CodeHS Classroom Management Strategies 4

Question 1

Which strategy best supports English Language Learners (ELL) in a CodeHS CS classroom?

Accepted Answer

Use visual instructions, bilingual glossaries, and peer support

Answer

Visual supports, key vocabulary glossaries, and strategic pairing help ELL students access CS content without lowering expectations.

Question 2

A student with ADHD struggles to maintain focus during a 45-minute CodeHS coding session. Which accommodation is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Break the task into shorter chunks with built-in movement breaks

Answer

Chunking tasks and incorporating movement breaks supports attention regulation without altering learning expectations.

Question 3

In a CodeHS classroom, what does 'token economy' mean as a behavior management tool?

Accepted Answer

Students earn symbolic rewards for positive behavior that can be exchanged for privileges

Answer

A token economy reinforces positive behavior by providing tangible symbolic rewards tied to meaningful privileges.

Question 4

Which question type promotes HIGHER-ORDER thinking during a CodeHS class discussion about a completed program?

Accepted Answer

'How would you modify this algorithm to handle an edge case?'

Answer

Asking students to modify or evaluate code for new conditions requires analysis and synthesis, which are higher-order skills.

Question 5

What role does 'wait time' play in CS classroom management and instruction?

Accepted Answer

Pausing after a question gives all students time to think before responding

Answer

Research shows that waiting 3-5 seconds after a question increases the quality and quantity of student responses.

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