What are some key characteristics of executive functioning?

Question

Executive functioning skills are the "how to" to school and ultimately life. There are some some key characteristics that are behind solid executive functioning.

Answer 1

Executive functioning skills are those skills that allow for success in school and in the world. There are many skills that can be taught and lend themselves to strong executive functioning.

Overall the characteristics that executive functioning have in common involve noticing patterns of successful behavior and inefficient behavior, being able to track time accurately, systems of organization and accountability/follow through on commitments.