Question 1

Which one of the following best describes a sense of school community as educators define the term?
A)A common set of rules shared by classrooms throughout the school building
B)The joining of two or more classes on a daily basis, with the teachers of those classes team-teaching a subject area
C)A system in which students have increasing involvement in school decision making as they advance through the grade levels
D)A shared understanding that teachers and students are all working together to promote learning

Accepted Answer

A sense of school community is best described as a shared understanding among teachers and students that they are all working together towards a common goal of promoting learning. It is a feeling of belonging and camaraderie that is developed through positive relationships and a supportive school culture. While there may be common rules and systems in place, and collaboration between classes and grade levels, these are not the defining characteristics of a school community.

Question 2

Three of the following are examples of self-regulation as a means of addressing classroom misbehaviors.Which one is not a good example of self-regulation?
A)A student tries hard to earn the reinforcer his teacher has told him he will get for good behavior.
B)A student reminds herself in a whisper that she should raise her hand before speaking in class.
C)A student thinks, "I paid better attention in class today.I'm going to reward myself by watching television when I get home from school."
D)A student keeps track of the number of times he's gone to the pencil sharpener in a single day.

Accepted Answer

Self-regulation involves managing one's behavior, emotions, and thoughts towards achieving long-term goals. Choices B, C, and D are examples of self-regulation because they involve students independently managing their actions and thoughts to improve behavior. Choice A, however, describes external regulation, where the student's behavior is motivated by an external reward promised by the teacher, not by the student's own self-management strategies.

Question 3

In which one of the following situations would it be best to ignore a student's behavior?
A)Fritz and Irene are throwing paper airplanes across the room at each other.
B)Jim keeps pulling Jackie's hair while she is trying to work at her desk.
C)Harriet gets up to sharpen her pencil at least once every ten minutes.
D)Mary asks a classmate to clarify an assignment and then returns to her work.

Accepted Answer

Mary's behavior is appropriate and does not require any intervention. The other behaviors are disruptive and should be addressed.

Question 4

In which one of the following situations is cueing an appropriate means of dealing with misbehavior in the classroom?
A)When the behavior is already being punished by a natural consequence
B)When the behavior interferes with learning but is not serious in nature
C)When the misbehaving student has a history of defiance and disobedience
D)When you want to set an "example" from which other students can learn

Accepted Answer

Cueing is an appropriate means of dealing with misbehavior when the behavior interferes with learning but is not serious in nature. Cueing involves providing a signal or reminder to the student about the desired behavior or expectation, without directly punishing or reprimanding the student. This can be effective for minor misbehaviors such as talking out of turn, not following directions, or forgetting to raise a hand before speaking. In situations where the behavior is already being punished by a natural consequence (such as arriving late to class), cueing may not be necessary. Cueing may not be effective for students with a history of defiance and disobedience, as these students may require more direct consequences or behavior plans. "Setting an example" is not a valid reason to use cueing as a means of dealing with misbehavior.

Question 5

The textbook recommends that when a teacher talks with a student about a chronic pattern of misbehavior, he or she should do so in private rather than in front of classmates.Why?
A)Because students need to know that a teacher will devote as much time to misbehavior as necessary
B)Because the teacher's remarks will be easier for the student to hear clearly
C)Because calling attention to the behavior in front of classmates may be reinforcing
D)Because the behavior may be typical for the student's age-group

Accepted Answer

Discussing misbehavior in private helps avoid reinforcing the behavior through attention from peers, which can occur if addressed publicly.

Question 6

Three of the following strategies are recommended when teachers confer with a student's parents about a chronic behavior problem.Which one is not recommended?
A)Assure the parents that the student also has many desirable characteristics.
B)Acknowledge that raising children in this day and age can be a challenging task.
C)Point out that the parents are somewhat responsible for the misbehavior.
D)Try to reach an agreement with the parents regarding an appropriate strategy for dealing with the misbehavior.

Accepted Answer

Pointing out that the parents are somewhat responsible for the misbehavior can be seen as blaming the parents and may cause defensiveness or feelings of guilt, which is not productive in finding a solution to the behavior problem. The other choices are recommended strategies for effective communication with parents.

