Participating in Class Discussions
Classroom Participation
Independent Desk Work in Class
Free Time in Class
100

When talking in a group, I make comments and ask questions related to the topic being discussed.

Is this expected or unexpected?


Expected- the Teacher/group knows you are paying attention to the topic

100

I put my head down on my desk and do not participate or complete my work.

Is this expected or unexpected?

Unexpected- I should participate in the work or ask for a break

100

Helping a classmate do their work without them or a teacher asking me to. 

Is this expected or unexpected? 

Unexpected- I should focus on my own work until someone asks for my help. 

100

Talking to others if it is not social time.

Unexpected- you may be asked to leave the classroom.

200

Interrupting someone in your class when they are taking to your teacher. 

Is this expected or unexpected?

Unexpected - you should wait until they are done talking before you talk to them

200

I do not get distracted by what other students might do in class.

Is this expected or unexpected?

Expected- I should be worried about what I am doing not others

200

If my work gets hard, I raise my hand and wait for my someone to come help me. 

Expected - I am waiting until there is someone who is not busy to help me. I am still doing my work. I am learning how to do something new. 

200
When it is time for the next lesson, put away your things immediately and get ready for the next lesson.

Expected- You are ready for the next lesson and will not get nagged by the teacher.

300

Add thoughts/ask questions that aren't related to the conversation.

Is this expected or unexpected?

Unexpected- You should stay on the topic that is already being talked about to show that you are listening.

300

I yell at a teacher or student if they say something I do not like.

Is this expected or unexpected?

Unexpected- others might be nervous, people do not like being yelled at. I can say my thoughts nicely or keep them in my head

300

Constantly asking the teacher if they need help and talking to them when they are doing work.

Is this expected or unexpected?

Unexpected- I should wait until I am asked to help. The teacher is doing work and is busy. I should wait to talk to them until they are done

300

Wandering around the classroom.

Unexpected- Others will be distracted and have strange thoughts about you because they have all learned to stay in their seats.

400

I don't let my classmates talk.

Is this expected or unexpected?

Unexpected- Everyone should get the chance to speak. I should wait until it is my turn. 

400

I raise my hand to answer/ ask questions.

Is this expected or unexpected?

Expected- I am being respectful to my teacher and my classmates

400

If you finish your work, do something else quietly at your desk like working on other homework or reading a book.

Expected- you will show the teacher that you are ready to be in more general education classes.

400

Ask your teacher what you can do when you've finished your work or when you have free time.

Expected- Teacher may praise you for following the rules.

500

When my classmate shares something that I don't agree with, I keep my thoughts in my head.

Is this expected or unexpected?

Expected- I should show the other person that I am listening to them and it is okay that we do not agree

500

I get distracted by the other students in class.

Is this expected or unexpected?

Unexpected- I should only worry about what I am doing. I cannot control what other people are doing. Someone will ask for my help if they want it. 

500

You get really upset if you are stuck on a question.

Unexpected- the teacher won't be able to help you because you are not calm enough to listen.

500

Distracting others in any way.

Unexpected- You may be asked to leave the classroom.