Students at Level I who misbehave or infringe on the rights of others can either choose to sit out or change their behaviors. Students also experience choices as they negotiate conflicts. At Level II, students can be allowed to choose their level of effort, providing their lack of effort does not adversely affect the performance of others. Choices at Level III may include choosing to work on activities related to personal goals or participating in teacher-directed activities. Level IV offers students the opportunity to choose to help other students in the class to learn.
Problem solving is incorporated into each level.
At Level I students may address how to deal with name call or examine ways to negotiate a conflict. Level II problems may deal with issues of low motivation, while at Level II students may address difficulties they encounter in being self-directed. Self-reflection encourages personal growth. Students can be asked to reflect on what they did and felt during class in relation to the levels. Reflection may also occur through writing, by a check list, in discussion, or even by a show of hands indicating how the students felt about an activity or behaviors during class.