WorksheetsLearning Strategies Final
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 3hrs 45mins
What are executive functioning skills?
The skills you use to become an executive.
The skills your brain uses to help you accomplish your goals.
The skills that help you function.
The skills that make you the GOAT!
Why should you learn executive functioning skills?
Strengthening your executive functioning skills can help make your life easier!
Strengthening your executive functioning skills can help make your life harder!
Having executive functioning skills can help make you successful at school and at work.
Having executive functioning skills can help you pass your classes at school.
Executive functioning skills that you will learn include planning, organization, time management, task initiation, working memory, metacognition, self-control, attention, flexibility, and ________.
participation
perseverance
disorder
self-aware
Which of the following executive functioning skills have we NOT learned about so far?
Planning
Organization
Attention
Time Management
Planning involves determining a task or goal and then determining the _______ to get there.
plan
steps
road
best way
Good planners can prioritize tasks, manage their time well, and work most efficiently.
True
False
What is one of the BEST ways to plan your day?
not to plan at all
plan only for half of each day
getting into a routine
plan a week at a time
Our goals need to be S.M.A.R.T! What does the S in this acronym stand for?
specific
smart
special
socially acceptable
Our goals need to be S.M.A.R.T! What does the M in this acronym stand for?
money
motivated
mostly
measurable
Staying organized can help reduce stress in your life.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT an example of being organized?
Having a binder with all papers put in the right spots.
Using a planner to help you figure out how to write your paper before you start.
Having a messy room and not being able to find anything.
Knowing where all of your important items are and keeping track of them.
The key to keeping organized in the future is: to take the extra 2 minutes and put papers in their correct location and to take 10 minutes once a week to tidy your notebook(s).
True
False
Keeping a ________ is not just something adults want students to do in school. It is a critical survival skill for outside of school as well.
journal
log
calendar
planner
One major problem that arises when keeping a homework log is that students often don't ________ ________ ______ and just think they will remember.
use a planner
write everything down
plan to organize
want to be specific
Time management is having an accurate understanding of time in order to work _______.
efficiently
hardly
successfully
accurately
Time management requires you to prioritize your work and complete the ____ ________ tasks first.
least critical
least important
most critical
most important
Which of the following is NOT an example of using time management?
Not prioritizing what to work on in study hall and just going in.
Using your time well to clean your room and getting it done before your parents get home.
Handing in homework/ classwork on time.
Leaving your friend's house early so you can have enough time to complete your homework.
Learning to manage your time means thinking about what you need to do, estimating how long something will take, pacing yourself, staying focused on the task, and working to get it done by a deadline.
True
False
SEL stands for
(a)
What is Social Emotional Learning?
The process of developing interpersonal skills for romantic relationships.
Methods that help students understand emotions and have empathy for others.
Methods on how to deal with other people we don't know.
What is the definition of Self-Awareness
Choosing how to act or respond to a situation is based on learned behaviors.
The ownership of thoughts, emotions, and action in various situations.
To recognize emotions and how they impact your behavior.
To act with empathy and in an ethical manner within your home, school, and community.
What are the five steps to set a SMART Goal?
Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Based
Specific, Maintainable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Based
Special, Measureable, Allotted, Referral, Timid
Short-Term Goals can be set for anytime EXCEPT
A Year from Today
End of the Day
End of the Week
A Few Hours from Now
Short Term Goals are usually used to help keep on track with Long Term Goals.
True
False
Which goal is an example of a Long Term Goal?
Next month, I will have passed all my quizzes.
By 11:00pm, I will finish all my homework.
By the end of the week, I will remember my schedule.
In June 2023, I will have a 90% and above in all my classes.
A person with HIGH external self awareness cannot accept feedback from other people
True
False
A person who knows themselves AND value the feedback of others is...
Seeker
Pleaser
Aware
Introspective
A person who's not sure of who they are yet and don't understand how others look at them is a...
Aware
Seeker
Pleaser
Introspective
A person who doesn't know themselves and only focuses on how they look to other people are...
Aware
Seeker
Introspective
Pleaser
A person who knows who they are BUT can't accept feedback from others is a...
Introspective
Pleaser
Aware
Seeker
A person with HIGH internal self awareness and a HIGH external self awareness is considered...
Introspective
Seeker
Aware
Pleaser
A person with LOW internal self awareness and LOW external self awareness is a seeker
True
False
The 2,000 decisions we make daily lowers our sense of Self-Awareness (Bonus 5 points)
True
False
When you're confused by something, it's best to ask for help.
True
False
One example of self-advocating is...
asking for more time on a test.
getting mad at the teacher.
blaming a bad grade on someone else.
Asking for help can be hard because you think you don't need help.
True
False
If you DON'T ask for any help you often score high on tests.
True
False
Everyone has the same strengths and weaknesses.
True
False
The worst thing that can happen when you ask for help is...
someone says, "Sorry, I can't help you right now."
the world explodes.
your brain literally melts out of your head.
If you are working hard, people are more likely to help you.
True
False
Self-advocating is something that EVERYONE does in order to be successful.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT an example of self-advocacy?
