Behavior Strategies

Strategies for Inattentive Students

These students have trouble focusing in class. These may often appear dazed or are busy looking out the window.

• Break material into chunks
• Alternate between easy and difficult tasks
• Shorten lessons
• Provide frequent breaks
• Use “Give Me Five” procedure
• Seat student close to teacher
• Allow student to use headphones when appropriate
• Make a study area with two file folders taped together
• Actively involve student in lesson
• Play non-lyrical music during seatwork
• Use close proximity
• Use a contract or timer for self-monitoring