Boone has been teaching sixth-grade Science for five years. She is very knowledgeable about both the state standards and the content of the course. She has excellent rapport with her colleagues and is active with her school's extracurricular activities. However, she has noticed some undesirable behaviors occurring during her instructional blocks. Many of the students begin socializing during extended lessons and independent work. Which of the following behavioral strategies would be most helpful to Mrs. Boone in reducing the students' socializing and time off task?
A)Cut lengthy assignments into smaller chunks of time, move about the room frequently offering individualized assistance and create incentive systems
B)Ask the principal to come address the class regarding their behavior
C)Call all of the students' parents and tell them that you will be providing after-school detentions to those that get off task
D)Begin removing classroom privileges with each incident and punish the students as a class if the off-task behaviors remain pervasive

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In order to reduce the students' socializing and time off task, it would be helpful to Mrs. Boone to cut the lengthy assignments into smaller chunks of time, move about the room frequently offering individualized assistance and create incentive systems. Each of these strategies is evidence-supported and often considered components off effective, positive behavior systems.

Boone Has Been Teaching Sixth-Grade Science for Five Years