CPS Classroom Management Strategies 3

Question 1

A teacher implements a 'Check-In/Check-Out' (CICO) system for a student with chronic tardiness and off-task behavior. CICO is primarily categorized under which MTSS tier?

Accepted Answer

Tier 2 — Targeted supports for at-risk students

Answer

CICO is a structured Tier 2 intervention providing daily check-in and progress monitoring for students who need more support than universal strategies provide.

Question 2

During a functional behavior assessment (FBA), the psycho-educational specialist identifies that a student's disruptive behavior occurs most frequently during independent seatwork. The most likely function of this behavior is:

Accepted Answer

Escape from task demands

Answer

Behavior that occurs during demanding independent tasks most commonly serves an escape or avoidance function, allowing the student to avoid the aversive academic activity.

Question 3

Which de-escalation technique is most appropriate when a student begins to show early signs of emotional dysregulation?

Accepted Answer

Reduce demands and provide a brief calm-down option

Answer

Reducing demands and offering a brief, structured calm-down period during early escalation prevents escalation to a full crisis and preserves instructional time.

Question 4

A classroom behavior intervention plan (BIP) should be developed:

Accepted Answer

By the IEP team using FBA data to identify function and replacement behaviors

Answer

A BIP must be grounded in FBA data and collaboratively developed by the IEP team to address the function of behavior and teach appropriate replacement behaviors.

Question 5

Which approach to classroom management is most consistent with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)?

Accepted Answer

Teaching and reinforcing expected behaviors school-wide

Answer

PBIS is a preventive, systems-level framework centered on explicitly teaching and consistently reinforcing expected behaviors across all school settings.

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

CPS Classroom Management Strategies 3