Executive Function in 9th Grade
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Objective
I can identify my own strengths and weaknesses related to executive function skills like planning, organization, and time management.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe what executive function is in your own words, as if you were explaining it to a younger sibling.
According to the video, why is it important to continue teaching executive function skills throughout high school?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Based on what you learned from the video about executive function, describe one specific situation where you felt you were well-organized. What strategies did you use that made you feel successful? Thinking about the executive function skills discussed in the video, describe one specific task or situation where you struggled with time management. What challenges did you face? ”
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