Classroom Management and Misbehavior

One common reason students misbehave is:

• They want attention from others

• They don’t care about school at all

• They have perfect self-control

• They never like their teachers

A student might act out because:

• The lesson is too hard or too easy

• They are bored

• They are struggling with emotions outside of school

• All of the above

Which reason BEST explains why students sometimes misbehave?

• They need help expressing their needs

• They love being “bad”

• They never want to learn

• They don’t know school rules exist

Misbehavior can sometimes be a sign that:

• Students are testing boundaries

• Students need extra support

• Students don’t feel engaged in class

• All of the above

A student constantly blurts out answers. This misbehavior may mean:

• They need attention or excitement

• They are disrespectful always

• They don’t like school

• They want to ruin class

The best way to prevent misbehavior is to:

• Create clear, consistent classroom expectations

• Wait until problems happen, then punish

• Ignore classroom routines

• Yell loudly so everyone listens

Which teacher action helps prevent misbehavior?

• Planning engaging lessons

• Building strong relationships

• Teaching rules and routines

• All of the above

Why do routines reduce misbehavior?

• Students feel secure when they know what to expect

• They make class unpredictable

• They confuse students

• They keep teachers from teaching

How can teachers prevent “attention-seeking” misbehavior?

• Give positive attention for good behavior

• Ignore all behavior

• Only notice students when they act out

• Embarrass them in front of peers

A student keeps tapping their pencil loudly. Instead of punishing, the teacher could:

• Offer a fidget tool or quiet strategy

• Yell at them in front of everyone

• Take away all their supplies

• Ignore it forever