Virginia Teaching Classroom Management 3

Question 1

A Virginia teacher implements a token economy system. What is the essential feature of this system?

Accepted Answer

Students earn tokens for desired behaviors that are later exchanged for rewards

Answer

A token economy pairs a conditioned reinforcer (token) with backup reinforcers to increase target behaviors.

Question 2

Which transition technique most effectively reduces wasted instructional time between activities?

Accepted Answer

Providing clear verbal countdowns and a visual signal before transitions begin

Answer

Advance warnings and clear signals help students mentally prepare, reducing transition time significantly.

Question 3

A student with an IEP has a behavior intervention plan (BIP). Who is primarily responsible for implementing the BIP in a Virginia general education classroom?

Accepted Answer

The general education teacher, supported by the IEP team

Answer

The general education teacher implements BIP strategies with guidance and support from the broader IEP team.

Question 4

Which concept describes the practice of teaching behavioral expectations directly, just as academic content is taught?

Accepted Answer

Explicit instruction of procedures and routines

Answer

Explicitly teaching and practicing routines reduces misbehavior by ensuring students know exactly what is expected.

Question 5

During independent work, several students are off-task. Which strategy should a teacher use FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Scan the room, make eye contact, and provide a brief redirection

Answer

A low-level, targeted redirection addresses off-task behavior efficiently before escalating consequences.

(Virginia) Virginia Teaching Certification Practice Test

(Virginia) Virginia Teaching Certification Practice Test

Virginia Teaching Classroom Management 3