Track My Time Strategy

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What is the Track My Time strategy used for?

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It is used for executive function, helping students understand the passage of time and how long it takes to complete activities.

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What type of clock is recommended for teaching the Track My Time strategy?

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An analog clock.

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Why is it important for students to see time on an analog clock?

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It helps them understand how much time it takes to complete tasks, especially since they often engage with digital resources.

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How can a teacher use the Track My Time strategy with a math assignment?

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The teacher can ask the student how long they think it will take to complete the assignment and use the clock to visualize that time.

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What should a teacher do if a student is not making progress on their assignment?

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The teacher can check in with the student to see how much more time they think they will need to complete the work.

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What is a way to visually represent different assignments and their durations?

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Color coding the time on the clock for each assignment.

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What is the purpose of asking students how long they think it will take to complete their work?

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It encourages them to estimate time and reflect on their progress.

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What are 'time robbers' in the context of the Track My Time strategy?

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They are distractions or activities that take away from the time needed to complete assignments.

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What is one example of a time robber mentioned in the text?

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Procrastinating by playing video games.

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What resources are suggested for further information on executive function?

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Cognitive Connections and understood.org.