Vanderbilt Teacher Rating

Permission to use granted from the Vanderbilt Rating Scales developed by Mark L. Wolraich, MD

DIRECTIONS: Each rating should be considered in the context of what is appropriate for the age of the children you are rating.

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1.Fails to give attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork *
2.Has difficulty sustaining attention to tasks or activities *
3.Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly *
4.Does not follow through on instruction and fails to finish schoolwork (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand) *
5.Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities *
6.Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustaining mental effort *
7.Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (school assignments, pencils, of books) *
8.Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli *
9.Is forgetful in daily activities *
10.Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat *
11.Leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected *
12.Runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which remaining seated is expected *
13.Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly *
14.Is “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor” *
15.Talks excessively *
16.Blurts out answers before questions have been completed *
17.Has difficulty waiting in line *
18.Interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games) *
19.Loses temper *
20.Actively defies or refuses to comply with adults’ requests or rules *
21.Is angry or resentful *
22.Is spiteful and vindictive *
23.Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others *
24.Initiates physical fights *
25.Lies to obtain goods for favours or to avoid obligations (i.e., “cons” others) *
26.Is physically cruel to people *
27.Has stolen items of nontrivial value *
28.Deliberately destroys others’ property *
29.Is fearful, anxious, or worried *
30.Is self-conscious or easily embarrassed *
31.Is afraid to try new things for fear of making mistakes *
32.Feels worthless or inferior *
33.Blames self for problems, feels guilty *
34.Feels lonely, unwanted, or unloved; complains that “no one loves him/her” *
35.Is sad, unhappy, or depressed *
36.Academic Performance – Reading *
37.Academic Performance – Mathematics *
38.Academic Performance – Written expression *
39.Classroom Behavioural Performance – Relationships with peers *
40.Classroom Behavioural Performance – Following directions/rules *
41.Classroom Behavioural Performance – Disrupting class *
42.Classroom Behavioural Performance – Assignment completion *
43.Classroom Behavioural Performance – Organizational skills *