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 a 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 can help you manage time while doing homework?
A timer.
What does “flexible thinking” mean?
Adjusting when things don’t go as planned.
What game strengthens working memory?
Any game that we have done that requires thinking like Simon Says...
What tool can you use to help remind yourself to check your work?
A checklist or timer.
Why might color-coding systems be helpful in organizing your subjects?
So you know how to find your materials quickly. Example: blue = math, red = ELA, green = science.
What should you do if you finish early?
Check over work or start the next task/may do's.
What’s an example of an inflexible thought?
“It has to be my way.”
What is a strategy you can use to 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 at a game or receiving a grade you didn’t expect?
Reflect, learn from it, and try again, and/or talk with your teacher about it.
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 timer/calendar.
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, or ask friends!