Praxis 5422 Practice Exam
A school counselor should do which of the following to Option (C) is correct. Having the students complete a pretest and a posttest is
demonstrate positive change as a result of a classroom the best method for demonstrating positive change from before to after the
lesson? lesson.
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Ask the teacher to evaluate the lesson
B.
Ask the students to evaluate the lesson
C.
Ask the students to complete pretests and posttests for
the lesson
D.
Ask the school principal to observe the lesson
Liam is an eighth-grade student who is struggling in his Option (B) is correct. The objective is directly written from the Behavior
classes. When he meets with his middle school Standard, Learning Strategies B-LS 3. Use time management, organizational,
counselor, he tells the counselor that he does not know and study skills.
how to study and often forgets what assignments he
needs to complete. Liam and the counselor determine
an objective for their sessions together that will help
Liam use time-management, organizational, and study
skills to improve his grades. Which of the following
ASCA Mindsets & Behavior standards contains this
objective?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Mindsets
B.
Behavior: Learning Strategies
C.
Behavior: Self-Management Skills
D.
Behavior: Social Skills
, Praxis 5422 Practice Exam
A frequently applied career theory used with students Option (A) is correct. The Holland codes are part of John Holland's Theory of
explores students' knowledge of the self and the world Vocational Choice (1973), which is one of the most well-known theories in
of work by reflecting on their interests, abilities, and career-based school counseling. The idea of career-based personality types is
values. The theory classifies students according to six built into assessments.
personality types: realistic, investigative, artistic, social,
enterprising, and conventional. Which of the following
is the name of this classification system?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Holland codes
B.
Life-span, life-space approach
C.
Circumscription and compromise theory
D.
Happenstance learning theory
Which of the following best describes consultation Option (D) is correct. Gathering information from experts about student needs
services? and providing information, opinions, and recommendations to individuals who
Answer the question by selecting the correct response. can support those needs is the definition of consultation, according to the
A. ASCA National Model.
School counselors make recommendations based on
appraisal of tests, inventories, and other data to help
students make decisions for their future.
B.
School counselors work with students to analyze and
assess their abilities, interests, skills, and achievements.
C.
Multiple individuals work toward a common goal and
share responsibility for the associated tasks.
D.
Information is gathered from experts about student
needs, and information, opinions, and
recommendations are provided to individuals who can
support those needs.
Which of the following approaches should a school Option (C) is correct. According to the ASCA Ethical Standards, school
counselor take when making an outside referral for a counselors should always provide a list of referral options with multiple
student to receive long-term intensive services? therapeutic counselors and agencies. The school counselors can work with the
Answer the question by selecting the correct response. parents so that they are knowledgeable of what to ask for, but it is ultimately up
A. to the parents to make the phone calls, conduct the interviews, and select the
Agreeing to meet with the student outside of the outside counselor or agency that they feel will best provide intensive services
school day to continue offering support if the school for their child.
counselor has appropriate state licensing
B.
Recommending specific trusted agencies within the
community to the student for additional support
C.
Providing multiple referrals from the district's vetted list,
being careful not to endorse or show a preference for a
particular counselor or practice
D.
Consulting with the student's parents and agreeing to
provide intensive services during the school day to
make it convenient for the family
, Praxis 5422 Practice Exam
Which of the following impacts does technology have Option (A) is correct. By using technology appropriately, a school counselor
on a school counselor when used with intentionality can reach and impact a greater number of students through the school
and purpose in serving all students? counseling program and also meet the challenges of managing large
Answer the question by selecting the correct response. caseloads.
A.
It expands the school counselor's reach and efficiency.
B.
It places a school counselor in a potential legal and
ethical dilemma.
C.
It causes dual relationships and should be avoided.
D.
It causes a school counselor's role to become
irrelevant.
A school counseling team wants to increase the Option (D) is correct. By providing classroom lessons, the school counseling
number of students in the sixth grade that are meeting department will be offering students a direct service that can help improve the
or exceeding standards according to the state math students' ability to reduce stress during the test.
achievement tests. The school counseling team has
determined that many parents do not have a strong
understanding of the math curriculum and are not able
to adequately assist their children with homework.
