Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

For ninth-grade students believing they are not smart enough, which intervention is most appropriate?

1. Growth mindset curriculum

2. Restorative practices

3. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

4. After-school tutoring

The correct answer is: Growth mindset curriculum

A growth mindset curriculum teaches students that their intelligence and abilities can improve through effort and hard work. This is a great intervention for ninth-grade students struggling with feeling like they are not smart enough, as it helps them develop a more positive and productive mindset towards their academic abilities. B Restorative practices focus on repairing harm and restoring relationships within a community. While this can be beneficial for students' overall well-being, it may not directly address the issue of feeling like they are not smart enough. C: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) aim to promote positive behaviors and reduce negative behaviors. While this may create a positive learning environment, it may not specifically address the beliefs and attitudes that students have about their own intelligence. D: After-school tutoring may help improve academic performance, but it may not directly address the root cause of feeling like they are not smart enough. A growth mindset curriculum would be more targeted towards changing students' beliefs and attitudes towards their academic abilities.