Chapter 2 and 3 Contest

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What is the primary reason teachers should invest in nurturing positive relationships with their students?

Back

To foster students' cooperation, motivation, and promote their learning and development

Front

Based on the passage, how might a history of non-supportive relationships affect a child’s behavior in school?

Back

The child may be distrustful, not follow instructions the majority of the time, and/or seek attention through misbehavior.

Front

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of information teachers might seek from parents to better understand their child?
The child's special interests and hobbies,
The child's favorite television show,
The child's temperament and personality,
What helps the child calm down

Back

The child's favorite television show

Front

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of home visits at the beginning of the year? To deliver school supplies for students to extend learning at home, To get to know students and their families and gain information about the child and family, To ensure that families understand the teacher's expectations , To teach families how they should educate their child at home

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To get to know students and their families and gain information about the child and family

Front

What is the likely purpose of a teacher bringing a bag of classroom items to a home visit and letting the child pick one to keep until the first day of school?

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To help the child feel connected to the classroom and ease the transition to school

Front

How does the text describe the role of play in the curriculum?

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Play is an integral part of the curriculum that enhances learning.

Front

According to the text, what should effective rules be? Options: Age-appropriate (pictures), specific, stated positively, limited to 5-7, and enforceable; Extensive (a minimum of 10 rules) so that students are extremely clear on all expectations throughout the day; General so that they can apply to multiple scenarios, such as "Be respectful."; Stated specifically and include non-examples for every classroom rule such as both "Walking feet" and "No running in the classroom."

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Age-appropriate (pictures), specific, stated positively, limited to 5-7, and enforceable

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According to the text, what is one way a teacher can help students who have difficulty remembering rules? Options: Ignore unsafe behavior, such as elopement and hitting/kicking peers to avoid giving it too much attention; Let parents know right away at pickup so they can talk to the child about following the rules at home and the child knows you and the parent are working together to change their behavior; Include rule reminders in praise, such as telling the child: "I like how you used your walking feet. That's an improvement from yesterday when you were breaking the rule by running."

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Focus on recognizing rule-following behaviors immediately with descriptive praise, stickers, hand stamps, and other positive consequences.

Front

How long should a teacher wait after giving an instruction to see if a child starts to cooperate, according to chapter 3?

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Five seconds