They make sure that the active part of your brain is receiving the energy it needs to get its job done. Mental energy controls are especially important when students face tasks and situations requiring sustained effort, e.g., reading for comprehension, writing lengthy essays, solving long math problems, or studying for a test. Enabling a student to tune in to information, details, and tasks 2. Promoting periods of true sleep and full wakefulness 3. Ensuring a dependable and predictable flow of energy while doing tasks Necessary Subskills Common Obstacles Student is able to remain tuned in to lectures, reading tasks, and other activities.
Student has difficulty concentrating and complains of feeling tired or bored.
Student sleeps well at night and seems to be awake during the day. Student has trouble sleeping, or does not have regular sleeping patterns. Student does not seem well rested and fully awake during the day. Student may seem bored or lazy in school, and has trouble concentrating on work that is less interesting. The quality and quantity of student s work is consistently acceptable.