Additionally, many students lack the study skills to
appropriately prepare for the state test, which leads
them to feel overwhelmed. Which of the following is a
direct service the school counseling team can provide
to help meet the goal?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Hosting a parent night in conjunction with the math
department to help parents understand how to help
their child with math
B.
Providing a teacher in-service on creating a calming
classroom environment for the weeks leading up to the
state math achievement testing window
C.
Disaggregating the testing data to see whether a
specific population of students are struggling on the
state math achievement test more than other student
populations
D.
Providing a series of classroom lessons on study skills,
calming strategies, and ways to reduce test anxiet
, Praxis 5422 Practice Exam
A school counseling team wants to decrease the Option (D) is correct. Although the advisory council would be discussing the
number of students with two or more failing grades goal, it would not directly affect the students involved in the goal. The purpose
from 50 students in the first semester of the year to 45 of a fall advisory meeting is to present the data analysis results from the
students in the second semester. Which of the following previous year and discuss the annual student outcome goals and interventions
services correctly describes a collaborative indirect for the current school year.
approach that would support the department's goal?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Creating a targeted small group intervention for all 50
students for five sessions that will cover study skills,
goal setting, and growth mindset strategies
B.
Meeting with all 50 students individually to help them
identify possible postsecondary options and create
individual academic plans
C.
Seeking out evidence-based resources to identify
possible strategies or interventions that can be used to
achieve the goal
D.
Partnering with families, teachers, and administrators on
a school counseling advisory council in order to elicit
feedback on the goal
Mr. Marris, a school counselor, has different cultural Option (A) is correct. Per the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors,
values than a student who is assigned to his caseload. the school counselor is not refraining from refusing services to the student and
The school counselor explains to his supervisor that he is basing his decision on his beliefs and values.
does not think he can work with the student due to a
value clash. Mr. Marris is doing which of the following?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Allowing his personal biases to affect his practice of
school counseling
B.
Using good judgment by recognizing that it would be
unethical to work with the student due to their differing
values
C.
Exhibiting respect for the student's beliefs by choosing
not to work with the student
D.
Confronting and challenging his values to do what is
best for the student
A school counselor should do which of the following to Option (C) is correct. Having the students complete a pretest and a posttest is
demonstrate positive change as a result of a classroom the best method for demonstrating positive change from before to after the
lesson? lesson.
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Ask the teacher to evaluate the lesson
B.
Ask the students to evaluate the lesson
C.
Ask the students to complete pretests and posttests for
the lesson
D.
Ask the school principal to observe the lesson
Liam is an eighth-grade student who is struggling in his Option (B) is correct. The objective is directly written from the Behavior
classes. When he meets with his middle school Standard, Learning Strategies B-LS 3. Use time management, organizational,
counselor, he tells the counselor that he does not know and study skills.
how to study and often forgets what assignments he
needs to complete. Liam and the counselor determine
an objective for their sessions together that will help
Liam use time-management, organizational, and study
skills to improve his grades. Which of the following
ASCA Mindsets & Behavior standards contains this
objective?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Mindsets
B.
Behavior: Learning Strategies
C.
Behavior: Self-Management Skills
D.
Behavior: Social Skills
, Praxis 5422 Practice Exam
A frequently applied career theory used with students Option (A) is correct. The Holland codes are part of John Holland's Theory of
explores students' knowledge of the self and the world Vocational Choice (1973), which is one of the most well-known theories in
of work by reflecting on their interests, abilities, and career-based school counseling. The idea of career-based personality types is
values. The theory classifies students according to six built into assessments.
personality types: realistic, investigative, artistic, social,
enterprising, and conventional. Which of the following
is the name of this classification system?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Holland codes
B.
Life-span, life-space approach
C.
Circumscription and compromise theory
D.
Happenstance learning theory
Which of the following best describes consultation Option (D) is correct. Gathering information from experts about student needs
services? and providing information, opinions, and recommendations to individuals who
Answer the question by selecting the correct response. can support those needs is the definition of consultation, according to the
A. ASCA National Model.
School counselors make recommendations based on
appraisal of tests, inventories, and other data to help
students make decisions for their future.
B.
School counselors work with students to analyze and
assess their abilities, interests, skills, and achievements.
