Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when teaching students how to make transitions?
A) deciding which transitions should be taught
B) task analyzing the transition by creating a set of steps for the students to follow
C) planning a homework component as part of teaching the transition
D) planning a mini-lesson to teach a new transition routine

Accepted Answer

All of the other options are considerations when teaching students how to make transitions. Planning a homework component may not be necessary in order to teach a transition routine, so it is not a required consideration.

Question 2

Which one of the following is NOT necessary or appropriate when preparing for transitions?
A) teaching all of the transitions at the beginning of the year
B) planning room arrangement changes and plan for logistics
C) showing and explaining directions for the transition to students
D) planning a reminder or precorrection for students on how to perform a routine transition

Accepted Answer

It is not necessary or appropriate to teach all the transitions at the beginning of the year. It is better to introduce and teach transitions as they come up throughout the year. It helps to reinforce and review the transitions as needed.

Question 3

Describe and give examples of the advance preparation that a teacher needs to do for major, nonroutine transitions.Include suggestions for how to prepare students for the transition.

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Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: Orange is planning for math buddies to practice with flash cards.
Pear is going to have his students plan skits with their reading groups.
Grape wants to check how much each student already knows about shapes.
Berry is going to hold a class meeting about problems at recess.
Apple is planning to lead a class discussion of current events.
Kiwi is preparing to give her students a spelling test.

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Question 5

How can helping with chores in the classroom benefit students?

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Question 6

Identify two strategies teachers can use to distribute materials in a way that will not distract students.

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Question 7

Explain how to teach a transition routine, beginning with task analysis.

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Question 8

Give three examples of how teachers can use seating assignments to meet individual needs.

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Question 9

Read the following scenario.Describe the mistakes Mrs.Nottaklue made and explain how she could fix those mistakes.Be thorough and specific.
Mrs.Nottaklue Leads a Class Discussion 
Mrs.N gained attention and communicated expectations.Next she introduced the discussion topic to the class.She then turned to write four discussion questions on the board.Finally, perched on her stool, she asked the class to respond to the questions and a lively discussion began between Mrs.N and the students in the front row.Meanwhile, students were slouched down in the back row, giggling as they passed something back and forth.An argument began.Some students were playing with stuff in their desks or were staring out the window.Mrs.N never noticed.

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Question 10

Planning for logistics is important for all of the following reasons except:
A) protecting learning time.
B) preventing behavior problems.
C) teaching students to set goals for managing materials.
D) reducing down time.

Accepted Answer

While teaching students to set goals for managing materials can be helpful, it is not a primary reason for planning for logistics. The other options - protecting learning time, preventing behavior problems, and reducing down time - are all important reasons for effective logistics planning.

Question 11

In developing an effective plan to use student equipment and materials, which of the following components would NOT be included?
A) a plan for gathering equipment and materials
B) a plan to ensure that students will not need to share equipment and materials
C) a plan for distributing equipment and materials
D) procedures for using equipment and materials

Accepted Answer

It is not possible to ensure that students will not need to share equipment and materials in all circumstances. Therefore, it would not be included as a component in developing an effective plan to use student equipment and materials. However, it is important to have procedures and protocols in place for when students do need to share equipment and materials.

Question 12

Identify three factors teachers should consider when planning for cleanup.Provide an example for each.Include at least one example that addresses cultural diversity.

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Quiz 12: Critical Management Skills for Structuring the Learning Environment

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when teaching students how to make transitions?

Which one of the following is NOT necessary or appropriate when preparing for transitions?

Describe and give examples of the advance preparation that a teacher needs to do for major, nonroutine transitions.Include suggestions for how to prepare students for the transition.

Match the instructional activity in #25-#30 with the appropriate desk arrangement (a, b, c, or d).

How can helping with chores in the classroom benefit students?

Identify two strategies teachers can use to distribute materials in a way that will not distract students.

Explain how to teach a transition routine, beginning with task analysis.

Give three examples of how teachers can use seating assignments to meet individual needs.

Planning for logistics is important for all of the following reasons except:

In developing an effective plan to use student equipment and materials, which of the following components would NOT be included?

Identify three factors teachers should consider when planning for cleanup.Provide an example for each.Include at least one example that addresses cultural diversity.