SMARTS strategies Archives

Posted November 3, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

This post is part of a series that highlights the events and speakers of this year’s 36th Annual Executive Function Conference, which will focus...

Posted September 3, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

As the school year gets underway, many educators are brainstorming how to maximize student success with the SMARTS curriculum. Whether...

Posted November 21, 2017 by Michael Greschler

Without executive function processes, going to the movies would be a nightmare. But students are often unaware of how executive function processes...

Posted February 7, 2017 by Michael Greschler

When I ask students about the strategies they use to study for a test, I often hear responses such as, “I read my notes six times” or...

Posted August 9, 2016 by Michael Greschler

Many times the goals that matter most to students are not academic in nature. I have had students tell me that their dream is to become an actor...

Posted July 21, 2016 by elizsross

SMARTS Director Lynn Meltzer has written and edited many books on executive function, strategy instruction, and how to empower students with...

Posted March 3, 2016 by elizsross

One of the major underpinnings of the SMARTS Online program is teaching students effective self-awareness and metacognition. But what is...

Posted February 16, 2016 by Michael Greschler

Learning about cognitive flexibility was my favorite part of SMARTS. That’s not something you see in school a lot. Usually it’s like...

Posted February 4, 2016 by Michael Greschler

Here’s another installment in our Student’s Speak series where real students tell us about their journies to hone their personal...

Posted January 7, 2016 by Michael Greschler

I like CANDO* goals, and I use them pretty much every day. With CANDO goals you have to think of alternate ways to achieve your goal if an...

Posted December 15, 2015 by jlisle

Preparing for tests and exams often triggers anxiety, stress, and procrastination—strong emotional responses that can keep students from...

Posted December 4, 2015 by jlisle

Teachers often provide students with broad focus correction areas (FCAs) to attend to when writing or completing assignments (e.g....