How can I limit low level disruption in a Year 6 class by implementing a class reward system?

How can I limit low level disruption in a Year 6 class by implementing a class reward system?

Abstract

This research project will be answering the question “How can I limit low level disruption in a Year 6 class by implementing a class reward system?”. It was completed during my Developing Placement and focussed on the behaviour children showed during their Composition and Maths lessons. To get answers to my research question, I used observations to collect data while in the lessons. The observations lasted for a period of 6 weeks. 3 weeks of observations without the children being made aware and then 3 weeks of observations after the implementation period. Questionnaires were also going to be completed but due to disruptions which included Mock SATs during a week of observations after the implementation, questionnaires were not able to be completed by the children. The key finding from this research project was that the behaviour chart that I implemented into the classroom, did help to limit the low level behaviour that the children were showing during the Composition and Maths lessons. The main reason behind this research project was due to my confidence in behaviour management and wanting to gain more confidence in improving my behaviour management skills and having a breadth of suitable strategies to use in a variety of situations.