Exploring EMS PBIS: Understanding Behavior and Support

What does PBIS stand for in the context of education?

• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

• Public Behavior Improvement System

• Progressive Behavior Instructional Solutions

• Positive Behavior Incentive Studies

What is the primary goal of PBIS in schools?

• To punish negative behavior

• To support positive behavior

• To ignore all minor misbehaviors

• To focus solely on academic performance

Which of the following is a key component of PBIS?

• Frequent detentions

• Clear expectations for behavior

• Random rewards

• Peer pressure

How are the expectations for behavior typically communicated to students in a PBIS program?

• Through a secret code

• Only verbally at the beginning of the year

• Through consistent messaging and visual aids

• By punishing those who don't follow them

What is an example of a PBIS reward in an EMS setting?

• Extra homework

• A positive phone call home

• A week of detention

• Reduced learning opportunities

How does PBIS suggest handling negative behavior?

• With immediate expulsion

• Through restorative practices

• By ignoring it

• With physical punishment

What role do students play in the implementation of PBIS?

• They design the program

• They have no role

• They provide feedback and participate in the program

• They enforce the rules on other students

Which of the following is NOT a typical consequence in a PBIS framework?

• Loss of privileges

• Positive reinforcement

• Corporal punishment

• Behavior reflection

Why is consistency important in the implementation of PBIS?

• It confuses students

• It helps students understand and meet expectations

• It is not important; inconsistency is key

• It makes it easier for teachers only

What might a PBIS reward system include?

• A point system that leads to privileges or prizes

• A system that only rewards the top student

• Rewards that are only given once a year

• A system that rewards negative behavior