Flander's Interaction Analysis Test

What is the primary aim of Flander's Interaction Analysis System (FIAS)?

• To study student achievement

• To analyze verbal classroom interactions

• To develop new teaching methods

• To analyze both verbal and non verbal classroom interactions

In FIAS, how many categories are used

• 5

• 10

• 12

• 15

Which of the following is NOT a teacher talk category in FIAS?

• Accepts feeling

• Gives direction

• Student initiates

• Lecturing

What does Category 10 represent in FIAS?

• Teacher talk

• Student talk – response

• Silence or confusion

• Acceptance of student ideas

Which of the following indicates indirect influence by the teacher in FIAS?

• Giving directions

• Lecturing

• Accepts feelings

• Criticizing student behavior

Student talk is classified in FIAS into how many categories?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which is a practical use of FIAS for a teacher?

• To identify high achievers

• To discipline students better

• To reflect and improve their own teaching style

• To train students in communication

In a student-centered classroom, which pattern would most likely be seen in a FIAS coding sheet?

• 5-5-5-5

• 7-7-6-7

• 9-1-4-8

• 4-2-7-1

A teacher reviewing an FIAS coding report sees a pattern dominated by 6-7-6-7. What does this indicate?

• Teacher is being supportive and indirect

• Teacher is controlling and direct

• Student talk is increasing

• Teacher uses silence effectively

In Flander’s Interaction Analysis System, at what regular interval does the observer record classroom interaction behavior?

• Every 1 second

• Every 3 seconds

• Every 5 seconds

• Every 10 seconds