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  Assessment 1 - The Assignment
 
   
 
Welcome to the FAST self-assessment, an opportunity to assess and receive feedback on your knowledge of the FAST method.

When you are ready to start, watch Video Scenario 1 and respond to the questions that follow. You can replay the video as often as you’d like.

The video scenario can be viewed with either QuickTime or Windows Media. Most Windows systems have Windows Media Player installed. Most Macintosh systems have QuickTime installed. When you want to watch a vignette, please click the appropriate link depending upon your installed player. If you do not have media player, please download QuickTime or Windows Media Player.
   
 
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Watch Video Scenario 1
   
 
    FIND
 
Select the statement that best describes the student’s behavior.
   
 
  The student defied the teacher.
  The student ignored the teacher’s request.
  The student was rude
  The student tried to get the teacher’s attention.
   
 

 
   
   
 
    ASSESS - Teacher Reaction
 
First, let’s assess the teacher’s reaction: The teacher tried to help, and then walked away. Based on this description of what occurred, select the phrase that best describes what the teacher felt and did.
   
 
  The teacher felt discouraged and gave up trying to engage the student.
  The teacher felt impatient and humiliated the student.
  The teacher felt angry and scolded the student.
  The teacher felt irritated and nagged the student.
   
 

 
   
   
 
    ASSESS - Student Reaction
 
Assess the student’s reaction: The student said he didn’t understand and then said he did. Based on the student’s behavior, select the word that best describes the student’s reaction.
   
 
  The student challenged.
  The student escalated.
  The student acted helpless.
  The student withdrew.
   
 

 
   
   
 
    SELECT
 
Based on the student’s initial behavior, the teacher’s reaction to it, and the student’s reaction to the teacher, select the word below that best matches the goal of the student’s behavior.
   
 
  Power.
  Avoidance.
  Attention.
   
 

 
   
   
 
    TEST
 
Now that you’ve determined the student’s behavioral goal, select the most appropriate response.
   
 
  Threaten the student with an office referral.
  Ask repeatedly when the assignment will be done.
  Set up a negative consequence for not completing the assignment.
  Work with the student later to modify the assignment.