prioritizing, Working Memory, and Getting Started
What are Executive Functions (EFs)?
Think of as many possible solutions to a problem - more is better!
What is the "Brainstorming" step from the ABCs of problem solving?
Screen time, later bedtime, gift card, movie tickets, special snack, game night, money, etc.
What are examples of rewards that can be earned as part of a problem solving plan?
Side 1: PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Side 2:
-Process
-Chlorophyll
-Traps light energy
-Produces food
What is an example of an AIMS Study Card?
Have a dedicated calm and quiet space, minimize distractions, have a consistent time to start, use a homework folder, have a plan for taking breaks
What are the essential components of a homework system?
This EF is maintaining systems to keep things in order
What is Organization?
Identify the pros and cons to a list of solutions and select one or two to try
What is the "Choose" step from the ABCs of problem solving?
To have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement, may include settling on terms (e.g., what each person will do and what each person will get)
What is negotiate?
A star is a glowing ball of gas, mostly hydrogen and helium. A star's core temperature is so high that nuclear fusion occurs, creating energy and the light that we see from Earth. Stars are the building blocks of galaxies. The sun is our closest star.
What is identifying or highlighting 4-7 items for an AIMS Study Card?
Clean out backpack and reorganize, use a binder system, homework folder, electronic homework portal
What are organization strategies?
The average amount of information that our brain can remember
What is the 4-7 rule?
Ask yourself, "Did this solution work?"
What is the "Evaluate" step from the ABCs of problem solving?
It should be chosen after brainstorming, and it is where you write out what specific strategy you will use to address your problem
What is the solution on the problem solving plan?
A set of techniques to help improve your ability to remember and apply information for tests and quizzes
What are study skills (or strategies)?
Class schedule, pencil pouch, assignment notebook, homework folder, subject dividers, folders/notebooks, loose leaf paper
What are the parts of a binder organization system?
This EF is keeping things in mind while you need to use them
What is Working Memory?
The 5 Ws (Who? What? Where? When? Why?) can be helpful to ask at this step
What is the "Aim: Identify the Problem" step in the ABCs of problem solving?
Problem, Solution, EF(s) Being Targeted, Plan and Expectations for Earning Reward, Reward, timeline, and signatures
What is (parts of) a problem solving plan?
This EF is being used when you number your assignments in the order you will complete them
What is Prioritizing?
This strategy involves completely cleaning out your backpack to reorganize yourself on a weekly or monthly basis
What is The Big Dump?
Achieving Independence & Mastery in School
What is AIMS (or the name of this group)?
A Problem Solving Plan can be used for this step
What is the "Do it" step from the ABCs of problem solving?
Helps identify solutions to target a problem; allows you to earn a reward; may increase independence; may lead to better grades
What are the benefits of using a problem solving plan?
This type of task needs to be completed and is typically due the next day
What is a "Have to do" task?
Helps develop organization and time management skills; increases ability to focus, likelihood of turning in completed HW, and independence; decreases arguing between caregivers and teens
What are benefits of using a homework system?