Write a 3-5 page paper that answers the following questions:
What are executive functioning skills?
How might the lack of age-appropriate executive functioning skills present in the classroom?
What can you do as a teacher to help build students’ executive functioning skills?
For purposes of this assignment, you can choose 3-5 skills on
which to focus. Be sure to fully answer the question and consider the
categories of the rubric in order to earn full points. You should use a minimum of three (3) sources and cite them in the paper and on a reference page using APA. The total for this paper is 35 points.
Research Report: Executive Functioning
Research Report: Executive Functioning
Criteria Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Organization
5
to >4.0 pts
Full Marks
Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.
4
to >3.0 pts
Good
Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.
3
to >1.0 pts
Fair
Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed.
1
to >0 pts
Poor
The information appears to be disorganized.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Quality of Information
5
to >4.0 pts
Full Marks
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.
4
to >3.0 pts
Good
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.
3
to >1.0 pts
Fair
Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.
1
to >0 pts
Poor
Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Citations
5
to >4.0 pts
Full Marks
A variety of reliable In text citations and reference list in APA format (minimum of 3).
4
to >3.0 pts
Good
A few in-text citations or references were included (1-2 sources).
3
to >1.0 pts
Fair
References
were used that are not reliable. OR Either in-text citations or
reference page are missing. OR Citations or references do not follow APA
formatting, but the students tried to meet APA guidelines.
1
to >0 pts
Poor
Information
is not cited properly. OR Both in-text citations and reference page are
missing. OR Citations and references do not remotely resemble APA
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
EF Defined
5
to >4.0 pts
Full Marks
The concept of EF is exceptionally well defined and cited appropriately.
4
to >3.0 pts
Good
The concept of EF is well defined and cited appropriately.
3
to >1.0 pts
Fair
The concept of EF is somewhat defined and cited appropriately.
1
to >0 pts
Poor
The concept of EF is poorly defined and cited appropriately.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Underdevelopment of EF Skills Explained
5
to >4.0 pts
Full Marks
The concept of underdeveloped EF is exceptionally well explained and cited appropriately.
4
to >3.0 pts
Good
The concept of underdeveloped EF is well explained and cited appropriately.
3
to >1.0 pts
Fair
The concept of underdeveloped EF is somewhat explained and cited appropriately.
1
to >0 pts
Poor
The concept of underdeveloped EF is poorly explained and cited.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Boosting EF Skills
5
to >4.0 pts
Full Marks
The concept of boosting EF is exceptionally well explained and cited appropriately.
4
to >3.0 pts
Good
The concept of boosting EF is well explained and cited appropriately.
3
to >1.0 pts
Fair
The concept of boosting EF is somewhat explained and cited appropriately.
1
to >0 pts
Poor
The concept of boosting EF is poorly explained and cited.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Mechanics
5
to >4.0 pts
Full Marks
No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
4
to >3.0 pts
Good
Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors
3
to >1.0 pts
Fair
A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.
1
to >0 pts
Poor
Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
5 pts
Total Points:
35
