Disruptive Behaviour in Schools

Barry Dufour

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Disruptive Behaviour in Schools

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Critical Introduction

by Barry Dufour

Reading Level 5 10MS Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp clang of lockers slamming echoes down the crowded hallway, mixing with whispers and hurried footsteps. Inside these walls, some kids struggle to behave, while teachers try everything to keep the peace. What happens when school feels more like a battleground than a place to learn?

Themes

Problem childrenEducationSchool violenceSchool vandalismBullyingTruancyExclusionSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This book explores the causes and effects of disruptive behavior in schools, including bullying, vandalism, and violence. It also examines how schools, governments, and communities work together to address these challenges through practical strategies and real-world examples. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it provides thoughtful insights into complex social issues without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9781472575517
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Published
2015
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Problem Children, EducationSchool ViolenceSchool Vandalism