School Situations Assessment Test

In 2 minutes, understand how 5th graders experience learning stress and academic anxiety. Quickly spot pressure points and guide targeted support in individual or group settings.

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October 2, 2025

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13/30

Anxiety Level (AL)

Measures how strongly a student experiences anxiety in common academic situations.

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0 – 10: Low | 11 – 20: Moderate | 21 – 30: High

A score of 13 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting manageable alertness in school situations with occasional stress reactions.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

School psychologists and counselors

41%OF USERS

They screen 5th graders to spot specific school situations that trigger anxiety and plan targeted support.

Classroom teachers and homeroom leads

34%OF USERS

They use it to quickly understand where students feel pressure (tests, recess, classmates, teachers) and adjust classroom routines.

Concerned parents of 5th graders

25%OF USERS

They take it with their child to clarify what school moments cause stress and decide what help to seek.

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Anxiety Level (AL)

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14.6

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What does this assessment measure?

It screens for school-related anxiety by asking about common situations that may feel stressful. It helps identify where pressure is most likely to occur.

Who is the assessment intended for?

It is designed for students in fifth grade. It can be used in individual or group settings outside of class time.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It takes about 2 minutes to complete. It includes 10 questions.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical feelings in the described situation. Responses should reflect usual experience rather than an unusual day.

How are results used after completion?

Results indicate situations associated with higher anxiety and guide selection of support strategies. They may inform classroom supports, counseling focus, or extracurricular adjustments.

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School Situations Assessment Test - Symptoms and Signs

uneasiness academic anxiety

This brief self-report measure is designed to screen for school-related stress responses in common academic and interpersonal contexts. The School Situations Assessment supports rapid identification of situations that may be associated with elevated anxiety or tension in the school setting. It is attributed to Thomas M. Achenbach.

The measure consists of 10 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Responses can help characterize patterns of distress across school demands (e.g., evaluative tasks, peer interactions, and adult authority figures), informing follow-up inquiry and targeted support planning. The School Situations Assessment is intended for use as an initial screener and should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical judgment and additional sources of information.

Author: Thomas M. Achenbach

Literature: John L. Holland. Making vocational choices: A theory of vocational personalities and work environments. Psychological Assessment Resources. 1997.

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