Free GACE School Counseling Questions and Answers

Question 1

What advantages can an integrated curriculum offer?

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All are correct

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Critical connections made for students

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Increased repetition of skills

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Higher student engagement

Question 2

Which of the following statements about a culturally sensitive instructor is FALSE?

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The teacher should make an effort to give all students equal grades.

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The teacher should help students understand that they can realize their full educational potential regardless of their backgrounds.

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The teacher should make an effort to learn about other cultures

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The teacher should make an effort to teach students to appreciate their classmates for their individuality

Question 3

Which of these DOES NOT make for a supportive classroom environment?

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Encourage other students to only speak English

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Host cultural events in the classroom

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Place multilingual posters around the classroom

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Rely on other multilingual students to encourage classroom support

Question 4

What are the drawbacks of beginning your college career in a 2-year institution?

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You may miss out on some experiences and opportunities

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You won't learn as much

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You won't be able to get a good job

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All answers are correct

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You can't declare a major at a community college.

Question 5

What makes scholarships considered "gift aid"?

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They are referred to as gift aid because students do not have to repay them nor work in exchange for the aid money.

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They are referred to as gift aid because any money is a gift no matter the restrictions.

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They are referred to as gift aid because they are first come first serve awards.

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They are referred to as gift aid because they are given away in a lottery.

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They are referred to as gift aid because there is no interest on the repayments.

Question 6

Which of the following benefits of a high-stakes exam is NOT one?

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It can improve a student's confidence

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It may motivate students to improve their performance

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It can highlight gaps in a student's knowledge

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It provides information on student growth over time

Question 7

Which statement about person-centered therapy is TRUE?

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All of the answers are true

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It is non-directive

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A belief in actualizing tendency

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Formal assessments and techniques are unimportant

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None of the answers are true

Question 8

Which significant element of a comprehensive school counseling curriculum enables a school counselor to exhibit leadership at the school level most directly?

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System support

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Counseling curriculum

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Individual student planning

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Responsive services

Question 9

A classroom guidance program can address the standards for student learning that are outlined in the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Students Success. Which ASCA National Model program component contains these standards?

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Foundation

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Management

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Delivery

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Accountability

Question 10

Which of the following is a specific illustration of a strategy employed in brief, solution-focused counseling?

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Scaling questions

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Free association

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Changing self-talk

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Empty chair