QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the
concept of "with-it-ness"? 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 teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create
teacher-student relationships in which a positive classroom climate can
be achieved? Answer: "I've worked hard to create an environment and
relationships in which I neutralize student arguments and also delay
consequences. I do not allow students to pull me into an argument and I
also recognize I cannot respond immediately to every situation."
◉ Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional
management? Answer: Maintaining momentum in a lesson, smooth
transitions, and preventing satiation will prevent misbehavior.
,◉ Which of the following is the best description of how to establish high
expectations for learning? Answer: Negate discipline issues; encourage
respect; and share responsibilities with students
◉ When considering a classroom management plan for any age of
students, what type of plan should a new teacher develop? Answer:
Teachers should create a management plan that prevents student
behavior issues.
◉ In which of the following situations should a teacher use an
authoritative classroom management style? Answer: A teacher should
turn to an authoritative style when a student is talking to another student
during direct instruction and stand close to them (proximity control)
◉ When developing a classroom management plan, which of the
following should be a priority according to Rick Smith and Mary
Lambert? Answer: safety and structure
◉ Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple
chances? Answer: -The student is not taught to monitor his/her own
behavior.
-Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be
pushed.
,-Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students
actions.
◉ Which is the most important reason for new teachers to master
classroom management? Answer: It will allow them to be one step
closer to being a highly effective teacher for the students they serve
◉ Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a
positive classroom environment? Answer: Safe, understood, and
respected
◉ Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy
when working with students to build a positive classroom environment?
Answer: Sympathy from teachers allows students to take advantage of a
teacher's kindness and is therefore not helpful when trying to manage the
environment
◉ Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr.
Fred Jones, by teachers who have strong classroom management?
Answer: Organize in advance and organize with purpose
◉ Read the following descriptions of teachers provided by their
students. Which teacher(s) is (are) encouraging accountability in his or
her classroom? Answer: -"Ms. Bray had us create a rubric at the
beginning of our project that she would use to grade us individually and
as a group. It really helped me to understand what I was supposed to be
, doing as we studied World War II. She also taught me to look at the
rubric if I had a question and often my answer was in there!"
-"Mrs. Edison would have us score the presentations of other groups as
they presented their research in our biology classes. This helped me to
stay focused and, honestly, pay more attention to what my classmates
were saying."
◉ According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
Answer: -How they will address a learning activity
-How students view their intelligence
-How students handle failure
◉ Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's
understanding and use of reinforcement? 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."