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Teacher Questionnaire on First-Grade Student Adaptation Test

In 9 minutes, understand how each first grader is adjusting socially, emotionally, and academically in the first months of school. 46 items deliver clear, actionable insights to guide targeted support and strengthen classroom climate.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

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8/10

Impairments in Intellectual Functioning (IiIF)

Assesses the degree of observed difficulties in intellectual functioning that may hinder learning and mastering school material.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 8 falls in the High range, suggesting pronounced learning-related difficulties in understanding, processing, or applying academic material compared with peers.

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3/9

Asthenic Syndrome (AS)

Measures the degree of fatigue-related difficulties and reduced work capacity observed during the child’s school adaptation.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 9: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional signs of tiredness and reduced stamina that may affect classroom performance at times.

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5/8

Nervous System Inertia (NSI)

Measures signs of nervous system inertia reflected in slower reactions and difficulty shifting attention in the classroom.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 8: High

A score of 5 indicates a moderate level of inertia, suggesting the student may sometimes need extra time to respond and switch tasks or focus.

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3/7

Hyperkinetic Syndrome (HS)

Assesses the degree of increased motor activity and impulsivity observed in the child during early school adaptation.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 7: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, indicating noticeable but not pronounced signs of increased activity and impulsivity that may affect classroom behavior at times.

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5/7

Infantilism (I)

Measures the degree of behavioral and emotional immaturity (infantilism) shown by the child in the school setting.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 7: High

A score of 5 indicates a moderate level of behavioral and emotional immaturity, with noticeable but not extreme age-inappropriate reactions that may affect classroom adaptation.

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2/7

Neurotic Symptoms (NS)

This scale reflects how often neurotic-like symptoms (e.g., heightened worry, tension, or somatic complaints) may interfere with a child’s early school adaptation.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 7: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting few observed neurotic symptoms that are unlikely to significantly hinder adaptation at this time.

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0/2

Left-Handedness (LH)

This scale notes whether left-handedness is present as a factor that may influence a child's school adaptation.

Not indicated

Indicated

0: Not indicated | 1 – 2: Indicated

A score of 0 indicates that left-handedness is not marked as present for this child on this questionnaire.

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3/5

School Unreadiness (SU)

This scale measures a child’s psychological and behavioral readiness to meet early school learning demands.

Well-prepared

Some unpreparedness

Marked unpreparedness

0 – 1: Well-prepared | 2 – 3: Some unpreparedness | 4 – 5: Marked unpreparedness

A score of 3 indicates some unpreparedness, suggesting noticeable but not severe adjustment challenges that may benefit from targeted classroom support.

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1/1

Parental Attitude (PA)

Assesses how supportive versus unfavorable parents' attitudes toward the child are, which can affect the child’s adjustment to school.

Unfavorable attitude

Supportive attitude

0 – 0.99: Unfavorable attitude | 1: Supportive attitude

A score of 1 indicates a supportive parental attitude that is unlikely to hinder the child’s adaptation to school.

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46/100

Maladaptation Level (ML)

This scale measures how strongly a first grader is experiencing difficulties adapting to the school environment.

Well adapted

Marked maladjustment

0 – 39: Well adapted | 40 – 100: Marked maladjustment

A score of 46 falls in the marked maladjustment range, indicating pronounced adaptation difficulties in the school setting.

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4/7

Low Learning Motivation (LLM)

This scale measures the child's level of academic motivation during the initial adaptation to school routines and learning demands.

Adequate motivation

Moderately low motivation

Low motivation

0 – 2: Adequate motivation | 3 – 5: Moderately low motivation | 6 – 7: Low motivation

A score of 4 falls in the Moderately low motivation range, suggesting reduced interest or persistence with school tasks that may increase adaptation difficulties.

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3/7

Insufficient Voluntary Regulation of Mental Functions (IVRoMF)

Assesses how insufficient voluntary control of mental functions may interfere with a child's ability to manage learning tasks and behavior at school.

Low difficulty

Moderate difficulty

High difficulty

0 – 2: Low difficulty | 3 – 5: Moderate difficulty | 6 – 7: High difficulty

A score of 3 indicates moderate signs of insufficient voluntary control that may occasionally make it harder for the child to regulate attention, follow instructions, or sustain effort in class.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

First-grade classroom teachers

57%OF USERS

They complete it to quickly spot which students are struggling with routines, learning demands, or peer relationships during the first months of school.

School psychologists and counselors

28%OF USERS

They use teacher responses to identify children needing support and to plan targeted interventions for individuals or the whole class.

Special education support staff

15%OF USERS

They take it to document adjustment concerns and coordinate accommodations or additional services for students showing early difficulties.

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

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Disorders of intellectual activity (Doia)

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7.1

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Asthenic Syndrome (AS)

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2.9

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1.4 — 4.4

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Inertia of the nervous system (Iotns)

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2.8

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Hyperkinetic Syndrome (HS)

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3.2

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Infantilism (I)

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Neurotic Symptoms (NS)

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4.7

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3.8 — 5.7

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Left-handedness (L)

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0.7

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0.4 — 1.1

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Unpreparedness for School (UfS)

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3.7

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Parental Attitude (PA)

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0.6

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0.4 — 0.7

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Level of Maladjustment (LoM)

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53.3

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40.1 — 66.4

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100

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Low motivation ADHD (LmA)

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4.8

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Deficiency of produced psychological functions (Doppf)

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4.7

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3.6 — 5.8

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Teacher Questionnaire on First-Grade Student Adaptation Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This teacher-report measure supports systematic observation of early school adjustment in first-grade students. The Teacher Questionnaire on First-Grade Student Adaptation is intended to help identify areas of relative strength and difficulty during the transition into the classroom setting.

The questionnaire includes 46 items and typically requires about 9 minutes to complete. Items focus on day-to-day functioning at school, including behavioral regulation, peer interaction, emotional comfort, and adjustment to classroom routines; responses can help inform follow-up discussion and planning for supports.

When used alongside direct observation and other sources of information, the Teacher Questionnaire on First-Grade Student Adaptation can contribute to a clearer description of student needs and classroom climate. Authors: Thomas M. Achenbach and Constance R. Kamphaus.

Author: Constance R. Kamphaus, Thomas M. Achenbach

Literature: Rimm-Kaufman, S. E., & Pianta, R. C. An ecological perspective on the transition to kindergarten: A theoretical framework to guide empirical research. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology. 2000.