Question 1

Which one of the following procedures is recommended for making interest-area arrangements?
A)Allow students choices according to their spatial needs.
B)Create at least one "racetrack," typically in the center of the room.
C)Make partitions high enough to block vision over them.
D)Once a design has been established and it works well,stay with it.

Accepted Answer

Allowing students choices based on their spatial needs is recommended for making interest-area arrangements as it promotes an inclusive learning environment where students can feel comfortable and engaged. This approach recognizes that students have different learning styles and preferences, and allows them to choose an interest area that best suits their needs, promoting a sense of ownership and empowerment in their learning process. Option B is not necessarily recommended as it suggests a specific placement in the room, whereas interest areas can be placed in different areas of the classroom depending on the needs of the students. Option C is not recommended as it can create an isolated and uninviting environment. Option D is also not recommended, as it does not allow for flexibility and adaptation to changing student needs and interests.

Question 2

Approximately what percentage of a student's time in school is devoted to meaningful,appropriate learning tasks?
A)25 percent
B)33 percent
C)45 percent
D)50 percent

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that approximately 33 percent of a student's time in school is spent on meaningful and appropriate learning tasks, with the rest of the time often consumed by administrative tasks, transitions, and other non-instructional activities.

Question 3

What is the key element underlying participation structures for different classroom activities?
A)Access to performance goals
B)Awareness of rules
C)Providing cognitive activities
D)Self-management

Accepted Answer

Awareness of rules is crucial for participation structures as it helps students understand how to engage appropriately in different classroom activities.

Question 4

Ms.Rivers has a student,Monika,who has difficulty completing her in-class work.Although Ms.Rivers allows plenty of time for study and Monika is actively working,Monika's efforts appear to be limited by
A)academic learning time.
B)allocated time.
C)class time.
D)time on task.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ms.Rivers has a student,Monika,who has difficulty completing...

Question 5

When handing in material,Mr.Spark's students pass their work forward to the students in the front row,who then pass the materials from left to right.This approach is an example of classroom
A)organizational behaviors.
B)procedures.
C)protocols.
D)rules.

Accepted Answer

This is a classroom procedure, which refers to the specific steps or actions taken by students or the teacher in carrying out a particular task or activity in the classroom. Organizational behaviors refer to the interactions between individuals within an organization or group, protocols are formal rules or guidelines, and rules are general statements of what is or is not allowed in the classroom.

Question 6

Classrooms contain many different people with differing values,attitudes,and goals.This is why classrooms are said by Doyle to be
A)multidimensional.
B)simultaneous.
C)unpredictable.
D)public.

Accepted Answer

Classrooms are multidimensional because they contain individuals with differing values, attitudes, and goals. This means that there are multiple dimensions or factors that influence the dynamics and interactions within the classroom.

Question 7

Based on Doyle's analysis of classroom characteristics and management needs,the main task for teachers is viewed as
A)dealing effectively with misbehavior when it occurs.
B)gaining students' cooperation for learning tasks.
C)trying to ensure that students will be obedient.
D)working actively with administrators and teachers.

Accepted Answer

According to Doyle's analysis of classroom characteristics and management needs, the main task for teachers is viewed as gaining students' cooperation for learning tasks. While dealing with misbehavior is a part of classroom management, the emphasis is on encouraging positive behavior and creating a positive learning environment. Obedience is not the primary goal, and working with administrators and teachers may be helpful but is not the main task identified by Doyle.

Question 8

What term did Adams and Biddle use to designate the area in a classroom where the greatest number of verbal exchanges takes place?
A)Action zone
B)Fishbowl area
C)Personal territories
D)Zone of proximal development

Accepted Answer

Adams and Biddle used the term "action zone" to describe the area in a classroom where the greatest number of verbal exchanges takes place.

Question 9

Weinstein and Mignano found that expert teachers primarily used detention to
A)assemble misbehaving students so they could be dealt with as a group.
B)make the consequences somewhat public so that peer pressure to behave may be encouraged.
C)prevent the student from participating in a desired extra-curricular activity.
D)talk privately with the student about why the particular misbehavior occurred.

