{"product_id":"inner-compass-workbook-high-school","title":"The Inner Compass: Emotional Intelligence, Executive Functioning \u0026 Resilience Student Workbook – High School (Grades 9–12)","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Is The Inner Compass Workbook for High School?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass: Navigating Emotions, Purpose, and Resilience\u003c\/em\u003e is a 244-page, full-color student workbook from Future Ready Education for high school students in grades 9–12 (ages 14–18). It brings together three complete units in one book: Emotional Intelligence, Executive Functioning Skills, and Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance. Together they build the self-management and life skills teens need for college, careers and independent living. Across 17 chapters and 83 hands-on activities, students understand their emotions and triggers, build healthy coping strategies, create systems and routines, manage time and focus, beat procrastination, study smarter, set goals, learn to budget and build credit, and develop the flexible thinking and support systems that help them handle pressure. Each unit has its own pre- and post-assessment. The workbook builds the durable skills in your district’s \u003cstrong\u003ePortrait of a Graduate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhy Do Schools and Families Choose The Inner Compass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree units in one book:\u003c\/strong\u003e complete Emotional Intelligence, Executive Functioning and Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance units in a single workbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244 pages, 17 chapters and 83 hands-on activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial literacy included:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 10-activity chapter on budgeting, credit scores, credit cards and loans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal study and life skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e time management, focus, procrastination, study strategies and goal-setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurable growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pre-assessment and post-assessment for every unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e written directly for teens, with no teacher prep required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLearning by doing:\u003c\/strong\u003e labs, audits, debates, scenario challenges, builders, case studies and planning tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible:\u003c\/strong\u003e use it as a full-year course, a semester elective, or unit by unit in advisory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eHow Does The Inner Compass Build Portrait of a Graduate Competencies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis workbook builds durable, future-ready skills, the transferable abilities students carry into college, careers and their communities. Its three units connect directly to the competencies schools use to define college, career and life readiness:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinances (FIN):\u003c\/strong\u003e budgeting, needs vs. wants, credit scores, credit cards, the true cost of borrowing and loan research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Responsibility \u0026amp; Work Ethic (PRW):\u003c\/strong\u003e systems and routines, time management, beating procrastination and following through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgency (AGY):\u003c\/strong\u003e setting goals, building action plans and defining personal values and vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptability (ADP):\u003c\/strong\u003e flexible thinking, managing stress and pressure, and adjusting plans when things go wrong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Thinking \u0026amp; Problem Solving (CT):\u003c\/strong\u003e prioritizing, financial trade-offs, reframing problems and cognitive-overload scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Readiness (CAR):\u003c\/strong\u003e leadership strengths, focus, study skills and self-management habits employers value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpathy (EMP):\u003c\/strong\u003e understanding emotions and needs, and seeing situations through others’ eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication (COM):\u003c\/strong\u003e asking for help effectively and debating coping and flexibility strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaboration (COL):\u003c\/strong\u003e building a support ecosystem and leading with emotional intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreativity (CRE):\u003c\/strong\u003e innovation through flexibility, dual-coding study tools and reframing the future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitizenship (CIT):\u003c\/strong\u003e leadership, values and purpose-driven contribution to community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat’s Inside The Inner Compass Workbook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eUnit 1: Emotional Intelligence (Chapters 1–5)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes an introduction, a pre-assessment and a post-assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExploring Emotional Intelligence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The “Why” Chain, Emotion Equations, Layered Scenarios, Emotions-to-Need Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Triggers \u0026amp; Stressors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigger Journal, Trigger Mapping, Reaction vs. Response, Pause and Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy Coping Strategies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coping Strategy Stations, The Coping Debate, Gratitude Reframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavigating Relationships with Empathy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same Situation Different Story, Through Their Eyes, What You Don’t See, A Reflection on Emotional Intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmotional Intelligence, Leadership \u0026amp; the Future:\u003c\/strong\u003e My Leadership Strengths Inventory, Famous Leaders, Values \u0026amp; Vision Map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eUnit 2: Executive Functioning Skills (Chapters 6–12)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes an introduction, a pre-assessment and a post-assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\" start=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystems \u0026amp; Routines:\u003c\/strong\u003e System Scan, Personal Systems Inventory, Real-Life Scenario Challenge, Routines That Work, Digital Life Makeover, Organization Style Survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Time Estimation Challenge, Priority Sort, The Domino Effect, Time Management Scenario Lab, Time Management Tools Matching Challenge, When