Assessment

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Personality tests :

Situational Life Skills Assessment for Kids (Age 10)

Purpose: To observe and understand how a child responds to real-life situations that reveal strengths and growth areas in communication, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and confidence.

Instructions: Read each situation to the child and ask them to choose what they would most likely do. Responses can be selected from multiple choices or discussed in a conversation.

💬 Communication Skills

1. You’re in class and don’t understand something the teacher said. What do you do?

• A. Stay quiet and hope it gets clearer.
• B. Ask a friend later.
• C. Raise your hand and ask the teacher.

2. A friend is telling you about their day, but you’re busy with your own project.

• A. Keep working and say “uh-huh” sometimes.
• B. Stop and listen carefully.
• C. Tell them to wait until you’re done.

3. You’re in a group and have an idea for the project.

• A. Keep it to yourself.
• B. Wait for the right time to share.
• C. Share your idea with confidence.

✨ Confidence & Self-Esteem

4. You are asked to try something new, like speaking on stage or joining a new club.

• A. Say no right away.
• B. Say yes but feel nervous.
• C. Say yes and give it a try.

5. You made a mistake during a class activity.

• A. Feel upset and stop trying.
• B. Say it’s okay and try again.
• C. Ask for help and fix it.

6. Someone compliments you for doing a good job.

• A. Shrug it off or change the topic.
• B. Smile and say thank you.
• C. Feel proud and share how you worked hard.

👩‍💻 Responsibility & Independence

7. Your teacher asks you to bring a note home.

• A. Leave it in your bag and forget.
• B. Remember but lose it later.
• C. Give it to your parent when you get home.

8. You’re given a task to complete at home or school.

• A. Wait until someone reminds you.
• B. Do it after some delay.
• C. Get started and complete it on your own.

9. You spill juice at the lunch table.

• A. Pretend it wasn’t you.
• B. Tell someone and ask for help.
• C. Clean it up and say sorry.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Teamwork & Empathy

10. A classmate is left out of a game during recess.

• A. Ignore it.
• B. Feel bad but stay quiet.
• C. Invite them to play with you.

11. Your group is arguing about how to do a project.

• A. Stay out of it.
• B. Try to help them agree.
• C. Share your ideas and listen to others.

12. A friend is having a bad day.

• A. Don’t say anything.
• B. Ask if they’re okay.
• C. Listen and try to cheer them up.

🧠 Problem-Solving & Decision Making

13. You lose your homework.

• A. Don’t tell anyone.
• B. Tell your teacher and ask what to do.
• C. Re-do it at home and turn it in late.

14. You want to buy something but don’t have enough money.

• A. Get upset and ask someone to buy it.
• B. Save your money and wait.
• C. Find a way to earn the extra money.

15. You’re not sure how to solve a puzzle.

• A. Quit trying.
• B. Ask for hints.
• C. Try different ways until it works.

✅ Scoring & Reflection

Use this section to note patterns:

• Mostly A answers: May need support in confidence or social-emotional growth.
• Mostly B answers: Learning and growing; needs some encouragement.
• Mostly C answers: Shows confidence, resilience, and leadership tendencies.

💭 Reflection Questions (Child-Friendly)

• What was your favorite situation?
• Which ones were hard to decide?
• If you could change one answer next time, which would it be?
• What’s something new you’d like to learn or try?

This situational tool is part of the Youth Thrive Program at Transformation Avenue.