Planning
This tool helps you keep track of assignments, appointments, and important dates.
What is a planner?
Keeping papers sorted by class is an example of this executive functioning skill.
What is organization?
This means using your time wisely and efficiently.
What is time management?
Task initiation means ________.
Starting a task without unnecessary delay.
Which executive functioning skill helps you stay focused?
What is attention?
Before starting a large project, you should break it into smaller _______.
What are tasks/steps?
What should you do with papers you no longer need during a weekly binder check?
Throw away/recycle/file them.
If an appointment is at 3:00 PM, should you plan to arrive early, on time, or late?
What is early/on time?
What is another word for putting off work until later?
What is procrastination?
Which skill helps you remember directions while completing a task?
What is working memory?
You have a science project due in two weeks. Name one planning strategy that would help you complete it on time.
What is creating a timeline, checklist, planner entry, or schedule?
Name one benefit of being organized.
Less stress, easier to find materials, improved productivity.
What is estimating time?
Predicting how long a task will take.
Name one strategy for overcoming procrastination.
Chunking tasks, reminders, making a plan, rewards, removing distractions.
Which skill helps you think about your own thinking and learning?
What is metacognition?
Why is planning ahead better than waiting until the last minute?
It reduces stress and improves quality of work.
A student's desk is so messy that they cannot find their homework. What executive functioning skill needs improvement?
What is organization?
A student thinks homework will take 20 minutes, but it actually takes an hour. Which time management skill needs improvement?
What is estimating time?
A student keeps saying "I'll do it later" and never starts. Which executive functioning skill is weak?
What is task initiation?
Which skill helps you adapt when plans change?
What is flexibility?
A student has a book report, soccer practice, and a family event this week. What planning tool would best help them see everything in one place?
What is a calendar?
What is one reason organization helps other executive functioning skills?
It saves time and makes tasks easier to start and complete.
Why is it helpful to add "wiggle room" when planning your schedule?
To account for delays or unexpected problems.
Why does starting a task early often reduce stress?
More time to complete the work and solve problems.
Which skill helps you keep going when a task becomes difficult?
What is perseverance?