Accepted Answer

Weinstein and Mignano found that expert teachers primarily used detention to talk privately with the student about why the particular misbehavior occurred. This suggests that detention was seen as a way to have a constructive conversation with the student about their behavior, rather than simply punishing them or removing them from the classroom.

Question 10

In regards to personal territories and action zones,researchers recently have recommended that teachers
A)utilize engaged learning time and encourage students to work independently.
B)not rely on computers that can slow down the action in a classroom.
C)design the physical space of the classroom so that students are forced to sit in dyads.
D)"spread the action around" by moving around the room when possible and asking direct questions of students who are seated far away.

Accepted Answer

"Spreading the action around" by moving around the classroom and asking direct questions to students who are seated far away is recommended to ensure that all students feel included and engaged in the classroom. This also allows for the teacher to be aware of and respect individual personal territories and action zones of students. Additionally, designing physical space to force students into dyads may not be appropriate for all classroom activities or students, and relying solely on independent work may not promote a sense of community or collaboration. The use of computers can be beneficial in certain circumstances, but should not be relied on to the point of hindering classroom action and engagement.

Question 11

At what educational level is the direct teaching of classroom rules and procedures most critical for effective classroom management?
A)Early elementary
B)High school
C)Middle elementary
D)Late elementary to middle school

Accepted Answer

Direct teaching of classroom rules and procedures is most critical for effective classroom management at the early elementary level, as young students are still learning how to behave in a classroom setting and need clear and consistent guidelines to follow. As students progress through the grade levels, they should already have a foundation of basic rules and procedures established, and teachers can focus more on refining and reinforcing these expectations rather than introducing them from scratch.

Question 12

Although specific consequences may be established for specific misbehavior,Woolfolk suggests a general consequence for many problems.This general consequence is
A)extra school-related work.
B)redoing the procedure or activity correctly.
C)removing all reinforcement.
D)time-out or detention.

Accepted Answer

Woolfolk suggests that a general consequence for many problems is having the student redo the procedure or activity correctly, as it directly addresses the misbehavior by promoting learning and correction.

Question 13

The essential difference between rules and procedures is that rules are
A)established by schools;teachers establish procedures.
B)seldom written;procedures are usually written.
C)what and what not to do;procedures involve how to do activities.
D)concerned with behaviors;procedures deal with cognitive activities.

Accepted Answer

Rules outline what is expected in terms of behavior or actions, while procedures are the specific steps or methods for carrying out a task or activity. Rules address what should and should not be done, while procedures provide guidance on how to do something. This distinguishes rules and procedures as different categories of guidelines.

Question 14

Sherry's class knows that different behaviors are expected (and tolerated)during different kinds of activities.It is likely that her class has a good understanding of
A)each activity's goal.
B)participation structures.
C)self-management techniques.
D)structuring rules.

Accepted Answer

Since they understand the different behaviors expected during different kinds of activities, it is likely that they have a good understanding of participation structures, which refers to the ways communication and interaction are organized during different activities.  The other options are less likely to be directly related to understanding expected behaviors during different activities.

Question 15

According to Woolfolk,one of the best ways to avoid discipline problems is to
A)have a comprehensive set of rules.
B)keep the group focused on productive learning.
C)make the classroom a pleasant environment.
D)refer problem students to the counselor.

Accepted Answer

Woolfolk suggests that keeping the group focused on productive learning is one of the best ways to avoid discipline problems. In doing so, students will be engaged in their work and less likely to act out or misbehave. While having clear rules, creating a pleasant environment, and referring students to the counselor are also important, they may not directly address the root cause of discipline problems.

Question 16

Kenneth frequently misbehaves in Ms.Lindquist's biology class.Which one of the following penalties for his misbehavior is based on Weinstein and Mignano's categories of negative consequences?
A)Having Kenneth stand in the hall or the back of the class
B)Having Kenneth write an essay about his misbehavior and its effects
C)Having Kenneth write multiple times what he shouldn't do (e.g. ,"I should not talk in class.")
D)Using mild physical punishment with Kenneth whenever he misbehaves

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kenneth frequently misbehaves in Ms.Lindquist's biology class.Which...