Question 7

In three of the following situations, ignoring a student's misbehavior might be the best approach to take.Considering the textbook's discussion of this strategy, in which situation would ignoring not be advisable?
A)Anita has whispered a juicy and apparently very amusing)piece of gossip to her friend, who in turn is passing it along to two others.
B)Bill breaks a beaker and seems very remorseful that he has done so; he vows to be more careful in the future.
C)Cathy is usually very attentive in class, but today when the teacher asks her a question, it's clear that she hasn't been listening.
D)An entire class seems to be on a "sugar high" the day after Halloween.

Accepted Answer

Ignoring misbehavior can be effective in situations where the misbehavior is attention-seeking and the goal is to avoid reinforcing the behavior through attention. However, in situation A, the misbehavior is potentially harmful (spreading gossip) and could be disruptive to the classroom or social environment. It would be important to intervene and address this behavior to prevent any further harm or negativity.

Question 8

Stanley pokes his pencil point in Sharon's arm.The teacher catches Stanley's eye and shakes her head, and he quickly puts his pencil back in his desk.The teacher's behavior is an example of:
A)Cueing
B)Ignoring
C)Vicarious punishment
D)Positive behavioral support

Accepted Answer

Cueing involves nonverbal signals to indicate desired or undesired behaviors. The teacher shaking her head is a nonverbal cue to Stanley to stop his behavior.

Question 9

As a teacher, you are apt to find that the parents of a few of your students will have little involvement in their children's education.Three of the following statements are accurate with regard to such parents.Which statement is not accurate?
A)Inadequate child care may prevent them from getting involved in school activities.
B)They may have had bad experiences at school when they themselves were children.
C)Their lack of involvement usually reflects a lack of interest in their child's academic performance.
D)They may think that they shouldn't bother school personnel with their questions and concerns.

Accepted Answer

While it is true that some parents may lack interest in their child's academic performance, it is not necessarily true for all parents who are not involved in their child's education. There may be various reasons why parents are not involved, such as work obligations or language barriers, but it does not always indicate a lack of interest.

Question 10

The textbook recommends that teachers coordinate their efforts with people in the community at large.Which one of the following examples most clearly illustrates the spirit of its recommendation?
A)Ms.Argersinger asks students to use their new vocabulary words when they have conversations at home with their parents.
B)Mr.Byers spends one Saturday a month in the local university library keeping up to date on the latest educational research.
C)Ms.Chimenis brings a newspaper article to class that describes recent advances in genetic engineering.
D)Mr.Deyermond consults with a parole officer about how they might work together to keep several at-risk students in school.

Accepted Answer

Mr. Deyermond's consultation with a parole officer involves reaching out to someone in the community to address a specific issue affecting his students. This exemplifies the recommendation for teachers to coordinate their efforts with people in the community at large. The other choices either do not involve community outreach (A, B) or merely involve bringing in outside resources (C) without active collaboration with community members.

Question 11

Which one of the following issues is usually most important to consider when a student behaves in an unacceptable fashion in the classroom?
A)Why the student has decided to behave that way
B)How much the behavior disrupts learning
C)What the misbehaving student's mood is
D)Whether the student has been a chronic behavior problem

Accepted Answer

While all of the options may be important to consider, the most important issue to prioritize when a student behaves in an unacceptable way is how much the behavior is disrupting the learning environment. This should be addressed promptly to minimize its impact on the rest of the class. Once the immediate issue has been dealt with, then the other factors may be explored to prevent future incidents.

Question 12

Which one of the following examples is most consistent with the textbook's definition of a misbehavior?
A)Ashley is chewing gum in art class.
B)Blake is using a rubber band as a slingshot during music.
C)Caroline is doodling in the margins of her notebook as she takes notes on a lecture.
D)Don has forgotten to bring his lunch today and must borrow a dollar from a friend to buy a hot lunch.

Accepted Answer

The textbook defines misbehavior as any behavior that disrupts the teacher or other students, interferes with the learning process, or violates the implicit or explicit classroom rules. Using a rubber band as a slingshot could potentially be dangerous and distracting to others, making it the most consistent with this definition of misbehavior. Chewing gum or doodling are not necessarily disruptive or harmful to others, and forgetting one's lunch is not necessarily a misbehavior but rather a mistake or unfortunate circumstance.

