Ms. James teaches a self-contained classroom for children who have severe learning and behavior problems. She schedules each minute of her students' time with various learning experiences. Mr. Williams teaches in the same type of classroom with students who are a year or two older than Ms. James' students. However, he allows students several 30 minute minimally supervised breaks during their time in his classroom. Which classroom do you think has a higher chance of acting out behavior?
a. Ms. James
b. Mr. Williams
c. both classrooms
d. none of the above
Ans: b. Mr. Williams
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