NGSA Student Development 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes active listening?

Accepted Answer

Paying full attention, asking questions, and responding thoughtfully to the speaker

Answer

Active listening involves giving the speaker your full attention and engaging meaningfully with what they say.

Question 2

Two students disagree about how to complete a group project. The MOST effective way to resolve this is to:

Accepted Answer

Each discuss their ideas and find a compromise that uses the best of both

Answer

Compromise and respectful discussion allow both parties to contribute and maintain a positive working relationship.

Question 3

Which emotion management skill involves taking a pause before reacting to an upsetting situation?

Accepted Answer

Impulse control

Answer

Impulse control is the ability to pause and think before acting on strong emotions.

Question 4

A classmate is being bullied in the school hallway. As a bystander, the MOST responsible action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report it to a trusted adult and support the victim

Answer

Reporting bullying to an adult and supporting the victim is the responsible and ethical response for a bystander.

Question 5

Which of the following is the BEST example of effective time management?

Accepted Answer

Breaking a large assignment into smaller tasks and completing them over several days

Answer

Breaking large tasks into smaller steps spread over time reduces stress and improves quality.

(NGSA) National Grade Six Assessment Practice Test