Question 13

Planned, systematic interventions are most often recommended as means of dealing with misbehaviors when:
A)The misbehavior is relatively mild in nature
B)The student's parents say that the behavior occurs at home as well
C)The behavior continues to interfere with a student's classroom performance despite other interventions
D)A student wants to improve his or her behavior but doesn't know how to go about doing so

Accepted Answer

Planned, systematic interventions are most effective when a behavior continues to interfere with a student's classroom performance despite other interventions. If the misbehavior is relatively mild, it may be able to be addressed with less intensive interventions. If a student wants to improve their behavior but doesn't know how, social emotional learning or counseling may be a more appropriate intervention. If a behavior is occurring at home as well, it may require a collaborative approach involving both educators and parents.

Question 14

Three of the following strategies are recommended for conducting effective parent- teacher conferences.Which strategy is not necessarily recommended?
A)Minimize your use of educational jargon.
B)Encourage parents to share their perspectives and ideas.
C)Prepare ahead of time by reviewing what you know about the student.
D)Emphasize that the student's education is ultimately your responsibility rather than that of parents.

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing that the student's education is ultimately the teacher's responsibility rather than the parents' is not recommended. It is important to show that parents and teachers have a shared responsibility in the student's education.

Question 15

Three of the following are recommended strategies for getting students' parents involved in school activities.Which one is not recommended?
A)Visit students' families at home if such visits are welcome.
B)Ask that visits to class be limited to immediate family members.
C)Invite parents to share their unique talents with your students.
D)Find people who can interpret for parents who speak little or no English.

Accepted Answer

Asking that visits to class be limited to immediate family members can limit the involvement of non-immediate family members, such as grandparents or other caregivers, who may also play a significant role in a student's life. It is better to keep an open invitation for any family member to visit the classroom, while still maintaining proper security measures. The other options (A, C, and D) are all recommended strategies for getting parents involved in school activities.

Question 16

Three of the following are accurate statements about typical group differences in students' classroom behavior.Which statement is not accurate?
A)Many students from poor families have little or no interest in maintaining good relationships with their teachers.
B)Students from some cultural backgrounds may be unfamiliar with Western schools' expectations for classroom behavior.
C)On average, girls form closer relationships with their teachers than boys do.
D)On average, boys have more trouble sitting still for lengthy periods than girls do.

Accepted Answer

The statement that students from poor families have little or no interest in maintaining good relationships with their teachers is not accurate. This is a stereotype and not supported by research. In fact, students from low-income families may place a higher value on positive relationships with teachers as they may not have the same level of support at home. The other statements are accurate and supported by research.

Question 17

Mr.Jacobs is speaking privately with Alicia, who has obviously been having trouble paying attention in class over the past two weeks.Three of the following strategies are appropriate things for Mr.Jacobs to do.Which strategy is not recommended for a private conference with a student?
A)Mr.Jacobs should communicate an openness to hearing what Alicia has to say.
B)Mr.Jacobs should stress to Alicia that he is ultimately the person who is in charge in the classroom.
C)Mr.Jacobs might explain that he feels hurt that she doesn't find class very interesting.
D)Mr.Jacobs can let Alicia choose among two or three alternatives for solving the problem.

Accepted Answer

While it is important for Mr. Jacobs to assert his authority in the classroom, stressing it during a private conversation with a student who is struggling with attention may not be the most effective approach. It may come off as confrontational or intimidating and could deter Alicia from opening up about her issues in class. A better approach would be to focus on listening to Alicia's concerns and working collaboratively with her to find solutions to help her stay engaged in class.

Question 18

Under what circumstances should teachers confer with parents about a student's misbehavior?
A)Any time the student shows disregard for the feelings of fellow students
B)Only when the misbehavior is in clear violation of local or federal law
C)Any time the student shows no interest in improving his or her behavior
D)When a chronic problem has implications for a student's success over the long run

Accepted Answer

Teachers should confer with parents about a student's misbehavior when it is a chronic problem that has implications for the student's success over the long run. This shows that the teacher is taking a proactive approach to addressing the issue and seeking support from the student's parents to improve the behavior. Conferencing about every instance of misbehavior or without consideration of the severity of the behavior may not be productive or necessary.