Telling the teacher “I need a calculator for my math test.”
Highlighting my notes will help me understand the material.
Laying my head down on my desk when I don’t understand a math problem.
Recording the teacher’s lecture to make sure I get all the notes
Because self-advocacy it a skill, it can be......
memorized
easy for everyone
learned and strengthened
It is important to be ______ and ______ when asking for what you need.
clear and specific
loud and rude
threatening and harmful
timid and shy
What is self-reflection?
Writing an autobiography
Thinking about your own character and actions
Thinking about your plan for tomorrow
Reflecting on the opinions of others
What can happen if you do not reflect?
You keep doing the same thing over and over again
You become happier
You spend time journaling
What does self-awareness require you to do?
Be aware, commit, and dedicate time
Be concerned, research, and dedicate time
Evaluate, commit, and be aware
What can having a strong sense of self do?
Improve your goals
Improve your confidence
Lower your standards
True or False: Self-reflection can allow you to see things from a new point of view.
True
False
What does "Can't see the forest for the trees" mean?
You need to focus on the small details and not look at the big picture
You need to look at the big picture and not focus on the small details
You need to focus on the small details and the big picture
You need to only focus on the small details
Why is it sometimes good to wait 24 hours before having a conversation about something important?
You can decide what your stance is
You can form a more logical perspective and see the bigger picture
You can come up with a better argument
True or False: Self-reflection can enhance learning and understanding.
True
False
True or False: You need to self-reflect for at least 10 minutes each day to see a positive impact.
True
False
What can self-reflection allow you to challenge?
Other people's beliefs
Beliefs and assumptions
Other people's opinions
Communication
List the steps for self-reflection in order.
Listen, Look, Stop, Act
Look, Stop, Listen, Act
Stop, Look, Listen, Act
Which of the following describes the "Stop" step for self-reflection?
Take a step back
Take a step forward
Pause what everybody else is doing
Which of the following describes the "Look" step for self-reflection?
Get perspective on what you notice
Ask other people what they notice
Get perspective on how you are communicating
Ask yourself how you can put first things first
Which of the following describes the "Listen" step for self-reflection?
Listen to yourself and the wisdom that you already have
Listen to understand others
Which of the following describes the "Act" step for self-reflection?
Identify the steps you need to take to improve your PBA
Identify the steps you need to take to change in a positive way
Identify the steps you need to fully understand all perspectives
Which of the following is NOT a good self-reflection question to ask yourself?
What actions can I take to improve this?
What am I grateful for?
Why is the sky blue?
What am I doing that is working well?
__________ develops when demands require more energy than you have.
yoga
breathing
stress
grounding
TRUE OR FALSE: Stress isn't all bad.
TRUE
FALSE
Check some possible ways that stress can impair performance.
Missing an important deadline
Freezing up during an interview
Paying your bills early.
Using a calendar to keep track of appointments instead of a phone.
___________ is the state of being free from tension and anxiety.
relaxation
inspiration
critical
This is the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally.
solitude
mindfulness
affirmations
stress
Which are benefits of mindfulness?
helps reduce stress
relieves pain
grounds you
you become unhappy
________________is bringing our mind and our body back to the present moment
grounding
singing
yelling in the air
_________ are positive statements or thought that could ease you away from self-sabotaging negative thoughts
yoga
affirmations
grounding
what does the f mean? RAFT
font
format
finish
fail
what does the a stand for? RAFT
answer
audience
asker
what is the t for? RAFT
target
truth
theme
topic
what does the R stand for? RAFT
reader
role
readiness
responsibility
When solving word problems, the best strategy is to:
Hope for the best
Guess
Circle Numbers
Underline the Question
Box the Action Words
Evaluate
Show Your Work
Cry
What does C stand for in CUBES?
Cucumber
Climb
Circle
Cut
What does B stand for in CUBES?
Butterfly
Box
Bump
Beautiful
The U in UNRAAVEL stands for...
Underline the title.
Underline the author's name.
Undo the questions.
Under the text
The N in UNRAAVEL stands for...
Number the paragraphs.
Now make predictions.
New question
Never skip paragraphs.
The R in UNRAAVEL stands for...
Read.
Run through and number the paragraphs.
Reread the hardest section.
Remember the questions.
The first A in UNRAAVEL stands for...
Answer the questions.
Anticipate the ending.
Are you reading the questions first?
Are you paying attention?
The second A in UNRAAVEL stands for...
Anticipate the ending.
Answer the questions.
Are the important words circled?
Adjectives and antonyms
The V in UNRAAVEL stands for...
Venture through the questions.
Venture through and READ.
Validate your answers.
Verbs are actions.
The E in UNRAAVEL stands for...
Ending is near.
Engage in the reading.
Evaluate your sources.
Eliminate wrong answer choices.
The L in UNRAAVEL stands for...
Learn.
Leave your answers alone.
Look back in the text for evidence.
Let the timer run out.
Underlining the title helps...
you keep up with your place in the text.
you know how wrote the text.
you review the main idea.
activate your prior knowledge.
