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Executive Functioning Skills

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False: Setting goals wastes time.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Listening and following directions, keeping my desk neat and tidy, putting away things when I am done, keeping my backpack neat and tidy, taking time to clean up workspaces, putting things where they belong are all examples of ____________.

a)

Organization

b)

Task initiation

c)

Planning

d)

Time management

3.

True or False: Being unorganized can lead to larger problems.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Having a morning routine can help you stay organized.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Is it okay to have crumpled trash in your locker and backpack?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Starting a project early helps avoid procrastination.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

It’s helpful to label your folders, notebooks, and binders.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Having an agenda can help you become a successful learner.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Being organized is important for students to be successful learners.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What is organization?

a)

Having things in order

b)

Not knowing where anything is

c)

Having everything cluttered

d)

None of these

11.

What is executive functioning?

a)

The ability to function executively.

b)

Skills to organize and act on information.

c)

The ability to not struggle with things in life.

d)

Assistance for school.

12.

A student starts a task immediately. This is called:

a)

start time

b)

task retrieval

c)

task initiation

d)

task completion

13.

An example of organization is

a)

Starting an essay

b)

Memorizing for a test

c)

Keeping all your homework in a set place

d)

Not overreacting

14.

Self-control is being able to manage your

a)

Thoughts

b)

Feelings

c)

Actions

d)

All of the above

15.

The steps involved in planning and executing tasks

a)

Executive Functioning

b)

Planning

c)

Organizing

d)

Time Management

16.

What is the capital of France?

a)

Berlin

b)

Madrid

c)

Paris

d)

Rome

17.

What is the capital of France?

a)

Berlin

b)

Madrid

c)

Paris

d)

Rome

18.

What is the capital of France?

a)

Berlin

b)

Madrid

c)

Paris

d)

Rome

19.

The ability to independently begin a task without procrastination.

a)

Task Initiation

b)

Attention

c)

Working Memory

d)

Metacognition

20.

Holding information in your mind while working with it.

a)

Task Initiation

b)

Attention

c)

Working Memory

d)

Metacognition

21.

Being aware of what you know and what you don't know - thinking about your thinking.

a)

Task Initiation

b)

Attention

c)

Working Memory

d)

Metacognition

22.

What is the capital of France?

a)

Berlin

b)

Madrid

c)

Paris

d)

Rome

23.

What is the capital of France?

a)

Berlin

b)

Madrid

c)

Paris

d)

Rome

24.

The ability to develop a well-thought-out strategy before starting a task.

a)

Time management

b)

Organisation

c)

Task initiation

d)

Planning

25.

The ability to keep materials and plans orderly.

a)

Planning

b)

Task initiation

c)

Organisation

d)

Time management

26.

Which executive function skill involves starting tasks independently?

a)

Planning

b)

Task initiation

c)

Working Memory

d)

Time management

27.

The ability to use time efficiently to accomplish tasks.

a)

Planning

b)

Time initiation

c)

Working Memory

d)

Time management

28.

Which skill involves holding information in the mind while working with it?

a)

Metacognition

b)

Time initiation

c)

Working Memory

d)

Self Control

29.

Which skill involves being aware of your own learning?

a)

Metacognition

b)

Time initiation

c)

Working Memory

d)

Self Control

30.

The ability to regulate oneself, including one's thoughts, emotions, and actions.

a)

Flexibility

b)

Attention

c)

Working Memory

d)

Self Control

31.

Which skill involves focusing on a person or task?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Attention

c)

Working Memory

d)

Metacognition

32.

Which skill involves adapting to change?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Attention

c)

Working Memory

d)

Metacognition

33.

Which skill involves sticking with a task and not giving up?

a)

Metacognition

b)

Attention

c)

Planning

d)

Perseverance

34.

Which skill involves prioritizing tasks effectively?

a)

Task initiation

b)

Flexibility

c)

Organization

d)

Time management

35.

Which skill involves reflecting on past experiences to improve future performance?

a)

Attention

b)

Metacognition

c)

Perseverance

d)

Self Control

36.

Which skill involves managing emotions in challenging situations?

a)

Planning

b)

Working Memory

c)

Flexibility

d)

Self Control

37.

Which skill involves breaking down a task into smaller steps?

a)

Task initiation

b)

Time management

c)

Planning

d)

Organization

38.

Which skill involves adjusting your approach when faced with obstacles?

a)

Working Memory

b)

Metacognition

c)

Attention

d)

Flexibility

39.

Which skill involves keeping track of multiple tasks at once?

a)

Metacognition

b)

Time initiation

c)

Self Control

d)

Working Memory

40.

Which skill involves starting tasks without procrastination?

a)

Time management

b)

Task initiation

c)

Flexibility

d)

Organization

41.

Which skill involves remembering and using information during an activity?

a)

Metacognition

b)

Flexibility

c)

Attention

d)

Working Memory

42.

Which skill involves controlling emotions and impulses for long-term goals?

a)

Task initiation

b)

Time management

c)

Self Control

d)

Organization

43.

Which skill involves planning and prioritizing tasks to achieve a goal?

a)

Planning

b)

Attention

c)

Perseverance

d)

Metacognition

44.

The students who practice good organization...

a)

have a place for everything

b)

clean once a quarter

c)

NEVER have a plan to keep things in order

45.

Metacognition means thinking about our thinking. True or false?

(a)  

46.

Which executive function skill means NOT procrastinating?

a)

Task Initiation

b)

Organization

c)

Metacognition

47.

Students with strong organization skills always find what they need.

a)

True

b)

False