Plans Go Wrong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus \u0026amp; Cognitive Load:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus Interference Lab, Digital Distraction Audit, The Focus Zone Blueprint, The Brain Bandwidth Meter, Cognitive Overload Scenario Debate, Build Your Focus Toolkit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotivation \u0026amp; Momentum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motivation in Motion, Procrastination Personality, Activation Ritual Builder, The Avoidance Loop, Overcoming Avoidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e How Your Brain Stores Information, Study Strategy Scenarios, Build a Study Tool, The Spacing Plan Builder, Dual Coding Art Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoal-Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outcome vs. Process Sort, Goal Reality Check, From Goal to Action Map, Barrier Forecast, The 4-Part Goal Builder, Steps \u0026amp; Checklist Builder, Adjustment Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial Literacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spend, Save, Give; Needs vs. Wants; Create a Basic Budget; Financial Trade-Off Scenarios; Credit Score Basics; Credit Card Scenario Decisions; The True Cost Timeline; Credit Score Story; Build-a-Credit Rulebook; Loan Research \u0026amp; Reflection Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eUnit 3: Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance (Chapters 13–17)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes an introduction, a pre-assessment and a post-assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\" start=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Power of Perspective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Sides One Story, The Zoom-Out Exercise, Innovator Case Study, Reframing the Future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Thinking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pivot Stories, Debate in Reverse, Innovation Through Flexibility, The Multi-Path Mindset Challenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystems of Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mapping My Support Ecosystem, Support Scenarios, How to Request Help Effectively, Support Systems in Action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMindset in Motion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brain in Training, Thought Decoder, Growth in the Real World, From Thought to Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure and Purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Stress Spectrum, The Performance Curve, The Purpose Compass, My Pressure Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra resources\u003c\/strong\u003e include a Dictionary of Emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWho Is The Inner Compass Workbook For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHigh school students in grades 9–12, their teachers and their parents. It’s built for advisory and homeroom programs, freshman transition and study skills courses, financial literacy and personal finance, health and wellness classes, counseling and academic support, college and career readiness, homeschool and independent learning. It also supports Portrait of a Graduate initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Comes in The Inner Compass Workbook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grades 9–12 (ages 14–18)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback student workbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full color, student-facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 units, 17 chapters, 83 activities, a pre-assessment and post-assessment for each unit, and extra resources including a Dictionary of Emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Future Ready Education, an IB Source company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781954760899\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About The Inner Compass Workbook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat does The Inner Compass cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt covers three complete units: Emotional Intelligence (emotions, triggers, coping, empathy and leadership), Executive Functioning Skills (systems, time management, focus, motivation, study skills, goal-setting and financial literacy) and Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance (perspective, flexible thinking, support systems, growth mindset and handling pressure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat grade level is this workbook for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt is designed for high school students in grades 9–12, ages 14–18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDoes it teach financial literacy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The Financial Literacy chapter has 10 activities on spending, saving and giving, needs vs. wants, budgeting, financial trade-offs, credit scores, credit cards, the true cost of borrowing and researching loans. That’s practical preparation for college and independent living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDoes it help with procrastination and study skills?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The Motivation \u0026amp; Momentum chapter helps students understand their procrastination personality and break the avoidance loop. The Study Skills chapter teaches how memory works, spaced practice and dual coding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eCan it help students who struggle with organization and focus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The Executive Functioning unit covers systems and routines, time management, focus and cognitive load, which makes it useful for academic support, intervention and students who need help staying organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eHow does it help teens handle stress and pressure?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance unit teaches students to reframe challenges, think flexibly, build a support system and create a personal plan for handling pressure. It connects stress to purpose and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDoes it include assessments?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. Each of the three units has its own pre-assessment and post-assessment, so you can measure growth in each skill area, which is useful for Portrait of a Graduate reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eCan this be used as a full course?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. With 244 pages, 17 chapters and 83 activities, it can support a semester or full-year elective. It also works unit by unit in advisory, study skills or financial literacy classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eAre there matching teacher resources?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. 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