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Critical and creative thinking (executive functioning)

Decision making

The ability to make decisions effectively provides students with a sense of autonomy and control. Learning to balance the pros and cons within a situation to arrive at a good course of action can help students to avoid impulsive and risky choices.

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Decision making

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Division: Intermediate

Purpose: To help students plan for effective and balanced use of their time

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Stop and think

Division: Primary / Junior / Intermediate

Purpose: To help students learn to be aware of their actions by monitoring their reactions

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