Deck 7: Counseling Children and Adolescents in School Settings

Question 1

According to the ASCA National Model, what percentage of time should school counselors spend in direct or indirect contact with their students?

A) 80%
B) 75%
C) 90%
D) 70%

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following represents the current standards that guide the development of comprehensive school counseling programs?

A) The ASCA National Standards for School Counselors
B) The ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success
C) The ASCA Student Competencies
D) The ASCA College and Career Readiness Indicators

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of a school counselor's direct service?

A) Conducting a classroom lesson
B) Engaging in crisis response
C) Consulting with an administrator
D) Running a small group

Answer 3

C

Question 4

According to the multi-tiered system of support, which tier would represent students that receive small-group interventions in order to be successful?

A) Tier 1
B) Tier 2
C) Tier 3
D) Tier 4

Question 5

Which of the following represents an example of perception data?

A) 95% of students in the sixth grade attended the career fair
B) 75% of students reported knowing more about the college admissions process after attending a counselor-led workshop
C) The school counselor reported a 15% increase in student enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) courses compared to the previous school year
D) Student tardies were reduced by 20% following the school-wide intervention
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Question 6

According to the projections by Carnevale, Smith, and Strohl (2013), what percentage of jobs in the U.S will require either higher education or post-secondary training beyond high school?

A) 55%
B) 60%
C) 65%
D) 70%

Question 7

In order to best serve students, ASCA recommends that schools use a _____ student-to-school counselor ratio.

A) 250:1
B) 300:1
C) 350:1
D) 400:1

Question 8

Which of the following acts helped build precedence for career and technology education in schools?

A) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
B) The National Defense Education Act
C) The Carl D. The No Child Left Behind Act
D) Perkins Act

Question 9

According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCES, 2015), over ____% of students reported being victims of bullying and ____% of students reported being victims of cyberbullying.

A) 30% and 5%
B) 25% and 15%
C) 10% and 10%
D) 20% and 7%