Executive Function Skills
During my work...
REFOCUS How am I doing so far? Am I following the directions? Am I on track with my time? What do I need to do next?
Task Initiation
The ability to begin a task without procrastination.
Sustained Attention
When you are able to pay attention despite distractions, fatigue, or bordem.
Metacognition
When you can SELF MONITOR and SELF EVALUATE your own skills & work. (THINKING ABOUT YOUR THINKING)
Self Control
When you think before you act and resist the urge to do or say something.
After I finish my work...
AM I PROUD OF WHAT I AM TURNING IN? Have I... completed everything? put on a heading? re-checked my work? finished in my time frame? Asked all the questions I needed to?
Before I begin my work...
AM I READY TO DO MY WORK Do I... understand the directions? have a plan to complete this work? know what time it is & how much time I have? know WHY I am doing this assignment?
Planning
Creating a road map for completing a task
Time Management
Estimating how much time you have, how to best spend that time and to be aware of deadlines.
Perseverance
Having the motivation to follow through and complete a goal NOT MATTER WHAT.
Working Memory
Holding Information in your mind while completing a task.
Organizing
Making & using a system to keep track of things
Flexibility
Being able to change plans when faced with obstacles, new info, or mistakes.
