Behavior-Specific Praise Quiz

What is the best way to acknowledge the efforts of students working diligently on their projects using behavior-specific praise?

• A) Saying 'Good job' to the whole class.

• B) Telling a student, 'I really appreciate how you organized your research notes so neatly, it shows great attention to detail.'

• C) Ignoring the behavior since they are expected to do their work anyway.

• D) Marking their work with a gold star without any verbal feedback.

As a teacher aiming to boost students' morale, what should be the ratio of behavior-specific praise to reprimands for effectiveness?

• A) At least a 1:1 ratio of praise statements to reprimands.

• B) At least a 2:1 ratio of praise statements to reprimands.

• C) At least a 3:1 ratio of praise statements to reprimands.

• D) At least a 4:1 ratio of praise statements to reprimands.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended tip for implementing behavior-specific praise effectively?

• A) Deliver praise immediately following a desired behavior.

• B) Use a very loud voice to ensure the praise is heard by everyone.

• C) Self-monitor the use of praise by keeping a tally of praise statements.

• D) Deliver praise using a sincere tone of voice.

What's a key strategy for using behavior-specific praise effectively?

• A) Completely ignore all negative behaviors, focusing solely on the positives.

• B) Set clear behavioral expectations and take time to teach them to students.

• C) Save all your praise for the end of the day, no matter the situation.

• D) Scatter praise randomly, without any specific reasons.

What should effective praise specifically identify?

• Evelyn and her excellent behavior in class

• Just the name, like Benjamin

• The type of praise, whether it's verbal or a high five

• The location, such as 'in the classroom'

How often should you offer praise compared to reprimands to keep a student motivated and focused?

• Twice as often

• The same as reprimands

• Four times as often

• Occasionally

Who deserves a star for their awesome behavior today?

• Good job, everyone!

• Thanks, Charlotte!

• Ethan, Aria, and Table 4, you guys rocked by bringing your science journals today!

• Great teamwork on the project, folks!

What is an effective way to ensure that praise reinforces positive behavior in students?

• A) Praise them only during exams to boost their performance.

• B) Use general statements like 'good job' frequently.

• C) Provide specific feedback on what they did well.

• D) Offer praise only in private to avoid embarrassing the student.

What technique can be used to make behavior-specific praise more impactful for students?

• A) Delivering praise in front of their peers to encourage competition.

• B) Waiting until the end of the week to summarize good behaviors.

• C) Tailoring the praise to align with individual student's values and interests.

• D) Using a standard phrase of praise for all types of good behavior.

How can teachers effectively balance praise and constructive criticism to enhance classroom behavior?

• A) By focusing only on praising positive behavior and ignoring negative behavior.

• B) By providing immediate praise for good behavior and delayed criticism for bad behavior.

• C) By ensuring that praise is given more frequently than criticism.

• D) By using a neutral tone for both praise and criticism.