Executive Functioning Pacing Guide

September                 Materials Management:

• Binder Organization
• Long-Time Storage
• Binder Assessment

October/ November       Time Management:

• HW/Assignment recording
• Budgeting Time for HW
• Prioritizing
• Task Analysis

December/January/February           Study Strategies:

• Following Directions-
  • Engaged Listening
  • Following Written Directions
• Reading Preparation-
  • Reading for Different Purposes
  • Skimming Articles
  • Previewing a Chapter
  • Reading a Math Text
• Writing Prep and Reflection
  • Effective Summary Writing
  • Tips for Editing
• Math Prep
  • Create Trouble Shooting Journal

March                                     Study Strategies (Continued):                     

• Memory Techniques
  • Acronyms and Acrostics
  • Categorization
• Note Taking Information
  • Organizing Information
  • Two Column Note Taking
  • Three Column Note Taking

April                            Study Strategies (Continued

• Test Preparation and Reflection
  • Creating Study Plans
  • Testing Formats
  • Analyzing Mistakes
  • Rubrics
  • Tracking Grades

May/June                   Goal Setting & Decision Making

• Goal Map
• SMART Goals
• Action Steps for SMART goals
• Making Long-Term Decisions
• Making Quick Decisions