Classroom Management & Student Behavior Flashcards

A teacher uses a visual timer during literacy centers. The primary benefit is that it:

Answer: Helps students self-manage time and transitions

Visual timers make time concrete and support independence.

Which response best de-escalates a student who is upset during a reading lesson?

Answer: Speak calmly, give space, and offer a choice

Calm tone, space, and choices lower tension and preserve the relationship.

What is the purpose of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

Answer: To identify why a behavior occurs

An FBA identifies antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to find the function of the behavior.

Proximity control means the teacher:

Answer: Moves near a student to redirect off-task behavior

Standing near a student is a low-intrusion way to redirect behavior without disrupting the lesson.

Which is an antecedent strategy to prevent disruptions?

Answer: Precorrection, reminding students of expectations before an activity

Precorrection acts before the behavior occurs.

A teacher gives a student a sticker for every completed phonics page, and completion rates rise. This is an example of:

Answer: Positive reinforcement

Adding a desirable stimulus that increases a behavior is positive reinforcement.

Which approach best builds positive teacher-student relationships?

Answer: Greeting each student at the door and showing interest in them

Consistent, positive personal contact builds trust that supports behavior.