1. What is one example of a “deep question” you might ask in the first meeting?
A. What’s your favorite TV show?
B. How do you measure success?
C. What did you eat for lunch?
D. Do you like video games?

2. Checking a student’s online portal, inbox, and planner helps with:
A. Eliminating distractions
B. Getting Stuff Done (organization and task completion)
C. Memorization strategies
D. Reward systems

3. During the first meeting with a student, one important step is to:
A. Immediately assign extra homework
B. Test the student’s reading comprehension
C. Build a genuine connection and learn about their interests
D. Skip introductions and go straight into work

4. What does “coaching yourself out of a job” mean?
A. Slowly shifting responsibility to the student so they become independent
B. Stopping work after a few months
C. Leaving a student once grades improve slightly
D. Referring students to other tutors

5. Which of the following is an example of executive function in a tutoring environment?
A. Assigning homework to students
B. Prioritizing tasks according to due date and importance
C. Grading student work
D. Teaching multiplication facts

6. Which is an example of encouraging self-reflection?
A. Asking students what they’re doing well and what they’re struggling with
B. Having students copy answers from a friend
C. Checking their calendar for them without discussion
D. Only reviewing past grades

7. One recommended way to involve parents in academic coaching is:
A. Assigning them the same homework as their child
B. Sending post-session updates with summaries, to-do lists, and grade updates
C. Asking them to sit through every session silently
D. Only contacting them at the end of the semester

8. The role of “homework police” means the coach is:
A. Giving students detention if homework isn’t done
B. Taking the stress of homework accountability off parents
C. Writing assignments for the student
D. Reporting homework completion to the principal

9. When breaking down a large assignment, such as an essay, the coach should:
A. Have the student finish it all in one sitting
B. Divide it into smaller steps across multiple days
C. Skip outlining and go straight to the conclusion
D. Only focus on grammar corrections

10. What is executive function?
A. A type of classroom management strategy
B. A set of cognitive skills that help people plan, solve problems, and manage emotions
C. A tutoring method for math only
D. A system for organizing teacher lesson plans