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Mean, Median, and Mode are known as:

Group counseling skill that can be used to help quiet students to talk / participate:

Scenario: Mark is a 7th grade student who recently transferred into the school and is facing challenges adapting.  Mark shares with his school counselor that he is experiencing feelings of loneliness, has not yet made friends, and feels like his peers do not understand or include him.  Mark shares that he misses his old school.  Mark appears to have a depressed affect and fails to make eye contact during the session. Mark is a kind and intelligent student who thrived academically in his previous school.  However, since changing schools, his grades have been declining. He indicates that he is feeling disconnected and is having difficulty focusing in class.  During the counseling session, Mark, states that he wants to do well academically, but is currently struggling in his core courses.   Based upon the scenario, please respond to the following questions: On one hand it sounds like you are having trouble in classes, but on the other hand it sounds like you have not yet discussed the steps and ways you can improve your focus. What might be stopping you? The following statement is an example of:

Percentage of time that should be spent on Program Planning & Student Support Activities:

The following are components of which ethical model that school counselors utilize when facing a dilemma: Define the problem emotionally and intellectually Apply the ASCA Ethical Standards and the law Consider the student’s developmental and chronological level Consider setting / parental rights / minors’ rights Apply moral principles Determine course of action and consequences Evaluate the selected action Consult Implement the course of action

If a student implies that his / her parent is a leading factor exacerbating his / her suicidal ideations, the school counselor should contact:

Balance the following equation: B2O3( s) + HF( l) → BF3( g) + H2O( l)

Which of the following assessments is used to measure K-12 achievement?

This theory focuses on the present, is strength-based, as well as emphasizes the importance of building upon previous successes.  This approach is one of the most widely used in the school setting due to its brevity.  Techniques involve goal setting, using questions (miracle question, scaling question, exception finding question) as well as helping a student to envision his / her preferred future.

Program Assessment (including School Program Assessment Annual Results Reports) and School Counselor Assessment and Appraisal (including ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies Assessment) are a part of which ASCA National Model Component?