Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

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What is the primary goal of PBIS?

  1. To punish students for misbehavior.

  2. To create a positive and supportive school climate.

  3. To identify and address the root causes of problem behavior.

  4. To increase student academic achievement.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

PBIS is a framework for creating a positive and supportive school climate that encourages students to behave appropriately. It is not about punishing students for misbehavior, but rather about teaching them the skills they need to be successful.

What are the three tiers of PBIS?

  1. Universal, targeted, and intensive.

  2. Primary, secondary, and tertiary.

  3. Mild, moderate, and severe.

  4. Academic, behavioral, and social.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PBIS is a three-tiered framework that includes universal interventions, targeted interventions, and intensive interventions. Universal interventions are designed to support all students, targeted interventions are designed for students who are at risk for problem behavior, and intensive interventions are designed for students with severe problem behavior.

What are some examples of universal interventions?

  1. School-wide rules and expectations.

  2. Positive behavior reinforcement systems.

  3. Social skills instruction.

  4. Functional behavior assessments.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Universal interventions are designed to support all students and create a positive and supportive school climate. Examples of universal interventions include school-wide rules and expectations, positive behavior reinforcement systems, and social skills instruction.

What are some examples of targeted interventions?

  1. Small group social skills instruction.

  2. Individual counseling.

  3. Parent-teacher conferences.

  4. Functional behavior assessments.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Targeted interventions are designed for students who are at risk for problem behavior. Examples of targeted interventions include small group social skills instruction, individual counseling, and parent-teacher conferences.

What are some examples of intensive interventions?

  1. Individualized behavior plans.

  2. Functional behavior assessments.

  3. Crisis intervention.

  4. Residential treatment.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intensive interventions are designed for students with severe problem behavior. Examples of intensive interventions include individualized behavior plans, functional behavior assessments, crisis intervention, and residential treatment.

What is the role of data in PBIS?

  1. To track student progress and identify students who need additional support.

  2. To evaluate the effectiveness of PBIS interventions.

  3. To inform decision-making about PBIS implementation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Data plays a critical role in PBIS. It is used to track student progress, identify students who need additional support, evaluate the effectiveness of PBIS interventions, and inform decision-making about PBIS implementation.

How can PBIS be used to address problem behavior in the classroom?

  1. By establishing clear rules and expectations.

  2. By providing positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior.

  3. By teaching students social skills.

  4. By conducting functional behavior assessments.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

PBIS can be used to address problem behavior in the classroom by establishing clear rules and expectations, providing positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior, teaching students social skills, and conducting functional behavior assessments.

How can PBIS be used to create a positive school climate?

  1. By creating a safe and supportive environment.

  2. By promoting positive relationships between students and staff.

  3. By encouraging students to be respectful and responsible.

  4. By celebrating student success.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

PBIS can be used to create a positive school climate by creating a safe and supportive environment, promoting positive relationships between students and staff, encouraging students to be respectful and responsible, and celebrating student success.

What are some of the benefits of PBIS?

  1. Improved student behavior.

  2. Increased student academic achievement.

  3. Reduced suspensions and expulsions.

  4. Improved school climate.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

PBIS has been shown to have a number of benefits, including improved student behavior, increased student academic achievement, reduced suspensions and expulsions, and improved school climate.

How can PBIS be implemented in a school?

  1. By creating a PBIS team.

  2. By developing a school-wide PBIS plan.

  3. By providing training for staff.

  4. By collecting and using data.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

PBIS can be implemented in a school by creating a PBIS team, developing a school-wide PBIS plan, providing training for staff, and collecting and using data.

What are some of the challenges to implementing PBIS?

  1. Lack of administrative support.

  2. Lack of staff buy-in.

  3. Lack of resources.

  4. Lack of data.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges to implementing PBIS, including lack of administrative support, lack of staff buy-in, lack of resources, and lack of data.

How can the challenges to implementing PBIS be overcome?

  1. By building a strong PBIS team.

  2. By developing a comprehensive PBIS plan.

  3. By providing training and support for staff.

  4. By collecting and using data.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The challenges to implementing PBIS can be overcome by building a strong PBIS team, developing a comprehensive PBIS plan, providing training and support for staff, and collecting and using data.

What is the future of PBIS?

  1. PBIS will become more widely used in schools.

  2. PBIS will be used to address a wider range of student behaviors.

  3. PBIS will be used to improve student academic achievement.

  4. PBIS will be used to create more positive school climates.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The future of PBIS is bright. PBIS is becoming more widely used in schools, and it is being used to address a wider range of student behaviors, improve student academic achievement, and create more positive school climates.

What are some of the key principles of PBIS?

  1. Proactive rather than reactive.

  2. Positive rather than punitive.

  3. Data-driven.

  4. School-wide.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The key principles of PBIS include being proactive rather than reactive, positive rather than punitive, data-driven, and school-wide.

What is the role of the PBIS team in implementing PBIS in a school?

  1. To develop the school-wide PBIS plan.

  2. To provide training and support for staff.

  3. To collect and use data.

  4. To monitor the implementation of PBIS.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The PBIS team plays a critical role in implementing PBIS in a school. The team is responsible for developing the school-wide PBIS plan, providing training and support for staff, collecting and using data, and monitoring the implementation of PBIS.

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