Question 1

What is a reason why students may lack academic engagement?&#10;A) The material is presented in a way that does not meet the needs of the student&#10;B) The student does not have background knowledge to connect with the new content&#10;C) The student is not developmentally ready for the new material&#10;D) All of the above are reasons that students may lack academic engagement

Accepted Answer

Each of the options provided (A, B, and C) are valid reasons why a student may lack academic engagement. They encompass a range of issues from the method of presentation, lack of prerequisite knowledge, and developmental readiness, all of which can significantly impact a student's ability to engage with academic content.

Question 2

What is an example of an academic support discussed in the chapter that may increase student engagement?&#10;A) Tangible reinforcements&#10;B) Guided notes&#10;C) Notes of encouragement sent home to parents&#10;D) Flexible seating

Accepted Answer

Guided notes are an academic support strategy designed to increase student engagement by providing a structured way for students to follow along with a lecture or presentation, ensuring they capture the essential information.

Question 3

An approach to teaching that provides a variety of ways for students to represent, engage and express knowledge is called what?&#10;A) Response to Intervention&#10;B) Common Core State Standards&#10;C) Universal Design for Learning&#10;D) Curriculum Mapping

Accepted Answer

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that guides the development of flexible learning environments and learning spaces to accommodate the different learning styles and abilities of all students.

Question 4

When addressing a student's behavioral challenges through positive reinforcement, why is it important to know the student's interests?&#10;A) To be sure you are providing the reinforcement that is most effective&#10;B) To be able to compare the student to same aged peers&#10;C) Allows the teacher to know what to withhold&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Knowing a student's interests is crucial for providing effective positive reinforcement because it ensures that the rewards are motivating and meaningful to the student, thereby encouraging the desired behavior.

Question 5

What is a classroom system of earning tokens to redeem for a reward is frequently called?&#10;A) Banking&#10;B) Token Economy System&#10;C) In and Out&#10;D) The Good Behavior Game

Accepted Answer

The Token Economy System is a method used in classrooms where students earn tokens for demonstrating desired behaviors, which they can later exchange for a reward.

Question 6

Many factors influence a student's behavior in the classroom. Some may include:&#10;A) Social skills&#10;B) Academic engagement&#10;C) Rapport with teacher or other adults&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed - social skills, academic engagement, and rapport with teachers or other adults - can influence a student's behavior in the classroom.

Question 7

When is it important to establish classroom behavior management strategies?&#10;A) After three students have been referred to the principal&#10;B) When the problems escalate&#10;C) The first day of school&#10;D) You don't need to establish a plan, just try something new every day until you find what works

Accepted Answer

Establishing classroom behavior management strategies from the first day of school is crucial for setting expectations and creating a positive learning environment.

Question 8

Emotional Intelligence is also referred to as what?&#10;A) Sympathy&#10;B) Empathy&#10;C) Honesty&#10;D) Stability

Accepted Answer

Emotional Intelligence involves understanding and managing one's own emotions as well as recognizing and influencing the emotions of others, which is closely related to empathy.

Question 9

What is the framework used to help identify the function of a challenging behavior called?&#10;A) ETR&#10;B) RTI&#10;C) IEP&#10;D) FBA

Accepted Answer

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is the framework used to identify the purpose or function behind a challenging behavior. This process involves gathering data, observations, and information to understand why a behavior is occurring, which then informs the development of strategies to address and modify the behavior.

Question 10

Group strategies for improving or maintaining appropriate behaviors are used ___________ school wide positive behavior supports.&#10;A) Instead of&#10;B) Concurrently with&#10;C) Alternating with&#10;D) Any of the above

Accepted Answer

Group strategies for improving or maintaining appropriate behaviors are used concurrently with school-wide positive behavior supports. This approach allows for a comprehensive and cohesive system that addresses individual, small group, and whole-school needs simultaneously.

Question 11

Discuss the variety of influences on student behavior. What factors can influence how a student behaves in the classroom? What changes can teachers make to increase positive behaviors to address peripheral needs of the student?

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Question 12

What are group contingency plans? What are the pros and cons of different styles of these plans?

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Question 13

As a first year teacher, what are you going to do before the school year starts to prepare yourself and your classroom for challenging behaviors? What type of plan(s) will you implement and when will you implement?

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Deck 8: Group Strategies for Improving and Maintaining Appropriate Behavior