Question 1

According to the ASCA National Model, what percentage of time should school counselors spend in direct or indirect contact with their students?&#10;A) 80%&#10;B) 75%&#10;C) 90%&#10;D) 70%

Accepted Answer

The ASCA National Model recommends that school counselors spend 80% of their time in direct or indirect services to students.

Question 2

Which of the following represents the current standards that guide the development of comprehensive school counseling programs?&#10;A) The ASCA National Standards for School Counselors&#10;B) The ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success&#10;C) The ASCA Student Competencies&#10;D) The ASCA College and Career Readiness Indicators

Accepted Answer

The ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success are the current standards that guide the development of comprehensive school counseling programs, focusing on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students need for success in school and life.

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of a school counselor's direct service?&#10;A) Conducting a classroom lesson&#10;B) Engaging in crisis response&#10;C) Consulting with an administrator&#10;D) Running a small group

Accepted Answer

Consulting with an administrator is an example of an indirect service, as it involves working with someone who is not a student or a client. Direct services typically involve working directly with students or clients, such as conducting classroom lessons, providing crisis response, or running small groups.

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?&#10;A) Tier 1&#10;B) Tier 2&#10;C) Tier 3&#10;D) Tier 4

Accepted Answer

Tier 2 represents students who receive small-group interventions in addition to the core curriculum in order to be successful, while Tier 1 refers to the general instruction and support provided to all students and Tier 3 refers to more intensive individual interventions for students who continue to struggle even with Tier 2 support. Tier 4 is not a commonly used term in the multi-tiered system of support.

Question 5

Which of the following represents an example of perception data?&#10;A) 95% of students in the sixth grade attended the career fair&#10;B) 75% of students reported knowing more about the college admissions process after attending a counselor-led workshop&#10;C) The school counselor reported a 15% increase in student enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) courses compared to the previous school year&#10;D) Student tardies were reduced by 20% following the school-wide intervention&#10;Back-Up Questions:

Accepted Answer

Perception data refers to subjective experiences or opinions of individuals or groups. In this case, the data collected in option B represents the perception of the students who attended the workshop on the college admissions process. Options A, C, and D represent objective data on attendance, enrollment, and tardies, respectively.

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?&#10;A) 55%&#10;B) 60%&#10;C) 65%&#10;D) 70%

Accepted Answer

According to the projections by Carnevale, Smith, and Strohl (2013), 65% of jobs in the U.S will require either higher education or post-secondary training beyond high school.

Question 7

In order to best serve students, ASCA recommends that schools use a _____ student-to-school counselor ratio.&#10;A) 250:1&#10;B) 300:1&#10;C) 350:1&#10;D) 400:1

Accepted Answer

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommends a 250:1 student-to-school counselor ratio to best serve students' academic, career, and social/emotional development needs.

Question 8

Which of the following acts helped build precedence for career and technology education in schools?&#10;A) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act&#10;B) The National Defense Education Act&#10;C) The Carl D. The No Child Left Behind Act&#10;D) Perkins Act

Accepted Answer

The Carl D. Perkins Act (also known as the Perkins Act) is a federal law that provides funding for career and technical education (CTE) programs in schools. It has helped build precedence for CTE by providing support for the development and improvement of CTE programs, as well as promoting collaboration between education and industry in preparing students for the workforce. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, National Defense Education Act, and No Child Left Behind Act have all had impacts on education, but they do not specifically focus on or prioritize career and technology education.

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.&#10;A) 30% and 5%&#10;B) 25% and 15%&#10;C) 10% and 10%&#10;D) 20% and 7%

Accepted Answer

According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCES, 2015), 20% of students reported being victims of bullying and 7% of students reported being victims of cyberbullying.

Deck 7: Counseling Children and Adolescents in School Settings