C.
Multiple individuals work toward a common goal and
share responsibility for the associated tasks.
D.
Information is gathered from experts about student
needs, and information, opinions, and
recommendations are provided to individuals who can
support those needs.
Which of the following approaches should a school Option (C) is correct. According to the ASCA Ethical Standards, school
counselor take when making an outside referral for a counselors should always provide a list of referral options with multiple
student to receive long-term intensive services? therapeutic counselors and agencies. The school counselors can work with the
Answer the question by selecting the correct response. parents so that they are knowledgeable of what to ask for, but it is ultimately up
A. to the parents to make the phone calls, conduct the interviews, and select the
Agreeing to meet with the student outside of the outside counselor or agency that they feel will best provide intensive services
school day to continue offering support if the school for their child.
counselor has appropriate state licensing
B.
Recommending specific trusted agencies within the
community to the student for additional support
C.
Providing multiple referrals from the district's vetted list,
being careful not to endorse or show a preference for a
particular counselor or practice
D.
Consulting with the student's parents and agreeing to
provide intensive services during the school day to
make it convenient for the family
, Praxis 5422 Practice Exam
Which of the following impacts does technology have Option (A) is correct. By using technology appropriately, a school counselor
on a school counselor when used with intentionality can reach and impact a greater number of students through the school
and purpose in serving all students? counseling program and also meet the challenges of managing large
Answer the question by selecting the correct response. caseloads.
A.
It expands the school counselor's reach and efficiency.
B.
It places a school counselor in a potential legal and
ethical dilemma.
C.
It causes dual relationships and should be avoided.
D.
It causes a school counselor's role to become
irrelevant.
A school counseling team wants to increase the Option (D) is correct. By providing classroom lessons, the school counseling
number of students in the sixth grade that are meeting department will be offering students a direct service that can help improve the
or exceeding standards according to the state math students' ability to reduce stress during the test.
achievement tests. The school counseling team has
determined that many parents do not have a strong
understanding of the math curriculum and are not able
to adequately assist their children with homework.
Additionally, many students lack the study skills to
appropriately prepare for the state test, which leads
them to feel overwhelmed. Which of the following is a
direct service the school counseling team can provide
to help meet the goal?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Hosting a parent night in conjunction with the math
department to help parents understand how to help
their child with math
B.
Providing a teacher in-service on creating a calming
classroom environment for the weeks leading up to the
state math achievement testing window
C.
Disaggregating the testing data to see whether a
specific population of students are struggling on the
state math achievement test more than other student
populations
D.
Providing a series of classroom lessons on study skills,
calming strategies, and ways to reduce test anxiet
, Praxis 5422 Practice Exam
A school counseling team wants to decrease the Option (D) is correct. Although the advisory council would be discussing the
number of students with two or more failing grades goal, it would not directly affect the students involved in the goal. The purpose
from 50 students in the first semester of the year to 45 of a fall advisory meeting is to present the data analysis results from the
students in the second semester. Which of the following previous year and discuss the annual student outcome goals and interventions
services correctly describes a collaborative indirect for the current school year.
approach that would support the department's goal?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Creating a targeted small group intervention for all 50
students for five sessions that will cover study skills,
goal setting, and growth mindset strategies
B.
Meeting with all 50 students individually to help them
identify possible postsecondary options and create
individual academic plans
C.
Seeking out evidence-based resources to identify
possible strategies or interventions that can be used to
achieve the goal
D.
Partnering with families, teachers, and administrators on
a school counseling advisory council in order to elicit
feedback on the goal
Mr. Marris, a school counselor, has different cultural Option (A) is correct. Per the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors,
values than a student who is assigned to his caseload. the school counselor is not refraining from refusing services to the student and
The school counselor explains to his supervisor that he is basing his decision on his beliefs and values.
does not think he can work with the student due to a
value clash. Mr. Marris is doing which of the following?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Allowing his personal biases to affect his practice of
school counseling
B.
Using good judgment by recognizing that it would be
unethical to work with the student due to their differing
values
C.
Exhibiting respect for the student's beliefs by choosing
not to work with the student
D.
Confronting and challenging his values to do what is
best for the student
