Executive Functioning Review

Which strategy is most effective for remembering multi-step directions during a class or assignment?

• Mentally repeat the steps while completing the task

• Ask for the directions to be repeated later if needed

• Write down or visually organize the steps right away

• Try to focus really hard and hope you remember everything

You’re procrastinating on an assignment you know you need to finish. What’s the best first step to get yourself started?

• Think about how important the grade is to motivate yourself

• Tell yourself you’ll just work on it for 5 minutes

• Wait until you feel more focused or inspired

• Tidy your space to avoid starting, but feel productive

You have math homework due tomorrow, a science project due next week, and a group chat buzzing on your phone. What’s the smartest way to prioritize?

• Do the science project first so you have more time later

• Get the group chat out of the way to avoid distractions

• Start the math homework because it’s due the soonest

• Work on the easiest task first, regardless of due date

What’s the most effective strategy during a test to improve your performance?

• Skim all the questions quickly, then jump to the hardest ones

• Start with what you know to build confidence, then return to harder questions

• Answer the questions in the order they appear

• Focus only on the questions you find interesting

Which strategy can improve pacing and reduce anxiety during a test?

• Spend extra time on the first few questions to make a good start

• Starting with easier questions

• Answer questions randomly if you’re short on time

• Highlighting important tasks in different colors

Which best represents the “Categorize” step of the 4 C’s?

• Highlighting important tasks in different colors

• Placing all school materials into one large folder

• Grouping materials by subject and labeling each clearly

• Putting everything away in drawers or lockers to stay neat

Which of these goals is the best example of using the CANDO method?

• “I will try harder in school starting next week.”

• “I will improve my grade by turning in at least 2 late assignments this week, and asking for help if I’m confused.”

• “I want to be better at managing my time someday.”

• “I will stop procrastinating and be more focused every day.”

How are you feeling today?
(Write one word or a short explanation.)

What’s one fun, silly, or relaxing thing you did during the last three FID days while school was closed from the storm?

💛 A Note from Me to You:

As we wind down and get closer to the last few weeks of school, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for bringing your smiles, your jokes, your effort—even on the days when you didn’t feel like it or when I may have seemed like I was on your case about finishing work.

Please know this: I care about you deeply—not just as a student, but as a person. I see how hard you’re trying, even when it’s not always easy. And I’m proud of you.

You’ve grown more than you realize, and I hope you carry that with you wherever you go next.

What’s one thing you’ll remember or appreciate from this class—something that helped you, made you feel supported, or just stuck with you?

(It can be a skill, a moment, or even just how it felt being here.)