teacher test 700.6
Consider the following quote:
"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students' opportunities to develop self-management and self-
control, freeing up time otherwise consumed by reminders, punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages
cooperation and commitment by offering some control and autonomy within a structure that protects
the teacher's ability to teach and the students' ability to learn."
(Bluestein, 2011)
Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her classroom? - ✔✔ correct answer "In my
classroom I am very conscious of developing my students' unique talents and never comparing them to
one another."
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should be a priority according
to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert? - ✔✔ correct answer Safety and structure
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a positive classroom environment? - ✔✔
correct answer Safe, understood, and respected
Which of the following describes the difference between "overlapping" and "with-it-ness"? - ✔✔ correct
answer Overlapping is when a teacher is able to match a student with an appropriate partner in order to
help support a student who is falling behind. Whereas with-it-ness is when a teacher has groups an
entire class before they have arrived based on data from previous school years.
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with misbehaviors? - ✔✔ correct
answer Poorly planned and delivered instruction
lessons that are too easy ore too difficult
Lack of organization
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr. Fred Jones, by teachers who have
strong classroom management? - ✔✔ correct answer Organize in advance and organize with purpose
Why are nonverbal cues an important tool in classroom management? - ✔✔ correct answer Nonverbal
cues are gentle reminders to students, individually or as a group, that their behaviors are off-task.
,teacher test 700.6
According to Fred Jones, "Proactive management is more than a set of procedures. It is a mindset. It is
the way a person thinks when success is not negotiable, and it just happens to be easier in the long run."
(Jones 2007) Which of the following teachers takes a proactive mindset? - ✔✔ correct answer "I've set
up a learning environment where students know as they arrive they are to get their notebooks, sharpen
their pencil, take their seat, and begin working on the warm up before the tardy bell rings."
How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching and learning of content? - ✔✔
correct answer Classroom management gives students the structure they need in order to engage in
academic lessons.
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the concept of "with-it-ness"? - ✔✔
correct answer "The kids in my class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students who
just moved to the country, some that just moved to the neighborhood, and others who have gone to this
same school since kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye on Zach—he sits near me. Zoe gets
to walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz, she takes breaks to the water fountain but always gets
her work done!"
Which of the following quotes from a teacher illustrate her understanding of the power of building
positive interpersonal relationships in creating a classroom community? - ✔✔ correct answer "In my
government class we do a lot of debates and role plays of current events the government is tackling. I
believe that when they step outside of themselves they are able to understand the complexities of
government but also realize the power of all individuals within a group.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and use of reinforcement?
- ✔✔ correct answer "I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth is doing in
my class. The choir director told Merideth about my comment and I noticed Merideth working even
harder in my math class the next day."
"I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often has trouble in the
second half of activities when we do work in stations in class."
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority in the classroom? - ✔✔
correct answer They learn how to be self-determining learners.
They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
, teacher test 700.6
They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy when working with students to build
a positive classroom environment? - ✔✔ correct answer Empathy from teachers allows students to feel
as though they are understood.
According to research, what are key features of consequences that teachers can use which will benefit
students and behavior? - ✔✔ correct answer Consequences should be delivered in a calm, consistent,
manner.
Consequences should be delivered in a stern and serious tone.
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple chances? - ✔✔ correct answer The
student is not taught to monitor his/her own behavior.
Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students actions.
Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be pushed.
In which of the following situations should a teacher use an authoritative classroom management style?
- ✔✔ correct answer
Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative classroom management style? - ✔✔ correct
answer Teacher isolates students who misbehave
Teacher uses proximity to control students
Which of the following are recommended steps to take in order to build a positive teacher-student
relationship? - ✔✔ correct answer comment to the student on non-school related interests and
strengths
Consider the following quote:
"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students' opportunities to develop self-management and self-
control, freeing up time otherwise consumed by reminders, punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages
cooperation and commitment by offering some control and autonomy within a structure that protects
the teacher's ability to teach and the students' ability to learn."
(Bluestein, 2011)
Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her classroom? - ✔✔ correct answer "In my
classroom I am very conscious of developing my students' unique talents and never comparing them to
one another."
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should be a priority according
to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert? - ✔✔ correct answer Safety and structure
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a positive classroom environment? - ✔✔
correct answer Safe, understood, and respected
Which of the following describes the difference between "overlapping" and "with-it-ness"? - ✔✔ correct
answer Overlapping is when a teacher is able to match a student with an appropriate partner in order to
help support a student who is falling behind. Whereas with-it-ness is when a teacher has groups an
entire class before they have arrived based on data from previous school years.
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with misbehaviors? - ✔✔ correct
answer Poorly planned and delivered instruction
lessons that are too easy ore too difficult
Lack of organization
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr. Fred Jones, by teachers who have
strong classroom management? - ✔✔ correct answer Organize in advance and organize with purpose
Why are nonverbal cues an important tool in classroom management? - ✔✔ correct answer Nonverbal
cues are gentle reminders to students, individually or as a group, that their behaviors are off-task.
,teacher test 700.6
According to Fred Jones, "Proactive management is more than a set of procedures. It is a mindset. It is
the way a person thinks when success is not negotiable, and it just happens to be easier in the long run."
(Jones 2007) Which of the following teachers takes a proactive mindset? - ✔✔ correct answer "I've set
up a learning environment where students know as they arrive they are to get their notebooks, sharpen
their pencil, take their seat, and begin working on the warm up before the tardy bell rings."
How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching and learning of content? - ✔✔
correct answer Classroom management gives students the structure they need in order to engage in
academic lessons.
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the concept of "with-it-ness"? - ✔✔
correct answer "The kids in my class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students who
just moved to the country, some that just moved to the neighborhood, and others who have gone to this
same school since kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye on Zach—he sits near me. Zoe gets
to walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz, she takes breaks to the water fountain but always gets
her work done!"
Which of the following quotes from a teacher illustrate her understanding of the power of building
positive interpersonal relationships in creating a classroom community? - ✔✔ correct answer "In my
government class we do a lot of debates and role plays of current events the government is tackling. I
believe that when they step outside of themselves they are able to understand the complexities of
government but also realize the power of all individuals within a group.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and use of reinforcement?
- ✔✔ correct answer "I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth is doing in
my class. The choir director told Merideth about my comment and I noticed Merideth working even
harder in my math class the next day."
"I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often has trouble in the
second half of activities when we do work in stations in class."
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority in the classroom? - ✔✔
correct answer They learn how to be self-determining learners.
They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
, teacher test 700.6
They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy when working with students to build
a positive classroom environment? - ✔✔ correct answer Empathy from teachers allows students to feel
as though they are understood.
According to research, what are key features of consequences that teachers can use which will benefit
students and behavior? - ✔✔ correct answer Consequences should be delivered in a calm, consistent,
manner.
Consequences should be delivered in a stern and serious tone.
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple chances? - ✔✔ correct answer The
student is not taught to monitor his/her own behavior.
Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students actions.
Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be pushed.
In which of the following situations should a teacher use an authoritative classroom management style?
- ✔✔ correct answer
Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative classroom management style? - ✔✔ correct
answer Teacher isolates students who misbehave
Teacher uses proximity to control students
Which of the following are recommended steps to take in order to build a positive teacher-student
relationship? - ✔✔ correct answer comment to the student on non-school related interests and
strengths
