MAC1501 ASSESSMENT 6 SEM 1 OF 2024
EXPECTED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
Which of the following statements falls under the "authoritative management style"? -
(ANSWER)"Do not run and keep your hands to yourself."
"Get your papers out and stay in your seat"
According to Fred Jones, "Proactive management is more than a set of procedures. It is a
mindset. It is the way a person thinks when success is not negotiable, and it just happens to be
easier in the long run." (Jones 2007) Which of the following teachers takes a proactive mindset?
- (ANSWER)"I've set up a learning environment where students know as they arrive they are to
get their notebooks, sharpen their pencil, take their seat, and begin working on the warm up
before the tardy bell rings."
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a positive classroom environment? -
(ANSWER)Safe, understood, and respected
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom send to students? -
(ANSWER)The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when they enter the classroom.
The teacher is prepared for students to learn.
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with misbehaviors? -
(ANSWER)Lack of incentives within the classroom
Lack of organization
,How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching and learning of content? -
(ANSWER)Classroom management gives students the structure they need in order to engage in
academic lessons.
Consider the following situation described by a teacher and choose which method of classroom
management could solve the issue between her and the student:"Tony has not completed any
assignments this current grading period and I was not exactly sure what to do. I tried calling
home, after school detentions, and his grade continued to suffer. Nothing was working! I then
decided to try a menu project and gave him several different options. Tony chose what to work
on and finished the assignment!" - (ANSWER)Shared control because it will allow the student to
feel as though they have some measure of choice within the classroom.
Why are nonverbal cues an important tool in classroom management? - (ANSWER)Nonverbal
cues are gentle reminders to students, individually or as a group, that their behaviors are off-task.
Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative classroom management style? -
(ANSWER)Teacher uses proximity to control students
Teacher isolates students who misbehave
Teacher establishes and enforces rules
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority in the
classroom? - (ANSWER)They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
They learn how to be self-determining learners.
They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
Which of the following quotes from a teacher illustrate her understanding of the power of
building positive interpersonal relationships in creating a classroom community? -
(ANSWER)"In my government class we do a lot of debates and role plays of current events the
government is tackling. I believe that when they step outside of themselves they are able to
, understand the complexities of government but also realize the power of all individuals within a
group."
"I view my classroom as a democracy where students have a voice. Yes, I take a leadership and
guiding role, but I try to make it clear from day one that all student voices are valued."
Which of the following is the best description of how to establish high expectations for learning?
- (ANSWER)Negate discipline issues; encourage respect; and share responsibilities with students
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple chances? -
(ANSWER)Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be pushed.
Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students actions.
The student is not taught to monitor his/her own behavior.
Read the following descriptions of teachers provided by their students. Which teacher(s) is (are)
encouraging accountability in his or her classroom? - (ANSWER)"Ms. Bray had us create a
rubric at the beginning of our project that she would use to grade us individually and as a group.
It really helped me to understand what I was supposed to be doing as we studied World War II.
She also taught me to look at the rubric if I had a question and often my answer was in there!"
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should be a priority
according to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert? - (ANSWER)Safety and structure
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the concept of "with-it-ness"? -
(ANSWER)"The kids in my class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students
who just moved to the country, some that just moved to the neighborhood, and others who have
gone to this same school since kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye on Zach—he
sits near me. Zoe gets to walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz, she takes breaks to the
water fountain but always gets her work done!"
EXPECTED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
Which of the following statements falls under the "authoritative management style"? -
(ANSWER)"Do not run and keep your hands to yourself."
"Get your papers out and stay in your seat"
According to Fred Jones, "Proactive management is more than a set of procedures. It is a
mindset. It is the way a person thinks when success is not negotiable, and it just happens to be
easier in the long run." (Jones 2007) Which of the following teachers takes a proactive mindset?
- (ANSWER)"I've set up a learning environment where students know as they arrive they are to
get their notebooks, sharpen their pencil, take their seat, and begin working on the warm up
before the tardy bell rings."
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a positive classroom environment? -
(ANSWER)Safe, understood, and respected
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom send to students? -
(ANSWER)The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when they enter the classroom.
The teacher is prepared for students to learn.
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with misbehaviors? -
(ANSWER)Lack of incentives within the classroom
Lack of organization
,How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching and learning of content? -
(ANSWER)Classroom management gives students the structure they need in order to engage in
academic lessons.
Consider the following situation described by a teacher and choose which method of classroom
management could solve the issue between her and the student:"Tony has not completed any
assignments this current grading period and I was not exactly sure what to do. I tried calling
home, after school detentions, and his grade continued to suffer. Nothing was working! I then
decided to try a menu project and gave him several different options. Tony chose what to work
on and finished the assignment!" - (ANSWER)Shared control because it will allow the student to
feel as though they have some measure of choice within the classroom.
Why are nonverbal cues an important tool in classroom management? - (ANSWER)Nonverbal
cues are gentle reminders to students, individually or as a group, that their behaviors are off-task.
Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative classroom management style? -
(ANSWER)Teacher uses proximity to control students
Teacher isolates students who misbehave
Teacher establishes and enforces rules
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority in the
classroom? - (ANSWER)They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
They learn how to be self-determining learners.
They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
Which of the following quotes from a teacher illustrate her understanding of the power of
building positive interpersonal relationships in creating a classroom community? -
(ANSWER)"In my government class we do a lot of debates and role plays of current events the
government is tackling. I believe that when they step outside of themselves they are able to
, understand the complexities of government but also realize the power of all individuals within a
group."
"I view my classroom as a democracy where students have a voice. Yes, I take a leadership and
guiding role, but I try to make it clear from day one that all student voices are valued."
Which of the following is the best description of how to establish high expectations for learning?
- (ANSWER)Negate discipline issues; encourage respect; and share responsibilities with students
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple chances? -
(ANSWER)Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be pushed.
Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students actions.
The student is not taught to monitor his/her own behavior.
Read the following descriptions of teachers provided by their students. Which teacher(s) is (are)
encouraging accountability in his or her classroom? - (ANSWER)"Ms. Bray had us create a
rubric at the beginning of our project that she would use to grade us individually and as a group.
It really helped me to understand what I was supposed to be doing as we studied World War II.
She also taught me to look at the rubric if I had a question and often my answer was in there!"
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should be a priority
according to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert? - (ANSWER)Safety and structure
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the concept of "with-it-ness"? -
(ANSWER)"The kids in my class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students
who just moved to the country, some that just moved to the neighborhood, and others who have
gone to this same school since kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye on Zach—he
sits near me. Zoe gets to walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz, she takes breaks to the
water fountain but always gets her work done!"
