Executive Functioning
TRUE or FALSE
Executive functioning skills are the processes in our brain that helps us accomplish tasks. EF skills help you to know which skill to use and when.
TRUE
Planning is ...
Creating a "roadmap" to completing a task or goal
Organizing is...
Designing and maintaining a system to keep track of materials.
Time Management is ....
Estimating how much time you have to complete something, deciding the best ways to use your time, then using your time wisely to complete the task.
What is task initiation?
Being able to start a task right away on your own.
True or False
EF skills work best when used together
TRUE
Some tools for planning are:
Google calendar, schedules, homework planner, etc
Why is being organized an important skill?
Being organized helps you to find what you need quicker and helps to you be neater. It assists you with being able to find your work and turn it in on time
Why is time management important?
It helps us to get work / tasks done more efficiently without wasting time.
Why is task initiation important?
This is important because it enables you to get something started and completed even when it isn't something you're excited to do.
____________ ____________ skills are the basis for planning, organizing, initiating, and following through will all tasks, assignments, and problems inside and outside of school.
Executive functioning
DAILY DOUBLE
Mrs. Bocanegra's favorite planning tool is:
Google calendar
How can you keep all of your assignments / projects / schedules organized?
Use a planner / calendar
Name two examples of time management
* Deciding which work to do first.
* Handing work in on time
* Mapping out how you will complete a long term paper or project
* Studying for a certain amount of time each night for an upcoming test
____________ is when you keep putting off something that you don't want to do. This is the opposite of task initation.
Procrastination
How many EF skills are there?
10
Having a ________ is the best way to plan your days
Routine
What are three examples of being organized?
* Having all of your papers in the right spot
* Keeping your locker tidy so you can find what you need quicker
* Having your room in order with everything in its own spot
* Using a planner to help you figure out how to write your paper before you start
* Knowing where all important items are and keeping track of them
Which of the following is NOT important when mapping out an upcoming paper / project
Project Name // Due Date // Summary of Project // Materials Needed // Steps to complete // Estimated time to complete // Knowing the topic your friends / classmates selected // 1st progress / teacher check in // 2nd progress /teacher check in,
Knowing the topic your friends / classmates selected
What are three examples of task initation?
* Starting your homework when you get home
* Beginning to organize / plan for a long term project soon after receiving the information
* Doing your chores right away so you can play video games after
* Starting your test right away to maximize the amount of time you have to complete it
Name 5 EF skills
Planning // Organization // Time management // Task Initiation // Working Memory // Metacognition // Self Control // Sustained Attention // Flexibility // Perseverance
Name three examples of planning
* mapping out how you will start and finish a long term paper / project
* figuring out the best way to clean your bedroom
* writing down homework so you do not forget to do it later
* routine
* using a planner
Explain what an organized book bag should look like including binders / folders
There should be no loose papers; all papers are in the correct spot (homework folder, English binder, etc.)
Writing utensils should be all together
No trash
Is multitasking good for time management? Why or why not?
No! When trying to do multiple things at once, it can actually take twice as long to complete your tasks!
Name one of the four simple strategies to stop procrastinating and explain why it is helpful
Set up a routine that works
Set a timer
Reward yourself
Check it off your to do list