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Focus & Attention
Plan & Organize
Time Management
Self Control & Flexibility
Working Memory
100
What is one stragtegy you can use to ignore distractions during class?

Move seats, wear headphones, or use a focus tool. 

100

What can you use to keep track of homework and due dates?

A planner or digital calendar.

100

What is one way to estimate how long a task will take?

Time yourself on similar tasks.

100

What’s one thing you can do when you feel frustrated?

Take a break, deep breath, or use coping strategy.

100

What is working memory used for?

Holding information while you use it.

200

What happens to your work quality when you multitask too much?

It decreases - you make more mistakes

200

What’s the first step in planning a big project?

Break it into smaller steps.

200

What tool helps you manage time while doing homework?

Time Timer

200

What does “flexible thinking” mean?

-Problem-solving: It allows you to consider multiple solutions instead of getting stuck on one method. 
-Adapting to change: It helps you accept changes in plans without becoming overwhelmed or frustrated. --Emotional regulation: It enables you to handle disappointments and manage difficult emotions that arise from unforeseen challenges. 
-Open-mindedness: It means being receptive to new ideas and the perspectives of others. 
 

 

200

What game strengthens working memory?

“Simon Says,” memory card games, or recall challenges.

300

What tool can you use to help remind yourself to check your work?

A checklist or timer

300

What color-coding system might help organize subjects?

Example: blue = math, red = ELA, green = science.

300

What should you do if you finish early?

Check over work or start the next task.

300

What’s an example of an inflexible thought?

“It has to be my way.” 

"I can't do this."

300

How can you remember multi-step directions?

Repeat them out loud or write them down.

400
Name one "attention breaker" that might distract you?

Phone, noise, friends, A/C, hunger, YouTube

400

What happens when you skip the planning stage?

You run out of time or forget key steps.

400

What does “procrastination” mean?

Putting off a task you should do now.

400

What’s a positive way to handle losing a game or grade you didn’t expect?

Reflect, learn from it, and try again. 

(METACOGNITION)

400

What’s one classroom task that requires strong working memory?

Following multi-step math problems or note-taking.

500

What part of your brain helps you control attention?

The prefrontal cortex.

500

What does it mean to “prioritize”?

Decide which tasks are most important or urgent

500

What strategy helps if you keep running out of time?

Start earlier, schedule breaks, or use a visual timer.

500

What’s one situation where you need to use flexible thinking at school?

Group projects, schedule changes, or new teachers.

500

What strategy helps when you forget what to do next?

Use visual cues, checklists, or chunk information.