Classroom Management & Student Behavior Flashcards

When students respond to teacher questions in unison on a signal, this strategy is called:

Answer: Choral response

Choral response gives all students active participation opportunities, which reduces off-task behavior.

A student's behavior plan states that when the student asks for a break, they get 2 minutes in a calm corner. This teaches:

Answer: A functional communication replacement behavior

Teaching an appropriate way to request a break replaces disruptive escape behavior.

Which is the most appropriate way to correct minor misbehavior during a read-aloud?

Answer: Use a quiet nonverbal cue and continue

Brief, non-disruptive corrections keep instruction flowing.

Why is consistency in enforcing classroom expectations important?

Answer: It builds predictability and fairness

Consistent enforcement builds a predictable and fair environment.

Wait time of 3-5 seconds after asking a question primarily:

Answer: Increases the number and quality of responses

Wait time gives all students time to think, increasing participation.

A teacher uses a token economy. Which element is essential for it to work?

Answer: Tokens exchanged for meaningful backup reinforcers

Tokens only motivate if they can be exchanged for something students value.

What is the best way to teach classroom procedures at the start of the year?

Answer: Model, practice, give feedback, and reteach

Procedures must be modeled and practiced like academic skills.