MAT Classroom Management & Facilitation 3

Question 1

A student with ADHD frequently leaves their seat without permission. According to positive behavioral supports (PBIS), the FIRST step is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a functional behavior assessment to identify the function of the behavior

Answer

PBIS begins with a functional behavior assessment to determine why the behavior occurs before selecting interventions.

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of an authoritative (not authoritarian) classroom management style?

Accepted Answer

Warm relationships combined with clear, consistently enforced expectations

Answer

Authoritative management balances warmth and high expectations, fostering student cooperation and autonomy.

Question 3

A teacher notices off-task behavior spreading across the room. According to Kounin, the teacher should use 'overlapping,' which means:

Accepted Answer

Addressing the misbehavior while simultaneously continuing instruction

Answer

Overlapping is Kounin's term for a teacher's ability to handle two classroom events simultaneously without stopping instruction.

Question 4

To build a positive classroom community, a teacher implements weekly class meetings. The PRIMARY purpose of class meetings is to:

Accepted Answer

Give students a structured forum to discuss community issues and solve problems collaboratively

Answer

Class meetings empower students to voice concerns and collaborate on solutions, strengthening community ownership.

Question 5

A teacher uses 'private redirection' by quietly approaching a misbehaving student rather than calling them out publicly. The main advantage is:

Accepted Answer

It preserves student dignity and reduces the chance of a power struggle

Answer

Private redirection avoids public embarrassment and lowers the likelihood that the student will escalate to defend their status.

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