Without executive function processes, going to the movies would be a nightmare. But students are often unaware of how executive… Continue Reading »
Category: SMARTS strategies
Know Thyself: 3 Strategies to Empower Students Through Self-Awareness
When I ask students about the strategies they use to study for a test, I often hear responses such as,… Continue Reading »
What Should We Do When Students Set Unrealistic Goals?
Many times the goals that matter most to students are not academic in nature. I have had students tell me… Continue Reading »
Free chapter of Dr. Lynn Meltzer’s book – Promoting Executive Function in the Classroom
SMARTS Director Lynn Meltzer has written and edited many books on executive function, strategy instruction, and how to empower students… Continue Reading »
SMARTS Overview Video: Self-Awareness and Metacognition
One of the major underpinnings of the SMARTS Online program is teaching students effective self-awareness and metacognition. But what is… Continue Reading »
Students Speak: Thinking Flexibly About Problem Solving
Learning about cognitive flexibility was my favorite part of SMARTS. That’s not something you see in school a lot. Usually… Continue Reading »
Students Speak: What is an Executive Function Strategy?
Here’s another installment in our Student’s Speak series where real students tell us about their journies to hone their personal… Continue Reading »
Students Speak: Facing Obstacles is Part of Goal Setting
I like CANDO* goals, and I use them pretty much every day. With CANDO goals you have to think of… Continue Reading »
Stay Calm and Study On: 4 Steps for Effective Test Prep
Preparing for tests and exams often triggers anxiety, stress, and procrastination—strong emotional responses that can keep students from studying… Continue Reading »
Teaching Students How to Self-Check for Common Errors
Teachers often provide students with broad focus correction areas (FCAs) to attend to when writing or completing assignments… Continue Reading »