by Dennis | Mar 14, 2026 | Executive Functioning Skills
A practical framework for identifying a student’s cognitive load limits and matching them with effective strategies. Why this tool matters Working memory capacity is fixed—students can’t “grow” more mental parking spaces—but they can learn to use those spaces far more...
by Dennis | Mar 10, 2026 | Executive Functioning Skills
The Working Memory Profile Tool page is quite long, so with the magic of AI we have turned it into a slide show with an audio narration. Just click your way from slide to slide. To hear the audio, click the three dots at the bottom right to bring up an option that...
by Dennis | Feb 28, 2025 | Executive Functioning Skills
Accountability is a word that can conjure up images of punishment, micromanagement, and criticism. It can certainly end up with parents nagging their kids about homework. That’s sometimes why HomeworkCoach is hired—the parents can’t do it anymore. So your goal is to...
by Dennis | Jan 27, 2025 | Executive Functioning Skills
Boosting Working Memory: A Tutor’s Guide Discover effective strategies and interactive exercises designed to strengthen working memory in high school students, paving the way for academic success. The Role of Working Memory in Education Why Working Memory Matters...
by Dennis | Apr 15, 2024 | Cognitive Flexibility, Executive Functioning Skills
When a student begins to treat their tutor like a therapist, it’s important to respond with empathy and professionalism while gently redirecting the focus back to academic goals. Here’s how a tutor can handle the situation effectively: Acknowledge and Validate the...
by Dennis | Jan 26, 2024 | Executive Functioning Skills
“My son (11) struggles with writing assignments. He states he can’t think of what to write” You’ve probably run into this with your HomeworkCoach clients. Here’s a way to approach the problem: Take the ideas and the writing separately....
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