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The student may:

• Struggle to visualize the goal

  • can't visualize the final product

  • not think goal is important

  • not know how to set goals and subgoals

• Struggle to visualize the action plan

  • can't break tasks down into small steps

  • can't put steps in logical order

  • can't remember the action plan steps

  • can't stay focused because of unanticipated roadblocks

• Have no sense of urgency

  • doesn't see task as relevant or a priority

  • unable to accurately estimate the time tasks may take

  • can't delay gratification of an immediate want

  • feel overwhelmed and avoid the task