Name that minor behavior 1
A first-grade teacher tells the class it is time to clean up the math manipulatives and come to the carpet. One student crosses their arms and says, “No! I'm not doing it!” The student continues playing while the rest of the class cleans up.
Defiance
During Creation Station, a student becomes frustrated because another student has a material they want. The student throws the classroom scissors onto the table and knocks over a container of supplies.
Material/Property Misuse
A student continues interrupting instruction for 17 minutes. Which category does this fit under the flowchart?
Major disruption, because the interruption is sustained for 15 minutes or more.
A student throws a classroom object during a moment of frustration. What behavior category includes this example?
Minor disruption.
Who generally manages minor behaviors according to the flowchart?
The teacher or staff member.
During a math lesson, a teacher asks a student to try a problem again. The student rolls their eyes and says, “You don't know anything! You're a terrible teacher!”
Disrespect
Two students both want the same set of magnetic tiles. One student grabs the tiles from the other. When the second student reaches for them, the first student shoves the student's shoulder.
Physical Contact/Physical Aggression
A student makes faces at a teacher after being redirected. Which category lists this behavior?
Minor disrespect
When should the teacher make parent contact for a major behavior referral?
Within 24 hours.
True or False: A major behavior referral includes parent contact within 24 hours by the teacher.
True
During a lesson, a student repeatedly makes silly noises, calls out unrelated answers, and tries to make classmates laugh. Several students stop working and begin laughing along.
Disruption
During a math activity on a classroom device, a student opens an unauthorized video instead of the assigned math program. After a reminder, the student closes it but opens another video a few minutes later.
Technology Violation
A student repeatedly targets a classmate with the intention of harming or intimidating them.
Major bullying.
Once a major behavior referral reaches administration, who enters the refe
Administration.
True or False: Every disagreement between students is bullying.
False
A student arrives wearing clothing that does not meet a school dress code expectation. When reminded, the student says, “But everyone wears this!”
Dress Code Violation
For several days, a student repeatedly tells a classmate that they cannot play with the group. The student encourages other classmates to exclude that child and laughs when the child becomes upset.
Bullying
A student makes a verbal threat of aggression against a teacher. Which category applies?
Major disrespect.
True or false: Once a student receives a consequence, staff no longer need to teach the expected behavior.
False. PBIS includes teaching practicing, and reinforcing expected behaviors.
During Play Lab, a student's block tower falls over. The student shouts a profanity loud enough for the nearby group to hear.
Inappropriate Language
After Creation Station, a student notices that a special marker set is missing. Later, a staff member sees another student placing the markers into their backpack. When approached privately, the student says, “I wanted them because we don't have these at home.”
Stealing
True or False: Every behavior must go through all five minor steps before a referral can be made.
False
True or false: Staff should consistently acknowledge students who follow expectations.
True