Tyler,a sixth grade student,has emotional problems,and his aggressive behavior toward other students in class is particularly challenging for Ms.Ramsey today.Which of the following methods of dealing with Tyler's behavior is recommended?
A)Move Tyler's desk into the hallway and tell him to work away from the other students for the remainder of the day.
B)Assign demerits and tell Tyler he cannot do anything to clear the demerits this grading period.
C)Use a written behavior contract in which Tyler writes the inappropriate behavior he exhibited and the appropriate behavior he should exhibit.
D)Remove Tyler from the group,assign him a grade of zero,and tell him to complete a make-up assignment as homework.

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Using a written behavior contract is the recommended method for dealing with Tyler's behavior. This approach allows Tyler to take responsibility for his behavior and provides him with clear guidelines for appropriate behavior. It also allows Ms. Ramsey to track Tyler's progress and provide positive reinforcement for any improvements in his behavior. The other options are not effective strategies for addressing Tyler's emotional problems and may even exacerbate his behavior. Moving Tyler's desk likely isolates him from peers and may further contribute to his emotional problems. Assigning demerits and giving a zero grade do not address Tyler's emotional issues and could lead to further frustration and acting out.

Tyler,a Sixth Grade Student,has Emotional Problems,and His Aggressive Behavior Toward