Q.1 Which classroom management strategy emphasizes positive reinforcement to encourage desirable behavior?
Punishment
Time-out
Token Economy
Ignoring misbehavior
Explanation - A token economy rewards students with tokens for positive behavior, which can be exchanged for privileges or rewards.
Correct answer is: Token Economy
Q.2 What is the primary goal of proactive classroom management?
Reacting to misbehavior
Preventing misbehavior before it occurs
Punishing students
Recording incidents of misbehavior
Explanation - Proactive classroom management focuses on anticipating and preventing potential disruptions rather than reacting after they happen.
Correct answer is: Preventing misbehavior before it occurs
Q.3 Which of the following is considered a physical classroom arrangement that promotes effective management?
Cluster seating
Chaotic desk placement
Random arrangement
Teacher desk isolated in corner
Explanation - Cluster seating groups students together to encourage collaboration and allows teachers to monitor interactions easily.
Correct answer is: Cluster seating
Q.4 Which theory emphasizes that students learn behavior through observing others?
Operant Conditioning
Classical Conditioning
Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Development Theory
Explanation - Social Learning Theory, proposed by Bandura, highlights learning through observation and imitation of modeled behaviors.
Correct answer is: Social Learning Theory
Q.5 In classroom management, 'withitness' refers to:
Teacher's awareness of student behavior
Strict punishment policy
Physical arrangement of classroom
Use of technology in teaching
Explanation - Withitness is a term by Kounin describing a teacher's ability to notice and respond quickly to misbehavior to maintain control.
Correct answer is: Teacher's awareness of student behavior
Q.6 Which of the following strategies reduces classroom disruptions by involving students in rules creation?
Authoritative teaching
Collaborative rule-making
Zero-tolerance policy
Silent supervision
Explanation - When students participate in creating rules, they are more likely to follow them, leading to better classroom management.
Correct answer is: Collaborative rule-making
Q.7 Time-out as a classroom management technique is most effective when:
Used inconsistently
Used immediately after misbehavior
Used as a long-term punishment
Used after discussing with peers
Explanation - Immediate application helps students associate the consequence with the behavior, improving behavior correction.
Correct answer is: Used immediately after misbehavior
Q.8 Which of the following is NOT an example of intrinsic motivation in classroom behavior?
Pride in completing an assignment
Curiosity to learn
Reward points for participation
Satisfaction from problem-solving
Explanation - Intrinsic motivation comes from internal satisfaction, while reward points are an extrinsic motivator.
Correct answer is: Reward points for participation
Q.9 Behavioral momentum in classroom management refers to:
Using large tasks first to challenge students
Starting with small, easy tasks to build compliance
Ignoring minor misbehavior
Providing immediate punishment
Explanation - Behavioral momentum involves starting with simple tasks to create a pattern of success and increase student compliance for more difficult tasks.
Correct answer is: Starting with small, easy tasks to build compliance
Q.10 Which approach emphasizes the teacher as a guide rather than a strict authority?
Authoritarian
Authoritative
Permissive
Indifferent
Explanation - Authoritative teachers set clear rules but also provide support, fostering student autonomy and self-regulation.
Correct answer is: Authoritative
Q.11 What is the main purpose of setting classroom rules at the beginning of the school year?
To limit teacher responsibility
To clarify expectations and prevent misbehavior
To reduce lesson time
To impress administrators
Explanation - Clear rules provide students with predictable structure, which helps reduce disruptive behavior and confusion.
Correct answer is: To clarify expectations and prevent misbehavior
Q.12 Which classroom management strategy uses the principle of reinforcement to shape behavior over time?
Punishment
Shaping
Time-out
Token Economy
Explanation - Shaping gradually reinforces successive approximations toward a desired behavior.
Correct answer is: Shaping
Q.13 Which method is effective for managing off-task behavior without direct confrontation?
Ignoring minor disruptions
Immediate punishment
Public reprimand
Seating the student alone for a week
Explanation - Ignoring minor misbehavior can prevent attention-seeking behaviors from escalating while maintaining classroom flow.
Correct answer is: Ignoring minor disruptions
Q.14 Which term describes giving students responsibility for their learning and behavior?
Teacher-centered learning
Student autonomy
Extrinsic control
Classroom monitoring
Explanation - Promoting student autonomy encourages self-regulation, decision-making, and accountability for behavior.
Correct answer is: Student autonomy
Q.15 The concept of 'overlapping' in classroom management refers to:
Simultaneously addressing multiple students’ behaviors
Ignoring minor misbehaviors
Punishing one student at a time
Assigning group tasks
Explanation - Overlapping allows teachers to monitor and manage several situations at once without losing control of the class.
Correct answer is: Simultaneously addressing multiple students’ behaviors
Q.16 Which approach involves teaching students social skills to prevent misbehavior?
Behavioral management
Social-emotional learning
Cognitive dissonance
Direct instruction only
Explanation - Social-emotional learning teaches students to recognize emotions, manage behavior, and interact positively with others.
Correct answer is: Social-emotional learning
Q.17 A teacher rearranges desks into a circle for discussion. This is an example of:
Physical environment management
Curriculum modification
Punishment strategy
Instructional neglect
Explanation - The physical setup of the classroom can influence interaction, participation, and management of student behavior.
Correct answer is: Physical environment management
Q.18 Which of the following best illustrates the use of contingent reinforcement?
Providing extra recess if the class finishes work quietly
Giving everyone a reward regardless of behavior
Ignoring all behaviors
Punishing late submissions
Explanation - Contingent reinforcement ties rewards directly to specific desired behaviors to encourage repetition.
Correct answer is: Providing extra recess if the class finishes work quietly
Q.19 Which classroom management theory emphasizes maintaining high student engagement to prevent misbehavior?
Glasser’s Choice Theory
Piaget’s Cognitive Theory
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
Skinner’s Classical Conditioning
Explanation - Glasser’s Choice Theory suggests that students will behave appropriately when they feel involved, competent, and connected.
Correct answer is: Glasser’s Choice Theory
Q.20 Which of the following is an example of preventive classroom management?
Calling out a student after misbehavior
Setting clear expectations at the start
Sending students to detention
Ignoring persistent misbehavior
Explanation - Preventive management aims to reduce misbehavior by clarifying expectations and routines before problems occur.
Correct answer is: Setting clear expectations at the start
Q.21 A teacher frequently uses praise to reinforce appropriate behavior. This method primarily uses:
Negative reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
Explanation - Positive reinforcement involves providing a favorable consequence, such as praise, to increase the likelihood of a behavior repeating.
Correct answer is: Positive reinforcement
Q.22 Which of the following is a challenge of classroom management in adolescent students?
Limited cognitive development
Desire for autonomy and peer influence
High intrinsic motivation
Minimal emotional fluctuations
Explanation - Adolescents seek independence and are highly influenced by peers, which can create management challenges for teachers.
Correct answer is: Desire for autonomy and peer influence
Q.23 The technique of 'group contingency' in classroom management involves:
Rewarding or correcting the whole group based on individual behavior
Rewarding only the best-performing student
Ignoring the group behavior
Setting individual punishments
Explanation - Group contingencies encourage students to work together to meet behavior expectations and promote collective responsibility.
Correct answer is: Rewarding or correcting the whole group based on individual behavior
Q.24 Which of the following reflects an effective teacher response to low-level disruptions?
Nonverbal cues
Public scolding
Immediate detention
Sending student to the office for every incident
Explanation - Nonverbal cues such as eye contact or proximity can manage minor misbehavior without disrupting the class.
Correct answer is: Nonverbal cues