Understanding Classroom Mission Statements

How does a classroom mission statement help students?

• It keeps them quiet during lessons

• It provides a clear direction and purpose

• It reduces the amount of homework

• It makes the classroom more colorful

Which of the 7 Habits emphasizes the importance of having a mission statement?

• Be Proactive

• Begin with the End in Mind

• Put First Things First

• Think Win-Win

Which habit encourages students to work together to create a classroom mission statement?

• Synergize

• Sharpen the Saw

• Think Win-Win

• Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

What is a classroom mission statement?

• A list of rules for the classroom

• A declaration of the classroom’s purpose and goals

• A schedule of daily activities

• A report card for the students

Which habit relates to managing time effectively, which can be supported by following a mission statement?

• Be Proactive

• Begin with the End in Mind

• Put First Things First

• Think Win-Win

In the context of a classroom mission statement, what does 'Think Win-Win' mean?

• Making sure the teacher always wins

• Ensuring that both the students and the teacher benefit

• Competing with other classrooms

• Winning games during recess

How can students demonstrate the habit of 'Sharpen the Saw' in relation to their classroom mission statement?

• By focusing only on academics and ignoring other activities

• By balancing their academic goals with activities that rejuvenate them

• By doing the same activities every day

• By working nonstop without breaks

Who should be involved in creating the classroom mission statement?

• Only the teacher

• Only the students

• Both the teacher and the students

• The principal

How can the habit 'Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood' be applied when creating a classroom mission statement?

• By ensuring the teacher's ideas are the only ones considered

• By listening to everyone's ideas and incorporating them

• By writing the mission statement as quickly as possible

• By using only the best student’s ideas

Why is it important to review and revisit the classroom mission statement regularly?

• To memorize it

• To ensure it remains relevant and guides the class

• To decorate the classroom

• To improve handwriting skills