What term describes actions intended to maintain or modify behavior in a classroom setting?

• A. IEP
• B. Prevention strategies
• C. Classroom management
• D. Assessment plan

Answer: (C)

Actions to guide and shape student behavior in the classroom are described by classroom management. This term covers the whole system teachers use—rules, routines, expectations, positive reinforcement, and procedures—to create an organized environment that supports learning and helps students stay on task. It includes strategies to prevent problems and respond consistently when they occur, making it the best fit for describing behavior-maintenance and behavior-modification efforts in class. The other terms don’t capture this full role: an Individualized Education Program outlines services for a student with disabilities, not day-to-day behavior management; prevention strategies are part of managing behavior but don’t describe the entire approach; and an assessment plan is about measuring learning, not guiding behavior.