Traits like cognitive flexibility and impulse control strongly influence student grades and test scores to such an extent that they may be best learned in an academic context. Amy and Mike invited educator Ariel Lieberman to explore the relationship between the three core executive functions and test prep.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

1. What are the core executive functions and why are they important? 

2. How do weak EF skills get in the way of a student’s test prep? 

3. Why is executive function best learned in a relevant academic context?

4. What are ideal strategies to build EF skills within the framework of test prep?

5. Does remote instruction influence the effectiveness of EF coaching?

MEET OUR GUEST

Ariel Akselrad Lieberman is the founder of Your Best Prep, a tutoring company based in Westchester County, NY that helps high school students, both neurotypical and those with learning differences, master the standardized test prep process and achieve their academic goals. 

Prior to founding Your Best Prep, Ariel wrote SAT and AP curriculum for Ivy Consulting Group in New York City, where she also worked as a GED tutor for young adults in the criminal justice system as a member of the Ivy League Tutors Foundation. 

Ariel has an M.Ed from Manhattanville College School of Education, where she studied Secondary Special Education and was a recipient of the Dean’s Award for Innovative Teaching, and a B.A. in history from SUNY-Purchase College, from which she graduated summa cum laude. 

Ariel holds a Professional Certificate in Learning Differences (LD) and Neurodiversity with a Specialization in Executive Function through the Landmark College Institute for Research & Training.

Ariel previously appeared on this podcast in episode 194 for a Test Prep Profile.

Find Ariel at http://www.yourbestprep.com/.

LINKS

Executive Function: What It Is, How To Improve & Types

The False Promise of EF Coaching

RELATED EPISODES

HOW EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING PROCESSES IMPACT LEARNING

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS AND TEST PREP 

POST PANDEMIC LEARNING LOSS

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Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.