Focus/Attention
What is one strategy you can use to ignore distractions during class?
Move seats, wear headphones, or use a focus tool.
What can you use to keep track of homework and due dates?
A planner or digital calendar.
What is one way to estimate how long a task will take?
Time yourself on similar tasks.
What’s one thing you can do when you feel frustrated?
Take a break, deep breath, or use coping strategy.
What is working memory used for?
Holding information while you use it.
What happens to your work quality when you multitask too much?
It decreases — you make more mistakes.
What’s the first step in planning a big project?
Break it into smaller steps.
What tool helps you manage time while doing homework?
A timer or Pomodoro clock.
What does “flexible thinking” mean?
Adjusting when things don’t go as planned.
What game strengthens working memory?
“Simon Says,” memory card games, or recall challenges.
What tool can you use to help remind yourself to check your work?
A checklist or timer.
What color-coding system might help organize subjects?
Example: blue = math, red = ELA, green = science.
What should you do if you finish early?
Check over work or start the next task.
What’s an example of an inflexible thought?
“It has to be my way.”
How can you remember multi-step directions?
Repeat them out loud or write them down.
Name one “attention breaker” that might distract you.
Examples: phone, noise, friends, hunger.
What happens when you skip the planning stage?
You run out of time or forget key steps.
What does “procrastination” mean?
Putting off a task you should do now.
What’s a positive way to handle losing a game or grade you didn’t expect?
Reflect, learn from it, and try again.
What’s one classroom task that requires strong working memory?
Following multi-step math problems or note-taking.
What part of your brain helps you control attention?
The prefrontal cortex.
What does it mean to “prioritize”?
Decide which tasks are most important or urgent.
What strategy helps if you keep running out of time?
Start earlier, schedule breaks, or use a visual timer.
What’s one situation where you need to use flexible thinking at school?
Group projects, schedule changes, or new teachers.
What strategy helps when you forget what to do next?
Use visual cues, checklists, or chunk information.