Name a nonverbal cue a substitute can use to regain student attention.

Name a nonverbal cue a substitute can use to regain student attention.

• A. A whisper.
• B. A clap.
• C. A raised hand signal or 'Eyes on me' cue.
• D. A calendar reminder.

Answer: (C)

Nonverbal cues to regain attention work best when they are clear, quick, and visible to every student. A raised hand signal or an “Eyes on me” cue fits this well because it provides an unambiguous, visual instruction: stop talking, and focus your gaze on the teacher. It doesn’t depend on speaking or sound, so it works even in a noisy room and helps all students notice the request at once. This kind of consistent signal also helps establish a routine; students learn to respond quickly because the cue always means the same action is expected. Other options don’t fit as neatly. A whisper remains a verbal cue and can be missed or less inclusive, especially in a large or noisy class. A clap can draw attention but often creates extra noise and may feel disruptive. A calendar reminder isn’t a classroom signal that directly communicates to students what to do, so it won’t reliably prompt them to focus.

Nonverbal cues to regain attention work best when they are clear, quick, and visible to every student. A raised hand signal or an “Eyes on me” cue fits this well because it provides an unambiguous, visual instruction: stop talking, and focus your gaze on the teacher. It doesn’t depend on speaking or sound, so it works even in a noisy room and helps all students notice the request at once. This kind of consistent signal also helps establish a routine; students learn to respond quickly because the cue always means the same action is expected.

Other options don’t fit as neatly. A whisper remains a verbal cue and can be missed or less inclusive, especially in a large or noisy class. A clap can draw attention but often creates extra noise and may feel disruptive. A calendar reminder isn’t a classroom signal that directly communicates to students what to do, so it won’t reliably prompt them to focus.