Elementary Level Attention Spans

Attention span is the amount of time an individual is able to concentrate mentally and/or physically

• True

• False

What is the average formula for calculating attention span?

• One minute x the individuals age

• Two minutes x the individuals age

• Three minutes x the individuals age

• Five minutes x the individuals age

What would the average attention span for a 6 year old be?

What would be an easy way to keep elementary kids attention sharp?

• Assign more busy work

• More class discussions

• Short brain breaks throughout the day

• More lectures

Why do you think it's important to consider children attention spans?

Short attention spans are not signs of ADHD or ADD.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Even though this might not be true in every case, in some cases, more in ADHD, short attention spans are symptoms.