Question 17

Based on Woolfolk's recommendations,which one of the following rules seems to be more appropriate for elementary school classes than for secondary school classes?
A)Do not hit,shove,or hurt others.
B)Listen while others are speaking.
C)Obey all school rules.
D)Respect other people's property.

Accepted Answer

The rule "Do not hit, shove, or hurt others" seems to be more appropriate for elementary school classes as younger students may be more prone to physical altercations compared to secondary school students. The other rules (listening, obeying rules, respecting property) are important for both age groups.

Question 18

Which one of the following time measures would generally have the highest correlation with school achievement?
A)Academic learning time
B)Allocated time
C)Class time
D)Engaged time

Accepted Answer

Academic learning time is the time during which students are not only engaged but also successfully learning the material, making it most closely correlated with school achievement.

Question 19

Mr.Marshall's first two science classes were devoted to demonstrating and explaining rules and procedures in the laboratory.Based on research involving effective management,this procedure will probably result in
A)loss of student interest and involvement in the subject.
B)poor understanding of the course material.
C)rushing through much material to make up the lost time.
D)time gained over the course of the school year for learning activities.

Accepted Answer

Devoting time at the beginning of the class to explain rules and procedures in the laboratory can result in a more efficient and effective use of time throughout the school year. By setting clear expectations and guidelines, students are more likely to adhere to them, reducing disruptions and save time in the long run. It can also contribute to a safer working environment for both the students and the teacher.

Question 20

Which one of the following rules,based on Woolfolk's recommendations,seems to be more appropriate for secondary school classes than for elementary school classes?
A)Bring all materials to class.
B)Listen attentively when others are speaking.
C)Obey all school rules.
D)Respect other students' property.

Accepted Answer

Secondary school students are expected to be more responsible and independent, so bringing all materials to class is more appropriate for them.

Quiz 13: Creating Learning Environments

Which one of the following procedures is recommended for making interest-area arrangements?

Approximately what percentage of a student's time in school is devoted to meaningful,appropriate learning tasks?

What is the key element underlying participation structures for different classroom activities?

Ms.Rivers has a student,Monika,who has difficulty completing her in-class work.Although Ms.Rivers allows plenty of time for study and Monika is actively working,Monika's efforts appear to be limited by

When handing in material,Mr.Spark's students pass their work forward to the students in the front row,who then pass the materials from left to right.This approach is an example of classroom

Classrooms contain many different people with differing values,attitudes,and goals.This is why classrooms are said by Doyle to be

Based on Doyle's analysis of classroom characteristics and management needs,the main task for teachers is viewed as

What term did Adams and Biddle use to designate the area in a classroom where the greatest number of verbal exchanges takes place?

Weinstein and Mignano found that expert teachers primarily used detention to

In regards to personal territories and action zones,researchers recently have recommended that teachers

At what educational level is the direct teaching of classroom rules and procedures most critical for effective classroom management?

Although specific consequences may be established for specific misbehavior,Woolfolk suggests a general consequence for many problems.This general consequence is

The essential difference between rules and procedures is that rules are

Sherry's class knows that different behaviors are expected (and tolerated) during different kinds of activities.It is likely that her class has a good understanding of

According to Woolfolk,one of the best ways to avoid discipline problems is to

Kenneth frequently misbehaves in Ms.Lindquist's biology class.Which one of the following penalties for his misbehavior is based on Weinstein and Mignano's categories of negative consequences?

Based on Woolfolk's recommendations,which one of the following rules seems to be more appropriate for elementary school classes than for secondary school classes?

Which one of the following time measures would generally have the highest correlation with school achievement?

Mr.Marshall's first two science classes were devoted to demonstrating and explaining rules and procedures in the laboratory.Based on research involving effective management,this procedure will probably result in

Which one of the following rules,based on Woolfolk's recommendations,seems to be more appropriate for secondary school classes than for elementary school classes?