Classroom Peer Relations and Behavior Observation Scale
The Classroom Peer Relations and Behavior Observation Scale is a 30-item form in which a teacher rates a student's social behavior in the classroom, on the playground and among friends. It reports on two areas: positive social and peer skills, and peer adjustment with behavioral control. It is not administered to the student directly.
- Questions
- 30
- Est. time
- ~8 min
- Delivery
- Observer report
- Scoring
- Automatic
What does the Classroom Peer Relations and Behavior Observation Scale measure?
- •Positive social and peer skills (sharing, cooperation, leadership)
- •Peer adjustment and behavioral control (conflict, following rules, anger)
- •Overall level of social adjustment in the classroom
Who is it for?
Completed by teachers for the systematic observation of classroom social adjustment in students aged 5–15. The items themselves are not published on this page.
How is the Classroom Peer Relations and Behavior Observation Scale scored and interpreted?
Each item is marked 0 (no), 1 (sometimes) or 2 (yes); negatively worded items are reverse-scored and the total runs from 0 to 60. A higher score points to more positive peer adjustment. The ranges are derived proportionally and are not a norm table.
| Score range | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0–22 | Low adjustment / at-risk peer relations | Marked difficulty is seen in peer interaction, group dynamics or following rules. |
| 23–42 | Moderate social adjustment | Peer relations are broadly moderate; guidance may help in particular situations. |
| 43–60 | High and positive peer adjustment | The student builds cooperative, sharing peer relationships and respects rules. |
Frequently asked questions
Who fills in the scale?
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The teacher who observes the student regularly in the classroom. The student is asked nothing; it is an observation form.
How many items are there and how is it scored?
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It has 30 items. Each is scored 0–2, negatively worded items are reversed, and the total is computed on a 0–60 range.
Does the result provide a diagnosis?
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No. This is a screening/assessment tool; it does not provide a clinical diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
Related scales
- Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)A 25-item scale screening emotional and behavioural difficulties across 5 subscales in children aged 4–17.
- 6-Year Preschool Development and School Readiness ChecklistA 92-item observation list evaluating the school readiness of children aged 72 months and over across four developmental areas.
- Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED)A 41-item self-report scale screening anxiety disorders across 5 subscales in children and adolescents aged 8–18.
- 5-Year Developmental ChecklistA 77-item observation list following psychomotor, cognitive-language, social-emotional and self-care development in detail for children aged 60–72 months.
This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Classroom Peer Relations and Behavior Observation Scale is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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