Working Memory
Name one thing you can do to help remember a short list of items (e.g., groceries).
grouping items into categories, creating a mental story/image to link them together, etc
If your teacher says, "Take out your pencil and open your book to page 12," what two actions should you do first?
Take out pencil
If two students both want the last pencil, name one fair way to decide who uses it first.
Rock/paper/scissors, taking turns, compromise
What is one calm thing you can do when you feel upset at school?
Talk to a teacher, take a break
What does it mean to "think of more than one solution" to a problem? Give a simple example (like picking a place to sit at lunch).
move past the first idea you have, looking through the idea in multiple ways
ou hear these three numbers: 7, 4, 9. Say them back in reverse order. (Student must produce the reversed sequence.)
9, 4, 7
The teacher gives three written directions: (1) Read the paragraph, (2) underline the main idea, (3) write one question about it. Put these directions in the correct order and explain why.
Read, underline, write question
One must happen before the other can happen
You need to figure out the best route to get from your classroom to the library quickly. List two things you would think about before choosing your route.
obstacles, distance and speed
During a test, you feel like talking to your friend. Explain two reasons why it's important to wait until the test is over.
You may get the test taken and get a 0/points off, teachers may think you are trying to figure out answers
Your original idea for a project isn't allowed. Name two ways you could change your idea and keep the project fun.
take the same idea and tweak to something that is allowed, ask others of their ideas
You have to remember a class schedule with three activities: reading, math, and art. How could you put them into a short sentence to help you remember the order?
Ex: Reading is better than math and art.
Your teacher asks you to follow these spoken directions: "Draw a circle, color it blue, and place a small star inside." Describe the exact steps you will do, and explain how checking your work helps.
Draw, color, place star
Checking to make sure all elements are there, there are 3 steps and it is hard to remember!
A science group project has two members who are not doing their jobs. Suggest three steps your group could take to solve the problem respectfully.
divy up the work, give a deadline for work to be done before the due date, talk with a teacher
You are tempted to shout out an answer. Describe a strategy to help you wait your turn to speak.
Write your idea down on paper, raise your hand
You learned a new rule that changes how you play a game. Explain how being flexible about the rule can help the whole group enjoy the game.
fostering a positive atmosphere, encouraging creativity, and reducing frustration
You are given a five-step set of instructions spoken by the teacher. Describe two strategies you can use to remember all five steps while the teacher finishes speaking.
Chunking, keyword association, visualizing, rehearsing (fistful of coins)
A partner gives you step-by-step directions to build a simple paper airplane. One step is missing from their list. Explain how you would notice and fix the missing step using questions.
Play back the directions you remember- start from the beginning. When you get to a spot you can't remember, ask "what comes next?"
Ask validating and clarifying questions that are specific to get a specific answer
You have $5 and want to buy snacks costing $1.75 and $2.25. Without a calculator, explain whether you have enough money and how you know.
Give the 25 cents to the 75 cents to make a dollar, then you have 2 dollars plus 2 dollars which is 4. 4 is less than 5 which means you have enough money
A classmate teases you and you feel angry. Explain three steps you can take to manage your feelings and respond in a calm, safe way.
calmly ask them to stop, walk away, tell a teacher
Describe how you would change your approach to solving a math word problem if your first method didn't work.
Start over, check your work to identify error, try solving in a different way
You are studying for a quiz with several facts. Explain how creating a mnemonic or acronym could help you remember five facts, and give an example using five classroom items (pen, pencil, ruler, paperclip, paper)
PPRPP
Please Put Ronald Past Peter
You receive a complex set of classroom procedures that include both spoken and written parts. Describe a clear method for following all parts accurately and how you would check that you've completed everything correctly.
create a checklist, ask clarifying questions, make a mental movie, associate the written with the spoken
A class project requires building a tower with limited materials. Describe how you would plan, test, and improve your tower design if it keeps falling down.
Gather materials, make a visual plan, test it out, identify what went wrong during each trial and fix it before trying again
Describe a personal plan you could use each day to stay focused during a long class (include at least three concrete strategies).
take notes, use a fidget, drink water
Give an example of a time you had to change your plan because of something unexpected. Explain how you adapted and what you learned from being flexible.
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