Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

To improve sixth grade state math achievement scores, what direct service could school counseling provide?

1. Hosting a parent night with the math department for homework assistance.

2. Providing a teacher in-service on creating calming environments.

3. Conducting classroom lessons on stress reduction for tests.

4. Implementing a new math curriculum.

The correct answer is: Conducting classroom lessons on stress reduction for tests.

Providing a teacher in-service on creating calming environments (option B) may indirectly impact math achievement scores by creating a more comfortable learning environment, but it does not directly address the issue of improving math skills. Hosting a parent night with the math department for homework assistance (option A) may also have a positive impact on math achievement, but it doesn't provide direct support or education to the students themselves. Implementing a new math curriculum (option D) may have positive effects on achievement scores, but it would not fall under the responsibility of the school counseling department. Conducting classroom lessons on stress reduction for tests (option C) directly addresses the issue at hand by providing students with tools and strategies to manage their stress and anxiety during math tests, which can ultimately lead to improved math achievement scores.