Expectations
What is one of the main expectations in our classroom?
A. Do whatever you want as long as you finish your work
B. Follow established expectations, procedures, and routines
C. Only listen when the teacher is standing nearby
D. Follow expectations only during instructional time
B Follow established expectations, procedures, and routines
What should you do when you first enter the school?
A. Talk to your friends until the teacher is ready
B. Go straight into the classroom
C. Take out your phone
D. Go to your locker, change shoes, unpack materials, wait for further instruction at your locker
D. Go to your locker, change shoes, unpack materials, wait for further instruction at your locker
Which student is following the talking routine correctly?
A. Liam calls out the answer because he is excited
B. Ava whispers the answer to her friend while another student is speaking
C. Noah raises his hand and waits to be called on
D. Emma interrupts because she thinks her idea is more important
C. Noah raises his hand and waits to be called on
Who is responsible for your learning?
A. Your teacher
B. Your classmates
C. You
D. Whoever sits beside you
C. You
Why are classroom procedures important?
A. So the teacher can control every movement students make
B. So everyone knows what to do, routines run smoothly, and learning time isn't wasted
C. So students don't have to think for themselves
D. So students can get in trouble when they forget a step
B. So everyone knows what to do, routines run smoothly, and learning time isn't wasted
What should you do when an adult in the school gives you a reasonable direction?
A. Explain why you don't think you should have to
B. Ignore it if you disagree
C. Follow the direction respectfully
D. Wait until another student does it first
C. Follow the direction respectfully
Which student is following our classroom routines MOST responsibly?
A. Jordan waits until the teacher notices they need help.
B. Liam knows the routine, follows it independently, and asks for clarification when needed.
C. Maya watches what everyone else is doing before deciding what to do.
D. Emma waits until someone reminds her to begin every task.
B Liam knows the routine, follows it independently, and asks for clarification when needed.
Why can calling out during a lesson be a problem?
A. Because students are never allowed to talk
B. Because it can interrupt the speaker and make it harder for others to listen or learn
C. Because the teacher doesn't want students to participate
D. Because only the teacher should ever speak
B. Because it can interrupt the speaker and make it harder for others to listen or learn
You don't understand an assignment. What should you do?
A. Refuse to do it
B. Say “I can't” and stop
C. Use the available resources and ask for clarification appropriately
D. Wait until the assignment is due
C. Use the available resources and ask for clarification appropriately
A student says, “But I didn't know what to do.” The procedure has been taught, posted, and practised several times. What should the student do next time?
A.Follow the procedure or use the available classroom supports to find the next step
B. Wait until the teacher notices
C. Copy whatever the person beside them is doing
D. Do something completely different
A. Follow the procedure or use the available classroom supports to find the next step
Which statement BEST describes our classroom expectations?
A. They only apply when Ms. Charles is in the room
B. They are suggestions students can choose to follow
C. They help create a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment
D. They only matter when someone is being disruptive
C. They help create a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment
You finish your assignment before everyone else. What should you do?
A. Walk around and talk to people who are still working
B. Ask the teacher, “Am I done?” every five minutes
C. Follow our early-finisher procedure
D. Go on your device without permission
C. Follow our early-finisher procedure
A classmate is explaining their answer. You already know what they are going to say. What should you do?
A. Finish their sentence
B. Say the answer for them
C. Let them finish speaking
D. Tell them to hurry up
C. Let them finish speaking
A student says, “I didn't finish because Ms. Charles didn't come over and remind me.” Which response BEST reflects responsibility?
A. The student should take responsibility for monitoring their work and asking for help when needed
B. The student should wait for the teacher every time
C. The student is correct because teachers are responsible for everything
D. The student should stop working
A. The student should take responsibility for monitoring their work and asking for help when needed
TRUE OR FALSE: If a classroom procedure is not specifically repeated every day, students no longer have to follow it.
FALSE
True or False? If a specific behaviour isn't written as a rule, it automatically means you are allowed to do it.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of these BEST describes what you should do when you arrive at your desk?
A. Chat with your friends and wait for the teacher
B. Begin bell work or silent read until further instructions
C. Ask someone what you missed yesterday
D. Go around the room talking to people
B. Begin bell work or silent read until further instructions
You accidentally interrupt someone. What is the best response?
A. Keep talking because you already started
B. Say, “Sorry, go ahead,” and allow them to finish
C. Tell them your thought is more important
D. Laugh and continue talking
B. Say, “Sorry, go ahead,” and allow them to finish
You realize you made a mistake on your work. What should you do?
A. Hide it
B. Blame the instructions
C. Correct it or ask for help understanding the mistake
D. Throw the paper away
C. Correct it or ask for help understanding the mistake
TRUE OR FALSE: Following a classroom procedure helps other people because routines affect the whole classroom, not just the person completing the routine.
TRUE
A student says, “But you never specifically told me I couldn't do that.” What is the BEST response?
A. If it isn't written down, it is allowed
B. Students are only responsible for memorizing rules
C. Students are expected to use good judgment and follow established expectations, even when every possible situation isn't specifically listed
D. The student is correct
C. Students are expected to use good judgment and follow established expectations, even when every possible situation isn't specifically listed
Why is following a classroom routine important even when Ms. Charles does not remind you to do it?
A. Because routines only work if students follow them independently
B. Because you are responsible for knowing and following established routines
C. Because Ms. Charles might give you a consequence
D. Both A and B
D. Both A and B
A student says, “But I wasn't talking loudly, so I wasn't interrupting.” What is the best response?
A. They are correct because interruptions only count if they are loud
B.Whispering is always allowed
C. Only the teacher can decide when talking is annoying
D. Talking quietly can still be an interruption if it distracts from the lesson or another speaker
D. Talking quietly can still be an interruption if it distracts from the lesson or another speaker
Your friend whispers to you during instructions. You whisper back. Who is responsible for your choice to talk?
A. Your friend, because they started it
B. The teacher, because the instructions were boring
C. You, because you chose to respond
D. Nobody, because it was only a whisper
Answer: C
C. You, because you chose to respond
Which student BEST understands classroom procedures?
A. “I follow them when Ms. Charles reminds me.”
B. “I follow them when they are convenient.”
C. “I know the routine, so I can follow the steps independently without needing repeated reminders.”
D. “I follow them when my friends are following them.”
C. “I know the routine, so I can follow the steps independently without needing repeated reminders.”