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Question 1

The teacher demonstrates knowledge and caring about individual students’ lives beyond the class and school.

Answer 1

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Question 2

There is no disrespectful behavior among students.

Answer 2

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Question 3

When necessary, students respectfully correct one another.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Students participate without fear of put-downs or ridicule from either the teacher or other students.

Answer 4

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Question 5

The teacher respects and encourages students’ efforts.

Answer 5

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Question 6

The teacher inquires about a student’s soccer game last weekend (or extracurricular activities or hobbies).

Answer 6

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Question 7

Students say “Shhh” to classmates who are talking while the teacher or another student is speaking.

Answer 7

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Question 8

Students clap enthusiastically for one another’s presentations for a job well done.

Answer 8

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Question 9

The teacher says, “That’s an interesting idea, Josh, but you’re forgetting…”

Answer 9

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Question 10

A student questions a classmate, “Didn’t you mean ___?” and the classmate reflects and responds, “Oh, maybe you are right.”

Answer 10

2a Distinguished