The First Days of School Chapters 1-3

The _____________________________ can make or break you.

• first days of school

• students

• lesson planning process

• angry parents

There is overwhelming evidence that the first _____________ weeks of school are critical in determining how well students will achieve for the remainder of the year.

• 2-3

• 3

• 3-4

• 4

Student achievement at the end of the year is directly related to the degree to which the teacher establishes good control of the classroom procedures.

• True

• False

Control means... (choose all that apply)

• you give threats or intimidation.

• you know what you are doing.

• you know your classroom procedures.

• you understand your professional responsibilities.

Effectiveness has to do with (a)   .

As introduced by Wong, what is the third stage of teaching?

• Mastery

• Fantasy

• Survival

• Impact

The three characteristics of an effective teacher that apply to all teachers. (Choose all that apply)

• Has positive expectations for student success

• Practices effective classroom management techniques

• Designs lessons for student mastery

• Varies instructional practices and assessment techniques

According to Wong, the biggest secret to teaching success is...

• Beg, borrow, and steal

• Those that go to CIU

• Classroom management

• Prayer

The effective teacher goes to professional meetings to (a)   .

In terms of classroom management, an effective classroom results from a well-ordered environment and positive academic expectations.

• True

• False