Exam 13: Creating Learning Environments

Carson's achievement in fifth grade has been remarkable.Last year in fourth grade,he had occasional problems with distractions and difficulty understanding what was expected,but this year he has no such problems.Based on studies of factors related to student achievement,which of the following factors most likely makes the largest impact on Carson's success?

Which of the following teachers is MOST likely to have behavior problems in the classroom?

Justin is one of the popular boys in eighth grade.He likes attention and enjoys having the younger kids look up to him.He especially likes the reputation of being the leader of the group of guys he hangs out with.One morning two girls in Ms.Armstrong's homeroom reported to her that Justin tweeted lies about them to the other students in class.He made sexually explicit claims about his relationship with them. Explain how Ms.Armstrong might deal with the victims and with Justin and how she might effectively approach the topic with the class.

Which student is teasing about topics that are off limits for teasing?

Charlie accidentally knocked Stephanie's book off her desk as he rushed to his reading group.Stephanie reacted by getting up and shoving Charlie into the table.Based on the BrainPower program of study,Stephanie would benefit from:

Which of the following teachers apparently did NOT establish classroom procedures?

Damien is often described as a hotheaded high school student.In general,he does not respect women,and acts out particularly in Ms.Monroe's class.Today he came into class arguing with Samantha,one of the other students.She wasn't intimidated by his threat,so he grabbed her book bag off her shoulder and shoved her toward the wall.Another student retrieved the book bag and ordered Damien to grow up.Damien pushed that student also.Ms.Monroe called Damien by name.According to recommended guidelines,what should she do as she continues to deal with this situation?

Blake complains to Mrs.Parks,"We shouldn't have to do these brutal word problems for homework.They don't help me understand geometry at all." Which of the following responses demonstrates empathetic listening?

In which situation does the teacher use the "no-lose method" to resolve conflict with a student?

Mr.Stone's students have been completely engrossed in a physics experiment.At the end of the experiment,all of his students scored 100% on the follow-up quiz.This is one of Mr.Stone's most effective class sessions.This illustrates:

The following teachers are using recommended strategies for stopping problems quickly in the classroom.Which teacher is using the most intrusive approach?