Stephanie is in Mr. Diersen’s history class studying for a test on WWI. She is busy making a set of Quizlet flashcards, when her iPad suddenly dies. Frustrated, she lets out an “Oh $#*!” the whole class hears and looks at her.

Is this a major or minor behavior?

Mrs. Schurter’s class enters the room quietly and starts on the bell ringer. Mrs. Schurter does not want to disrupt the quiet work environment so she passes out a sticker to each student silently. Did Mrs. Schurter implement praise correctly?

Kristen is in Mrs. Sargeant’s science class. While she is reading aloud about the solar system she says Uranus and some people in the class quietly chuckle. In response, Kristen stands up and yells “f@%* you!”

Is this a major or minor behavior?

A student is out of his seat, walking around the room. The teacher tells him to be responsible by sitting down and completing his assignment on his iPad. The student keeps walking around the room. Other students are looking at him.

What type of student action should this be documented under on a tracking form?

The class is working on a independent assignment. Students are working well except for two who are talking. The teacher says, "You are supposed to be working by yourself. There shouldn't be any talking." One students mumbles under his breath and curses.

How should the teacher respond using specific error correction?

While walking past Julie in the hallway before class, Jon decides to “taze” Julie. In response, Julie turns around and smacks Jon against the back of the head with her iPad.

Is this a major or minor behavior?

Sarah says she is not going to do her work because it is boring. The teacher says, "Sarah, you need to do the work now or you will stay after school to complete it." Sarah then pushes her materials to the floor.

How should the teacher correct Sarah's behavior?

In class, Jimmy will NOT stop tapping his pencil on Kristine's desk. Obviously annoyed, Kristine decides to start stepping on Jimmy’s shoes from under the table.

Is this a major or minor behavior?

Erin is a student in Mr. Rago's class. Whenever Mr. Rago tells Erin to do something, Erin argues with him. Mr. Rago found himself having conversations like this: "Erin, get to work." "I am working, Mr. Rago." "No, you're not. You are wasting time." "I'm getting ready to work." "I don't want you to get ready. I want you to complete the work." "How do you expect me to work if I don't get ready?"

How should Mr. Rago handle this behavior?