Responsibility
Which definition BEST describes responsibility?
A. A list of things you are not allowed to do
B. Something you are accountable for
C. A series of steps for completing a task
D. Something you do every morning
What is B --> Something you are accountable for
What is an expectation?
A. A specific step-by-step process
B. Something we expect students to do or demonstrate
C. Something that happens every day
D. A consequence for breaking a rule
What is B --> Something we expect students to do or demonstrate
What is a rule?
A. A specific boundary about what we can or cannot do
B. Something we automatically do every day
C. A student's personal goal
D. A series of steps for completing an assignment
What is A --> A specific boundary about what we can or cannot do
What is a procedure?
A. A classroom boundary
B. Something you are accountable for
C. A set of steps for completing something
D. Something that happens automatically
What is C --> A set of steps for completing something
Your teacher has taught the class that when you finish an activity, you return the materials, clean your workspace, and wait quietly for the next instruction. Students do this at the end of activities throughout the day.
What is the BEST description?
A. A rule, because students are required to clean
B. A responsibility, because students are accountable for their workspace
C. A routine, because students regularly follow the same pattern
D. An expectation, because students are expected to clean
What is C --> A routine, because students regularly follow the same pattern
TWO POSSIBLE ANSWERS
Your class always puts their Chromebooks away before leaving for recess. One day, the teacher forgets to remind everyone, but you put yours away anyway because you know it is your responsibility to take care of school property.
Which concept is MOST emphasized in this situation?
A. Routine
B. Responsibility
C. Procedure
D. Rule
What is B & C
Which is an example of being responsible for your learning?
A. Waiting for the teacher to do all the work
B. Copying someone else's answers
C. Asking for help when you don't understand
D. Ignoring an assignment because it is difficult
What is C --> Asking for help when you don't understand
Which of the following is MOST clearly an expectation?
A. Do not hit another student.
B. Put your assignment in the blue bin.
C. Be respectful toward others.
D. Enter the classroom and check the board.
What is C --> Be respectful toward others.
Which is MOST clearly a classroom rule?
A. Be ready to learn.
B. Be respectful.
C. Do not damage school property.
D. Check the board when you enter.
What is C --> Do not damage school property.
Which question does a procedure answer?
A. “Who is responsible?”
B. “How do I do this?”
C. “What am I allowed to do?”
D. “What happens every morning?”
What is B -->“How do I do this?”
Your teacher says, “I expect everyone to contribute during group work.” A student decides they don't need to participate because their group members can do the work for them.
Which concept is the student MOST clearly failing to meet?
A. A procedure
B. An expectation
C. A routine
D. A rule
What is B --> an expectation
During a group assignment, Jordan notices that one person in the group hasn't had a chance to speak. Jordan says, “Let's hear what they think before we decide.”
Which TWO concepts are BEST demonstrated?
A. Responsibility + Expectation
B. Rule + Procedure
C. Routine + Rule
D. Procedure + Responsibility
What is A --> Responsibility + Expectation
You accidentally break a classroom supply. What is the MOST responsible choice?
A. Hide it so nobody notices
B. Blame someone else
C. Tell the teacher and help fix or replace it
D. Leave it where it is
What is C --> Tell the teacher and help fix or replace it
Which statement BEST describes the difference between an expectation and a rule?
A. Expectations are only for teachers, while rules are for students.
B. Rules are optional, while expectations are required.
C. Expectations describe the behaviour we want, while rules provide specific boundaries.
D. Expectations are procedures that we do every day.
What is C --> Expectations describe the behaviour we want, while rules provide specific boundaries.
Why do classrooms have rules?
A. To make sure students never have fun
B. To help keep people safe and create an environment where everyone can learn
C. To give teachers control over every student decision
D. To make every student behave exactly the same way
What is B --> To help keep people safe and create an environment where everyone can learn
Your class is about to begin a group activity. Your teacher explains that you should first get your group's materials, then read the instructions, choose your roles, and begin the task. What are these steps an example of?
A. A responsibility
B. An expectation
C. A rule
D. A procedure
What is D --> A procedure
Your teacher tells you exactly what to do when you need to leave the classroom: ask permission, wait for an answer, sign out, go directly to where you need to be, and return promptly.
A student says, “But none of those things are classroom rules!”
Which response is MOST accurate?
A. The student is correct because procedures are optional.
B. The student is correct because only rules need to be followed.
C. The student is incorrect because every procedure is automatically a rule.
D. The student is incorrect because a procedure explains HOW to complete something, even though it is not necessarily a rule.
What is D --> The student is incorrect because a procedure explains HOW to complete something, even though it is not necessarily a rule.
A teacher says: “In this classroom, you are expected to be respectful.”
The classroom also has a rule: “Do not interrupt someone who is speaking.”
And a discussion procedure: “When you want to contribute, raise your hand, wait to be called on, and then share your idea.”
During a discussion, Sarah waits until her classmate finishes speaking, raises her hand, waits to be called on, and respectfully disagrees with the person's idea.
