GED Teacher Classroom Management & Engagement Strategies 3

Question 1

Which approach to discipline emphasizes repairing harm, restoring relationships, and involving the student in finding solutions?

Accepted Answer

Restorative practices

Answer

Restorative practices focus on repairing harm done to relationships and the community rather than simply punishing the offending student — they involve all parties in finding solutions and restoring connection.

Question 2

A teacher uses a 'token economy' system where students earn points for positive behaviors that can be exchanged for privileges. This is based primarily on which theory?

Accepted Answer

Operant conditioning (behaviorism)

Answer

Token economies are direct applications of operant conditioning — tokens function as conditioned reinforcers that strengthen desired behaviors through a system of positive reinforcement.

Question 3

A student frequently disrupts class. The teacher identifies that the disruption typically occurs when written work is assigned. The teacher investigates why. This process is called:

Accepted Answer

Functional behavior assessment (FBA)

Answer

A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) systematically examines the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to determine the function (purpose) of a student's challenging behavior.

Question 4

Which engagement strategy is grounded in the understanding that students learn best when information is connected to what they already know?

Accepted Answer

Activating prior knowledge through preview activities, KWL charts, or discussion

Answer

Activating prior knowledge connects new information to existing cognitive schemas — this supports assimilation, increases comprehension, and primes students' attention for new learning.

Question 5

The 'Gradual Release of Responsibility' model (I do, We do, You do) is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Gradually transfer the cognitive load of a task from the teacher to the student over time

Answer

The Gradual Release of Responsibility framework systematically moves from teacher demonstration (I do) to guided practice (We do) to independent practice (You do), gradually transferring responsibility to students as competence grows.

GED Practice Test

GED Practice Test

GED Teacher Classroom Management & Engagement Strategies 3