Selective Test Classroom Management Strategies 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an example of a logical consequence?
- A student who talks during a test must stay in at recess
- A student who draws on a desk must clean the desk (Correct answer)
- A student who is late must write sentences about punctuality
- A student who forgets homework must sit in a separate area
Correct answer: A student who draws on a desk must clean the desk
A logical consequence is directly related to the misbehavior — cleaning the desk connects naturally to the act of drawing on it.
Question 2: What is the PRIMARY purpose of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?
- To document a student's academic failures
- To outline specific strategies to address and reduce a student's challenging behaviors (Correct answer)
- To justify suspending a student from school
- To assign a student to a special education class
Correct answer: To outline specific strategies to address and reduce a student's challenging behaviors
A BIP provides individualized, proactive strategies to address specific behaviors and teach replacement behaviors.
Question 3: A teacher uses a 'classroom economy' where students earn and spend points. This strategy MOST directly reinforces:
- Intrinsic motivation through competition
- Positive behavior through a token economy system (Correct answer)
- Academic achievement through grading curves
- Social skills through peer tutoring
Correct answer: Positive behavior through a token economy system
A classroom economy is a form of token economy where symbolic reinforcers (points) are exchanged for rewards, reinforcing desired behaviors.
Question 4: When redirecting off-task students, which technique is the LEAST disruptive to other learners?
- Stopping instruction to address the student verbally in front of peers
- Using proximity — moving closer to the student while continuing to teach (Correct answer)
- Sending an immediate note home to parents
- Assigning the student a timeout in another classroom
Correct answer: Using proximity — moving closer to the student while continuing to teach
Physical proximity signals awareness and often redirects behavior without interrupting instruction for the rest of the class.
Question 5: Which statement BEST describes the difference between rules and procedures?
- Rules are suggestions; procedures are mandatory
- Rules define behavioral expectations; procedures describe how routine tasks are carried out (Correct answer)
- Rules apply to students; procedures apply to teachers
- Rules change daily; procedures stay the same all year
Correct answer: Rules define behavioral expectations; procedures describe how routine tasks are carried out
Rules set behavioral standards (e.g., 'Be respectful'), while procedures describe specific steps for recurring activities (e.g., how to enter the classroom).
Question 6: A student with ADHD has difficulty staying on task. Which accommodation MOST directly supports their classroom management needs?
- Placing the student in the back of the room away from distractions
- Providing frequent, brief check-ins and breaking tasks into smaller chunks (Correct answer)
- Reducing the student's overall workload to zero
- Pairing the student only with high-achieving classmates
Correct answer: Providing frequent, brief check-ins and breaking tasks into smaller chunks
Frequent check-ins and chunked tasks help students with ADHD maintain focus and experience incremental success.
Question 7: What is 'overlapping' in the context of Kounin's classroom management principles?
- Overlapping two academic subjects in one lesson for efficiency
- A teacher's ability to handle two classroom events simultaneously without losing focus on either (Correct answer)
- Having students repeat instructions to ensure understanding
- Assigning overlapping responsibilities to classroom helpers
Correct answer: A teacher's ability to handle two classroom events simultaneously without losing focus on either
Kounin defined overlapping as the ability to manage a disruption while simultaneously continuing instruction for the rest of the class.
Selective Test Classroom Management Strategies 3
Which of the following is an example of a logical consequence?