Processing Speed Workbook | Study Skills & Executive Functioning Activities

This workbook focuses on understanding processing speed, learning compensatory strategies, developing routines for success, and practicing processing speed drills. The idea is to first explicitly teach about processing speed, provide techniques and supports, and then give them a variety of timed drill practice to see their growth over time.

Important Notes About This Workbook:

• This workbook is intended to teach about processing speed, provide strategies, and help build confidence for learners. It is not designed to improve any specific processing speed test or assessment. The goal is to empower learners so they can feel and do their best in school and beyond.

• As unique learners, we all process and work at different speeds. Processing speed does not equal intelligence. This workbook is about helping learners understand processing speed and consider new strategies and techniques that can help them along the way, no matter where they are starting.

What is Processing Speed?

Processing speed is the rate at which our brains can take in external information, make sense of that information, and perform tasks, as needed. This processing speed workbook focuses on teaching and providing strategies for processing speed.

Why Teach Processing Speed?

Processing speed is critical to learning. The more efficiently and effectively we can process information, the better we can learn. Some learners struggle significantly with slower processing speeds. These students might struggle to keep up with the class during transitions, be the last to finish assignments, have trouble keeping up with conversations or lectures, struggle taking notes and listening at the same time, or become frustrated when expected to do certain assignments.

Brain science has shown that our brains are capable of changing and improving over time. By learning compensatory strategies and practicing activities, kids and young adults can build confidence and learn new techniques. Additionally, learning these skills can help to motivate and empower young learners!

Table of Contents

Understanding Processing Speed

• What is Processing Speed?

• Processing Speed Self-Assessment

• Brain Plasticity

Activating Your Brain

• Activating Your Brain

• Assessing the Task

• Consider Prior Knowledge

• Turn Your Focus On

• Practice: Activating Your Brain

Routines for Success

• Routines for Success

• Developing Routines

• Planning

• Assignment Planner

• Writing Down Assignments

• Organizing Your Materials

• Organizing Your Work Space

Strategies & Supports

• Strategies & Supports

• Using Visuals

• Finding the Most Important Information

• Repeat It Back

• Think Break

• Make It Meaningful

• Chunking Information

• Reflecting on the Task

Managing Frustration

• Managing Frustration

• Positive Self-Talk

• Coping Strategies

Processing Speed Drill Practice

• Math Drills: Addition up to 10, up to 20, and multiplication facts

• Decipher the Code

• Find It!

• Word Fluency Drills

• Sequence It!

• Write It Back!

• Missing Letter

• Reading Fluency Drills

• Word Find

• Fill in the Blank

No Prep!

This workbook requires absolutely no prep from the teacher. Just print, copy, and go at your group's individual pace! All the workbook pages include information and instructions, so you can save yourself the prep time.

Note that upon download, you will receive both a black/white AND color version of the workbook!

Timed and Untimed Version Included

The second half of the workbook includes activities or "drills" to practice some of the skills they have learned. These include puzzles, word searches, and math problems. I have included two different versions. Please choose the one that works best for your learners!

• Timed Version - Use these for students who want to time themselves and try to beat their previous time.
• Untimed Version - Use these for students who need to work at their own pace without the pressure of time.

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Disclaimer: These resources and materials are for supplementary support/education purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling, education, or other necessary supports. Educators, parents, counselors, and others who utilize these materials are encouraged to seek out additional support, as needed.

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