Which answer is MOST accurate?
A. Sarah is following only the rule, because she did not interrupt.
B. Sarah is following only the procedure, because she raised her hand.
C. Sarah is meeting the expectation, following the rule, and using the procedure.
D. Sarah is demonstrating only responsibility, because she made her own choice.
What is C --> Sarah is meeting the expectation, following the rule, and using the procedure.
Which student is demonstrating the MOST responsibility?
A. Noah realizes he made a mistake, admits it, and works to fix the problem.
B. Liam forgets his assignment and says, “My parents didn't remind me.”
C. Maya finishes her work but leaves garbage around her desk because cleaning is the custodian's job.
D. Ava follows directions only when the teacher is watching.
What is A --> Noah realizes he made a mistake, admits it, and works to fix the problem.
Which of these is an EXPECTATION rather than a specific rule?
A. Do not use another person's belongings without permission.
B. Do not throw objects in the classroom.
C. Be respectful.
D. Keep your phone in the designated location.
What is C -->Be respectful.
Which statement is TRUE about rules?
A. If something isn't specifically listed as a rule, it is always okay to do.
B. Rules are the same thing as routines.
C. Rules explain every step of every classroom activity.
D. Rules establish boundaries that help keep the classroom safe, respectful, and focused.
What is D --> Rules establish boundaries that help keep the classroom safe, respectful, and focused.
What is the BEST difference between a procedure and a routine?
A. A procedure is about behaviour, while a routine is about rules.
B. A routine is required by law, while a procedure is optional.
C. A procedure explains the steps for doing something, while a routine is something we regularly do.
D. There is no difference between them.
What is C -->A procedure explains the steps for doing something, while a routine is something we regularly do.
Four students are working independently.
Which option BEST matches the students to the concepts?
A.
1 = Routine
2 = Responsibility
3 = Expectation
4 = Rule
B.
1 = Responsibility
2 = Procedure
3 = Expectation
4 = Rule
C.
1 = Expectation
2 = Rule
3 = Routine
4 = Responsibility
D.
1 = Responsibility
2 = Routine
3 = Rule
4 = Procedure
What is B-->
1 = Responsibility
2 = Procedure
3 = Expectation
4 = Rule
f a teacher doesn't remind a student to do something, the student cannot be held responsible for it.
True or False?
What is False --> Responsibility involves taking ownership, including knowing and following established expectations and procedures without constant reminders.
A student says, “I didn't break a rule, so I don't have to do anything.” Which response BEST explains why this isn't necessarily true?
A. Students should follow every instruction without question.
B. Responsibility means doing what is right only when an adult tells you to.
C. Students have responsibilities beyond simply following rules, including taking ownership of their choices and learning.
D. Rules and responsibilities are exactly the same thing.
What is C --> Students have responsibilities beyond simply following rules, including taking ownership of their choices and learning.
Your teacher says, “Be responsible.” Which option BEST turns this broad expectation into specific behaviours?
A. Do whatever you want as long as you finish.
B. Complete your work, take care of your belongings, ask for help when needed, and own your choices.
C. Never make a mistake.
D. Follow only the rules that you agree with.
What is B --> Complete your work, take care of your belongings, ask for help when needed, and own your choices.
A student says, “I should be allowed to do anything that isn't specifically written as a rule.” Which answer BEST explains the problem with this thinking?
A. Students are never allowed to make their own choices.
B. Students have responsibilities and expectations in addition to following specific rules.
C. Every possible behaviour should be written as a separate rule.
D. Rules don't actually matter in a classroom.
What is B --> Students have responsibilities and expectations in addition to following specific rules.
At the beginning of the year, your teacher has to remind you every day what to do when you enter the classroom. A month later, everyone automatically knows what to do. What has happened?
A. The rules have disappeared.
B. The procedure has become a routine/habit.
C. The expectation has become a rule.
D. Students are no longer responsible.
What is B --> The procedure has become a routine/habit.
A classroom has the following:
“Be respectful.”
“Do not interrupt someone who is speaking.”
“When someone is presenting, listen quietly and wait until they are finished before asking questions.”
“During presentations, students sit in their assigned area and follow the presentation steps.”
A student says:
“Aren't all of those just rules?”
Which answer BEST explains the differences?
A. Yes. Anything a teacher tells students to do is a rule.
B. No. “Be respectful” is an expectation, “do not interrupt” is a rule, the specific steps for presenting are a procedure, and regularly following the presentation process can become a routine.
C. No. “Be respectful” is a responsibility, “do not interrupt” is a procedure, and presentation steps are rules.
D. Yes. Expectations, rules, procedures, and routines all mean exactly the same thing.
What is B --> No. “Be respectful” is an expectation, “do not interrupt” is a rule, the specific steps for presenting are a procedure, and regularly following the presentation process can become a routine.
The same classroom behaviour can demonstrate more than one concept at the same time.
True or False?
What is True --> For example, cleaning your workspace can be a routine, meet an expectation, and demonstrate responsibility.