Method for Assessing First Graders' School Adaptation Test - the question form
Questions: 80 · 15 minutes
1. The child did not attend preschool.
Yes
No
2. The child almost never answers correctly when a question is asked in an unusual way or requires quick thinking.
Yes
No
3. Has difficulty establishing contact with peers.
Yes
No
4. Has limited contact with teachers.
Yes
No
5. Does not have close friends and knows only some classmates by first and last name.
Yes
No
6. Becomes confused when an adult speaks to them.
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No
7. Brings toys to school and plays with them during lessons.
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No
8. The child has a fragile build and is short in stature.
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No
9. Cries if something does not work out.
Yes
No
10. Is afraid to answer at the blackboard.
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No
11. Is excessively worried during lessons.
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No
12. Dwells on failures for a long time (gets stuck on them).
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No
13. Often cannot repeat simple material after the teacher, but shows excellent memory when it involves things they are interested in.
Yes
No
14. In the first months of school, had more than one episode of an acute respiratory infection.
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No
15. The child appears somewhat unwell (pale, thin).
Yes
No
16. The child shows repetitive, purposeless movements (e.g., moving their hands aimlessly, rocking, etc.).
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No
17. The child's parents (guardians) have a low level of education.
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No
18. Performance improves when the student can rely on external aids (e.g., counting on fingers).
Yes
No
19. During breaks, is passive and does not join in games.
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No
20. Cries or becomes upset in response to an adult’s comments or criticism.
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No
21. Shows no interest in the class's shared activities.
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No
22. Carries out the teacher’s instructions without willingness, only when externally monitored.
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No
23. Never does anything beyond what is required; does not try to learn something new or share information.
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No
24. The child is clearly home-oriented, needs a warm and supportive atmosphere, and likes being petted, hugged, or cuddled.
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No
25. Cannot stand up for himself or herself.
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No
26. Becomes confused during oral questioning.
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No
27. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
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No
28. When asked an unexpected question by the teacher, becomes confused; if given time to think, answers well.
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No
29. Requires constant attention from the teacher. Does almost everything only after being addressed personally.
Yes
No
30. A chronic medical condition worsened during the first months of school.
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No
31. By the end of the lesson, work productivity noticeably decreases, attention errors increase, and the child becomes distracted more often.
Yes
No
32. The child shows compulsive or repetitive behaviors (e.g., frequent blinking, sucking a finger or pen, nail-biting).
Yes
No
33. The parents are not involved in the child’s upbringing and do not attend school meetings.
Yes
No
34. Has difficulty applying previously learned concepts and skills when the teacher explains new material.
Yes
No
35. Bothers other children; teases them.
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No
36. Requires constant attention and praise from the teacher.
Yes
No
37. Is quick-tempered and irritable when interacting with other children.
Yes
No
38. Is rude to the teacher.
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No
39. Parents report that it is difficult to get the student to sit down to do homework.
Yes
No
40. Greatly enjoys playing and plays even during lessons.
Yes
No
41. Dwells on failures or hurt feelings for a long time.
Yes
No
42. Makes a sharp increase in errors on tests despite good mastery of the material.
Yes
No
43. Enjoys noisy, active games during recess.
Yes
No
44. Takes a very long time to complete any task.
Yes
No
45. Makes many mistakes when copying from the board.
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No
46. In the first months of school, the child developed pain in internal organs that had not bothered them before.
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No
47. Often complains of fatigue, dizziness, or headaches.
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No
48. The child has enuresis (bedwetting).
Yes
No
49. On entering school, the child did not have basic academic skills (e.g., could not count, did not know letters).
Yes
No
50. Often answers off topic and cannot identify the main point.
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No
51. Shows aggression; gets into physical fights with other children.
Yes
No
52. Shows aggression toward the teacher.
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No
53. Stubborn in interactions with peers; insists on having their own way.
Yes
No
54. Responds aggressively to adults' remarks.
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No
55. It seems that the student feels unwell during lessons and only comes to life during breaks.
Yes
No
56. Seems younger than the other children, even though the child is the same age.
Yes
No
57. Lacks self-confidence.
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No
58. Is afraid of school.
Yes
No
59. Cannot stay focused on one task for long; always tries to finish quickly without regard for quality.
Yes
No
60. Does homework much better than classwork (the difference is very large—greater than in other children).
Yes
No
61. To distract the student from completing a task, even the slightest reason is enough (e.g., a door creaks, something falls).
Yes
No
62. Sleep problems appeared during the first months of school.
Yes
No
63. If something does not work out, becomes irritable or cries.
Yes
No
64. Sometimes stutters.
Yes
No
65. The child does not know many things that most children of the same age know (for example, the days of the week, the seasons, fairy tales, home address, etc.).
Yes
No
66. The child has difficulty understanding explanations because basic skills have not been developed.
Yes
No
67. Tattles on or complains about peers.
Yes
No
68. Ignores adults' remarks.
Yes
No
69. Likes to be the center of attention; shows excessive self-centeredness.
Yes
No
70. Shows clingy behavior toward the teacher.
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No
71. Avoids making any effort: if something does not work out, gives up and makes excuses.
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No
72. Speech is immature, resembling that of a 4–5-year-old child.
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No
73. Is shy.
Yes
No
74. Is afraid of making a mistake.
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No
75. After an interesting game or a physical activity break, it is difficult for the student to shift to serious work.
Yes
No
76. Takes a very long time to switch from one activity to another.
Yes
No
77. Quickly forgets the teacher’s assignment and often does not complete it.
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No
78. Appetite disturbances during the first months of school.
Yes
No
79. Works poorly under time pressure. If rushed, may shut down and stop working.
Yes
No
80. Experiences panic fear related to certain objects or situations.
Yes
No