Quiz: Dealing with Challenging & Disruptive Students

Two students argue loudly during pair work. How should you respond?

• Separate them and assign new partners, then address the issue privately.

• Yell to stop the disruption.

• Let them resolve it alone to build independence.

Which strategy helps prevent disruptions in a large class?

• Establish clear routines (e.g., entry tasks, signal for silence).

• Let students choose their own rules.

• Only address problems after they happen.

A student uses their phone in class despite rules. What’s an appropriate consequence?

• Confiscate the phone temporarily (follow school policy).

• Shame them in front of peers.

• Ban them from future classes.

What does "positive reinforcement" mean in behavior management?

• Praising desired behaviors (e.g., "Great focus, Maria!").

• Punishing all disruptions harshly.

• Letting students do whatever they want.

An inclusive strategy for a student with ADHD who frequently fidgets and distracts others is:

• Allowing the student to use fidget tools or take movement breaks

• Ignoring the behavior completely

• Punishing the student for fidgeting

• Isolating the student from the class

Which is a non-verbal strategy to redirect off-task students?

• Making eye contact and pointing to the task.

• Giving a long lecture on respect.

• Sending them to the principal immediately.

Why should you avoid power struggles with disruptive students?

• They escalate conflict and waste class time.

• Students always win arguments.

• Teachers should never set boundaries.

De-escalating situations should be done publicly and loudly.

• True

• False

Building relationships can help reduce conflicts in the classroom.

• True

• False

'Scaffolding' in behavior management refers to:

• Providing support to help students develop self-control

• Punishing students for misbehavior

• Ignoring minor misbehaviors

• Allowing students to manage themselves without guidance