Question 19

Three of the following describe recommendations that the textbook offers for helping students with special needs.Which statement is inconsistent with the textbook's recommendations?
A)When students have significant general delays in cognitive development, give them explicit feedback about their behavior.
B)When students have specific cognitive or academic difficulties, teach them strategies for organizing their time more effectively.
C)When students have social or behavioral problems, vary the classroom routine considerably from one day to the next.
D)Give students with physical disabilities any additional time they may need to complete assigned tasks.

Accepted Answer

The textbook recommends establishing a consistent routine for students with social or behavioral problems, rather than varying it considerably from day to day. This helps them feel more secure and confident in their environment.

Question 20

Which one of the following best illustrates collective self-efficacy of teachers?
A)The teachers at West Middle School confer weekly about students who they believe are at risk for academic failure, and they are confident that by working together, they can help these students be successful at school.
B)The teachers at South Elementary School have coordinated what they do at each grade level so that at any particular grade, students master the knowledge and skills they will need in the following grade.
C)The English teachers at East High School have agreed on how they will teach the required freshman English class.That way, students will have a similar classroom experience no matter which teacher they have for the course.
D)A third-grade teacher and a fourth-grade teacher at North Elementary School have combined their two classes into a single, larger class.Sometimes they team-teach the entire group.At other times they divide the class into two smaller groups, one of which is ready for more advanced work than the other.

Accepted Answer

Collective self-efficacy is the belief that as a group, individuals can accomplish tasks and achieve goals. Option A best illustrates this concept as the teachers are working together to identify and support at-risk students, and they believe that by collaborating, they can help these students be successful.

Quiz 13: Creating a Productive Learning Environment

Which one of the following best describes a sense of school community as educators define the term?

Three of the following are examples of self-regulation as a means of addressing classroom misbehaviors.Which one is not a good example of self-regulation?

In which one of the following situations would it be best to ignore a student's behavior?

In which one of the following situations is cueing an appropriate means of dealing with misbehavior in the classroom?

The textbook recommends that when a teacher talks with a student about a chronic pattern of misbehavior, he or she should do so in private rather than in front of classmates.Why?

Three of the following strategies are recommended when teachers confer with a student's parents about a chronic behavior problem.Which one is not recommended?

In three of the following situations, ignoring a student's misbehavior might be the best approach to take.Considering the textbook's discussion of this strategy, in which situation would ignoring not be advisable?

Stanley pokes his pencil point in Sharon's arm.The teacher catches Stanley's eye and shakes her head, and he quickly puts his pencil back in his desk.The teacher's behavior is an example of:

As a teacher, you are apt to find that the parents of a few of your students will have little involvement in their children's education.Three of the following statements are accurate with regard to such parents.Which statement is not accurate?

The textbook recommends that teachers coordinate their efforts with people in the community at large.Which one of the following examples most clearly illustrates the spirit of its recommendation?

Which one of the following issues is usually most important to consider when a student behaves in an unacceptable fashion in the classroom?

Which one of the following examples is most consistent with the textbook's definition of a misbehavior?

Planned, systematic interventions are most often recommended as means of dealing with misbehaviors when:

Three of the following strategies are recommended for conducting effective parent- teacher conferences.Which strategy is not necessarily recommended?

Three of the following are recommended strategies for getting students' parents involved in school activities.Which one is not recommended?

Three of the following are accurate statements about typical group differences in students' classroom behavior.Which statement is not accurate?

Mr.Jacobs is speaking privately with Alicia, who has obviously been having trouble paying attention in class over the past two weeks.Three of the following strategies are appropriate things for Mr.Jacobs to do.Which strategy is not recommended for a private conference with a student?

Under what circumstances should teachers confer with parents about a student's misbehavior?

Three of the following describe recommendations that the textbook offers for helping students with special needs.Which statement is inconsistent with the textbook's recommendations?

Which one of the following best illustrates collective self-efficacy of teachers?