Child Anxiety Scale Test

Understand what situations most trigger a child’s anxiety in about 6 minutes. Clear 30-item results guide parents, teachers, and clinicians in planning support and next steps.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

18/30

Self-Evaluative (SE)

Measures anxiety linked to self-esteem and self-evaluation in situations where the child may fear not meeting expectations.

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Moderate

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0 – 7: Low | 8 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 30: High

A score of 18 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable self-evaluative anxiety that may show up as worry about making mistakes or being judged.

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12/30

Academic (A)

Measures the child's level of worry related to studying and school situations.

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Moderate

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0 – 7: Low | 8 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 30: High

A score of 12 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a typical level of academic-related worry.

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45/90

General Anxiety Level (GAL)

This scale measures the overall intensity of a child’s anxious experiences across situations.

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Average

High

0 – 20: Low | 21 – 59: Average | 60 – 90: High

A score of 45 falls in the Average range, suggesting a typical level of anxiety for many children without indicating pronounced distress.

example score

12/30

Interpersonal Anxiety (IA)

Measures anxiety that arises during communication and interpersonal interactions with others.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 7: Low | 8 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 30: High

A score of 12 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional or situational discomfort in social interactions without consistently high interpersonal anxiety.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Parents of anxious kids

46%OF USERS

Parents who notice worry, clinginess, or avoidance use it to pinpoint what situations make their child anxious.

School psychologists and counselors

34%OF USERS

Student support staff use it as a quick screen to identify anxiety triggers and plan follow-up support at school.

Teachers and class advisors

20%OF USERS

Educators take it with a child to understand school-related fears and adjust classroom expectations and communication.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Self-esteem (S)

Average

9.8

Normal range

5.7 — 13.9

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Training (T)

Average

19.1

Normal range

15.4 — 22.8

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Overall Anxiety Level (OAL)

Average

45.7

Normal range

33.1 — 58.3

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Interpersonal (I)

Average

14.9

Normal range

9.4 — 20.3

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

This questionnaire lists various situations that may occur in everyday life. Some of them may be unpleasant and may cause fear or anxiety. If a situation in your life is very unpleasant, select “Very unpleasant.” If it is only slightly unpleasant, select “Slightly unpleasant.” If the situation is not frightening in your life, select “Not frightening.”

- Very unpleasant
- Slightly unpleasant
- Not frightening
- Very unpleasant
- Slightly unpleasant
- Not frightening
- Very unpleasant
- Slightly unpleasant
- Not frightening

These are 3 of the 30 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Child Anxiety Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This instrument is a brief self-report measure intended to screen for anxiety-related concerns in children across common life contexts. The Child Anxiety Scale uses structured item ratings to help identify situations in which a child experiences heightened worry or fear.

It contains 30 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. Results are generally used to guide clinical interviewing, inform case formulation, and support decisions about further assessment or monitoring over time.

When interpreted alongside developmental history, caregiver/teacher input, and clinical judgment, the Child Anxiety Scale can help clarify areas for targeted support and determine whether additional evaluation is indicated. The version referenced here is attributed to John S. March.

Author: John S. March

Literature: Muris, P. The pathogenesis of childhood anxiety disorders: Considerations from a developmental psychopathology perspective. Behaviour Research and Therapy. 2006.