Valdosta State University Departmentof Psychology PSY310  Edcational Psychology Instructor: John H. Hummel, Ph.D.

UNIT 10 PRACTICE QUIZ #2 Classroom Management

1. Describe the difference between engaged and allocated time. (2)

A. Allocated is most directly associated with which factor identified by Carroll (1963)? (2)

2. Describe ONE way to PREVENT misbehavior. (2)

A. Why is it better to prevent misbehavior than to correct it once it's occurring? (2)

3. Describe TWO sources of lost instructional time. (4)

4. List TWO of the four remaining characteristics associated with effective classroom managers. (4)

1. At the beginning of the year, spend enough time on the class rules, procedures, and consequences ("rule-example-rule") so that all Ss understand them.

2. Work MAINLY with the whole class most of the time rather than with individuals or small groups.

5. Define either WITHITNESS or OVERLAPPING. (1)

6. Describe the remaining rules for physically arranging a class (6)

1. Keep high-traffic areas free of congestion.

7. Describe TWO of the 3 most common sources of positive reinforcers for student misbehavior. (4)

8. On the back of this page, describe the steps common to good behavior modification programs. (6)

Last Updated: July15, 1997