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Problem behavior management

Robert Algozzine

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Problem behavior management

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Robert Algozzine

Reading Level 8 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Includes teacher-tested strategies for helping students learn self-control; concrete ways to defuse a tense or dangerous situation; learning activities for students of all ages; suggestions for getting more help from parents; alternative ways to teach math to problem learners; interventions using art, music, and relaxation therapies; checklists and guidelines for substitutes; easy-to-read digests of the latest research; recommendations to help students perform to their individual potential; and side effects of 16 therapeutic drugs students may use are all addressed in this practical resource. Twenty-five problem behaviors are discussed from mild behavior problems to extreme and dangerous behaviors.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Problem behavior management Level 0

Problem behavior management is written at a Level 8 reading level across 425 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Problem behavior management works for readers up to grade 10.0.

We rate Problem behavior management as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

425 pages
ISBN
0834203332
Pages
425
Publisher
Aspen Pub
Published
1992
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Problem ChildrenEducationMentally Ill ChildrenChild RearingBehavior ModificationProblem Children, EducationDiscipline of Children