Page 21 - Course 4 Skills and Strengths Part 2 Executive Function Skills

Skills that support helpful (pro-social & pro-learning) Behaviours

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I can follow a conversation. If I find it hard, I use strategies to help me, such as repeating what I have heard or
asking questions.
I can listen and hold information in my mind to answer questions. If this is hard for me, I have ways to help me
remember such as recording key points using bullet points or creating a Mind Map.
Turn right at the
I can remember a series of instructions or directions long enough to carry them out correctly. If this is hard for junction then take
me, I have ways to help me remember the instructions. the next left.
I have ways to remember the numbers in a calculation so I can complete it mentally.

I have ways to remember people’s names. If this is hard for me, I have strategies to help me remember.
I can remember the steps of a task in order to complete it correctly. If this is hard for me, I have strategies to
help me remember.
I can keep my place in a task – I can keep track of what I have done and what still needs to be completed. If this
is hard for me, I have ways to help me keep track.
I remember and keep track of the things I need to get done. If this is hard for me, I have strategies to help me.
I can hold items in my memory (e.g. a list) whilst carrying on with a task. If this is hard for me, I have ways to
help me remember.
I can make sense of information I read. If I find this hard and keep needing to re-read, I use strategies, such as
the 3PQR method.
I have ways to remember and keep track of the equipment/resources I need for the day. If this is hard for me, I
have strategies to help me remember.