Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is Executive Function?
Executive Function relates to a mental process and set of skills that govern planning, time management, organisation, multi-tasking, and memory. These skills are an important factor in learning and self-management.
2) What do deficits in Executive Function look like?
The most common deficits are;
a) difficulties planning out tasks
b) inability to prioritise work
c) being easily distracted
d) having trouble focusing and then "spacing out"
e) lack of motivation to start difficult or "tricky" assignments
3) How can Executive Function impact your school life?
Some students often have difficulty being on time for school. Others frequently lose important papers or assignments due to disorganised binders and backpacks or forget test and quiz dates. All of these issues can create anxiety around the homework process such as nightly homework completion and remembering to submit work when it is due. Additionally, some students lack the ability to plan out long term assignments which results in last minute cramming and either a loss of motivation to complete the task or total anxiety around the subject.
4) Does Intentional Students accept Arizona ESA dollars?
Yes, we do. Intentional Students is approved to receive ESA dollars.
Executive Function relates to a mental process and set of skills that govern planning, time management, organisation, multi-tasking, and memory. These skills are an important factor in learning and self-management.
2) What do deficits in Executive Function look like?
The most common deficits are;
a) difficulties planning out tasks
b) inability to prioritise work
c) being easily distracted
d) having trouble focusing and then "spacing out"
e) lack of motivation to start difficult or "tricky" assignments
3) How can Executive Function impact your school life?
Some students often have difficulty being on time for school. Others frequently lose important papers or assignments due to disorganised binders and backpacks or forget test and quiz dates. All of these issues can create anxiety around the homework process such as nightly homework completion and remembering to submit work when it is due. Additionally, some students lack the ability to plan out long term assignments which results in last minute cramming and either a loss of motivation to complete the task or total anxiety around the subject.
4) Does Intentional Students accept Arizona ESA dollars?
Yes, we do. Intentional Students is approved to receive ESA dollars.