Good classroom managers establish rules and procedures and familiarize students with them at the beginning of the year.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 2Last week, Luther did not turn in his lab report for your Biology class. You spoke to him about the importance of completing and submitting assigned work. Luther finally turned that report in, but has since failed to submit the next two lab write-ups. You should
a. simplify the work, as it is obviously too difficult for Luther.
b. extend the due date, reminding Luther of the need to turn in his work.
c. contact Luther's parents by phone or note home to enlist their help in getting his work done and turned in.
d. enter zeros in the grade book and think, When Luther's parents see that he has an F in science, they'll make him get on the stick and turn his work in..
Ques. 3Posting instructions for an assignment is unnecessary as long as a teacher takes care to explain his/her expectations thoroughly.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 4School systems typically establish a numerical standard for grades.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 5Which of the following responses highlights the major considerations in planning and implementing a student accountability system?
a. communicating assignments and requirements, making sure everyone has all needed materials, and having things to do for students who finish early
b. communicating assignments and requirements, monitoring student progress and helping them self-monitor, and providing feedback to students
c. communicating goals, expectations, rules and procedures and making sure all of these are taught carefully
d. communicating grades and feedback effectively, requiring accuracy, and making sure work is turned in
Ques. 6All of the following procedures are consistent with recommendations in the text for managing student work except one. Which one is not a good procedure?
a. Use a mid-point check when students are working on long-range projects.
b. Start seatwork assignments as a whole class, teacher-led activity for the first several exercises or questions.
c. Monitor student seatwork by having students come to your desk whenever they need assistance.
d. Post assignments on a bulletin board so previously absent students can determine the work that needs to be made up.
Ques. 7Regularly extending due dates is a good practice because it demonstrates flexibility, and teachers need to be flexible.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 8Which procedure most directly supports the rule Respect yourself, others, and all materials?
a. Use courtesies like please and thank you.. when you ask someone to do something or when they do something for you.
b. Sharpen your pencils when you come in each morning.
c. Put your name on your paper.
d. Take a hall pass when you need a bathroom break.
Ques. 9When students haven't learned the behaviors expected of them,
a. time is often lost to management concerns.
b. it's most often because it's just a bad group of students who are incapable of behaving appropriately.
c. teachers can't do anything about it.
d. it's because classroom goals haven't been firmly established.
Ques. 10Giving students a clear set of expectations for what is appropriate is an important part of establishing a classroom environment.. This statement is
a. False, because classrooms are places that, by nature, require the teacher and students to be flexible.
b. False, because every expectation should be negotiated with students, not arbitrarily handed to them.
c. True, because the best-managed classrooms have a predictable structure in which students know what to do and how to do it.
d. True, because students often have no idea how to behave appropriately and teachers must take the bull by the horns or they'll end up with classroom chaos.
Ques. 11A procedure usually
a. defines a general standard for student behavior in a variety of activities.
b. possesses less legitimacy than do rules.
c. is aimed at prohibiting oppositional behavior.
d. helps students accomplish something specific.
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