Mereway Middle School

BEHAVIOUR CHECKLIST

NAME ................................................................. DATE from............................... to .................................

Classroom Conformity

1	Does not stay in seat.
2	Does not sit appropriately in seat
3	Does not stay in class
4	Does not stay in school
5	Late to lessons
6	Does not attend required lessons
7	Does not enter classroom appropriately
8	Does not leave classroom appropriately
9	Does not have the required materials
10	Takes belongings of others
11	Abuses school / equipment
12	Tries to copy work of others
13	Does not raise hand when requiring help
14	Disrupts class if has to wait
15	Needs constant supervision
16	Talks inappropriately in class
17	Interrupts teacher when talking
18	Verbally inappropriate to teacher
19	Physically inappropriate to teacher
20	Does not accept changes in routine
21	Over active in class
22	Throws / flicks objects in class
23	Lethargic and tired in class
24	Seeks attention / approval of teacher inappropriately

Self Worth

1	Negative about own image
2	Unaware of own strengths
3	Cannot accept criticism
4	Cannot accept praise
5	Shows no pride
6	Abuses own work / property
7	Physical self abuse

Positive Classroom Behaviour

1	Works on own initiative
2	Supports other pupils
3	Usually has appropriate equipment
4	Arrives on time
5	Can accept advice about own performance
6	Is liked by peers
7	Works to the best of ability
8	Responds well to responsibility
9	Can be a positive leader
10	Is liked by adults
11	Prefers practical work
12	Shows consideration to others
13	Usually tells the truth
14	Is willing to share with others
15	Copes well with new situations
16	Takes pride in appearance
17	Can adapt and develop an idea with help
18	Can read at a level appropriate to age
19	Can write at a level appropriate to age
20	Is willing to read aloud
21	Resolves conflict with adults
22	Resolves conflict with peers
23	Communicates verbally at level appropriate to age

Acceptance of Authority

1	Physical abuse of teacher
2	Verbal abuse of teacher
3	Lies to teacher
4	Deliberately provokes irritates teacher
5	Argues with teacher
6	Does not follow teachers directions
7	Tries to manipulate teacher
8	Non trusting of teacher
9	Does not follow school rules
10	Does not accept punishment
11	Remains resentful of punishment
12	Refuses to discuss problems

Self Responsibility / Problem Solving

1	Does not accept responsibility for own behaviour
2	Does not anticipate consequences of behaviour
3	Does not accept consequences of behaviour
4	Does not describe problems / feelings
5	Does not attempt to deal approp. with own problems
6	Does not participate in strategy decisions
7	Does not carry out agreed commitments / contracts
8	Does not try new behaviours
9	Does not learn from experience
10	Not aware of acceptable behaviour
11	Does not cope with less structured situations
12	Does not set off to school regularly
13	Does not offer help to adults
14	Does not control use of bad language

Peer relationships

1	Physical abuse of peers
2	Verbal abuse of peers
3	Provokes peer conflict physically
4	Provokes peer conflict verbally
5	Fights with peers
6	Spits at peers
7	Abuses peer property
8	Tries to dominate
9	Does not handle peer disputes appropriately
10	Rejected by peers
11	Non trusting of peers
12	Not willing to share
13	Does not borrow appropriately
14	Does not forget peer dispute
15	Manipulate peers
16	Does not resist peer pressure to behave inappropriately
17	Does not cooperate with peers in play situation
18	Does not cooperate with peers in task situation
19	Does not help peers
20	Does not accept help from peers
21	Does not relate to peers when no adult present
22	Does not consider feelings of peers
23	Does not consider effect of behaviour on peers
24	Does not make allowances for peers
25	Does not protect peers when able
26	Lies to peers
27	Inappropriate sexual behaviour
28	Seeks attention / approval of peers inappropriately

Task Orientation

1	Does not star on time
2	Does not complete task in given time
3	Unacceptable level of error
4	Badly presented / organised work
5	Badly organised desk / materials
6	Easily distracted by internal events
7	Easily distracted by external events
8	Lack of interest / motivation towards a task
9	Lacks confidence task wise
10	Does not cope with task frustration
11	Refuses to work
12	Not willing to try new work
13	Requires too much help
14	Does not accept help from the teacher
15	Does not ask for help
16	Does not correct work when asked
17	Avoids work by loss / abuse of task materials
18	Begins task impulsively without understanding

Please give examples

of pupils strengths and

how you think this could

be used more positively.

What behaviours give you most concern ?

What triggers this behaviour ?

What action have you

taken to remedy these

problems to date ?

Strategies to Try

W / B .................

Thank you for your help.

Completed by ............................

Please return to Emma

by................................