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Classroom Psychological Climate Scale

Classroom Psychological Climate Scale Test

See how supported and connected students feel in class in just 2 minutes. Six quick items flag climate strengths and stress points so you can improve comfort and learning fast.

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October 2, 2025

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25/30

Psychological Climate Assessment (PCA)

Assesses the student's subjective perception of support, trust, and overall emotional atmosphere in the classroom.

Positive climate

Neutral/mixed climate

Negative climate

6 – 12: Positive climate | 13 – 18: Neutral/mixed climate | 19 – 30: Negative climate

A score of 25 falls in the Negative climate range, suggesting the student perceives the classroom atmosphere and peer relationships as unfavorable and may experience communication discomfort.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Classroom teachers

41%OF USERS

They use it to quickly gauge the class mood, spot tension or exclusion, and adjust routines to build a more supportive learning environment.

School psychologists

34%OF USERS

They administer it to screen for relationship and communication issues, identify risk areas, and plan targeted interventions for groups or individual students.

Parents and caregivers

25%OF USERS

They take it to understand how a child feels among classmates and decide when to talk with the teacher or seek additional support.

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Assessment of the Psychological Climate (AotPC)

Average

12.5

Normal range

8.2 — 16.7

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens how safe, supported, and included students feel in the classroom group. It reflects perceptions of relationships, communication, and overall mood.

Who can complete it?

It is intended for school-age children who can read and answer brief statements. It can be administered individually or in a group setting.

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

Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. It contains 6 questions.

How should responses be given?

Answer each item based on current, typical classroom experience rather than a single unusual day. Responses should be completed without discussion to reduce peer influence.

How should results be used?

Results indicate areas of strength and possible concern, such as tension, isolation, or lack of trust. They support follow-up observation and discussion but do not provide a clinical diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Classroom Psychological Climate Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

class climate

This brief self-report measure assesses students’ perceptions of the social and emotional climate in the classroom. The Classroom Psychological Climate Scale is intended to support rapid screening of perceived support, trust, and overall interpersonal tone within a peer group.

The measure includes 6 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. It can be used to inform classroom-level understanding, identify potential areas of concern in group dynamics, and guide follow-up assessment or intervention as needed.

The Classroom Psychological Climate Scale is commonly attributed to R. H. Moos and is best interpreted in conjunction with other relevant sources of information (e.g., observation, teacher report), particularly when results suggest elevated interpersonal strain or reduced perceived support.

Author: R. H. Moos

Literature: Cohen, J., McCabe, E. M., Michelli, N. M., & Pickeral, T. School climate: Research, policy, practice, and teacher education. Teachers College Record. 2009.

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