Social Radar Pre Test Worksheet
Social Radar Phase 1: Baseline Assessment
Social Radar Pre-Test
Name:
Date:
Detective Mission:
Read each scenario. Circle the best choice (A, B, C, or D) that correctly decodes the social cues.
1. Body Language & Faces Q1
Maya is telling a story, but Leo is looking at his watch, tapping his foot, and looking toward the door. What is Leo's body language saying?
A He is excited to hear more details.
B He is bored or in a big hurry.
C He is thinking deeply about it.
D He is angry at Maya for sharing.
2. Tone of Voice Q2
When Justin drops his lunch tray, Sarah rolls her eyes and says in a flat, dragging voice, "Oh, wonderful job, Justin." Sarah is using:
A An excited tone to cheer him up.
B A soft whisper to keep a secret.
C Sarcasm to show she is annoyed.
D A loud yell to call for assistance.
3. Personal Space & Boundaries Q3
During a group project, Liam stands so close to Chloe that she steps back twice. Liam steps forward again to stay close. What boundary did Liam miss?
A Chloe wants him to speak louder.
B Chloe needs personal space.
C Chloe wants to play a tag game.
D Chloe wants to show him her shoes.
4. Group Entry & Conversation Q4
A group of classmates is playing four-square on the playground. Lucas wants to join. What is the best way for Lucas to enter the game?
A Run in, grab the ball, and yell.
B Stand super close without speaking.
C Wait for a break, then ask to line up.
D Tell them they are playing wrong.
5. Body Language & Faces Q5
During reading class, Sophia's eyebrows are pulled down, her lips are pressed in a tight line, and her arms are crossed tight. Sophia is likely feeling:
A Calm, content, and relaxed.
B Extremely sleepy and tired.
C Frustrated, annoyed, or angry.
D Surprised, joyful, and excited.
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Social Radar Pre-Test (Continued) Scenarios 6 - 10
6. Tone of Voice Q6
Mr. Davis says, "Please put your notebooks away." His voice is loud, firm, and drops lower at the end. What does this pitch and volume tell you?
A He is telling an awesome joke.
B This is a serious rule to follow now.
C He is confused about notebooks.
D He is about to sing a fun song.
7. Personal Space & Boundaries Q7
At the library, Ben sits right next to a student he doesn't know, even though there are five empty tables. The student packs up their books to leave. What did Ben do?
A He was sharing nicely with others.
B He missed boundaries and space cues.
C He successfully made a best friend.
D He followed library safety rules.
8. Group Entry & Conversation Q8
Emma is talking to Nora about her brand-new dog. Nora nods, makes good eye contact, and asks, "What's his name?" Nora's friendly behavior shows:
A She wants Emma to stop talking.
B She is actively listening and interested.
C She is distracted and daydreaming.
D She is ready to start a different game.
9. Group Entry & Conversation Q9
Mason and Daniel are talking about baseball. Daniel keeps talking about video games, even though Mason stopped replying. What should Daniel do?
A Talk louder so Mason has to listen.
B Change topics or ask Mason what he wants.
C Keep explaining the game until done.
D Walk away quickly without saying a word.
10. Body Language & Faces Q10
When the teacher asks who wants to present first, Jackson sits up straight, smiles, and raises his hand high. What is his posture communicating?
A He is nervous and wants to hide.
B He is very tired and needs a stretch.
C He is eager and confident to present.
D He is asking politely to go use the restroom.
Social Detective Brain-Check
How strong do you feel your Social Radar is right now? (Color in your stars!)
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Social Radar Post Test Worksheet
Social Radar Phase 3: Progress Assessment
Social Radar Post-Test
Name:
Date:
Detective Mission:
Read each scenario. Circle the best choice (A, B, C, or D) that correctly decodes the social cues.
1. Body Language & Faces Q1
Toby is showing his art project to Elena. Elena's body is turned away from Toby, and she is looking at her phone. What is Elena's body language saying?
A She is listening carefully to Toby.
B She is ready to take a picture.
C She is distracted and uninterested.
D She is proud of Toby's project.
2. Tone of Voice Q2
After a long, tough run, Coach Miller sighs, wipes his forehead, and says in a slow, heavy voice, "Well, that was a breeze." Coach Miller is using:
A A serious tone to say it was easy.
B An angry tone to yell at the team.
C Sarcasm to show the run was hard.
D A happy whisper to keep a secret.
3. Personal Space & Boundaries Q3
On the bus, Avery sits next to Zoe and puts her backpack down, spilling papers onto Zoe's lap. Zoe squashes herself against the window. What boundary was crossed?
A Avery should have asked to hold it.
B Avery invaded Zoe's personal space.
C Zoe wanted to sit near the window.
D Avery was sharing her papers.
4. Group Entry & Conversation Q4
Three friends are laughing and talking about a cool movie they saw. Noah wants to join. What is the best way for Noah to enter the conversation?
A Listen first, then ask a movie question.
B Interrupt and talk about his weekend.
C Stand in the middle of their circle.
D Tell them movies are a waste of time.
5. Body Language & Faces Q5
While waiting for his turn in the spelling bee, Henry is biting his lip, bouncing his heel up and down, and wringing his hands. Henry is likely feeling:
A Bored and sleepy.
B Anxious or nervous.
C Happy and proud.
D Angry and annoyed.
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Social Radar Post-Test (Continued) Scenarios 6 - 10
6. Tone of Voice Q6
During a project, Clara says, "That's a neat idea," but her voice is flat, she doesn't smile, and she sighs. What does Clara's tone tell you?
A She is excited about the idea.
B She is angry and wants to leave.
C She is polite but not really excited.
D She doesn't understand the idea.
Social Radar Teacher Guide
TEACHER RESOURCE Grades 3-5
Social Radar: Teacher Guide & Key
Instructional assessment tool for reading body language, tone, personal space, and group entry.
Social Skills Series Diagnostic Set A
Core Concept Framework
👁️ Body & Face Postures, expressions, physical focus indicators.
📢 Tone of Voice Volume, pitch, and decoding sarcasm cues.
📐 Personal Space Comfort bubbles, physical bounds, reaction cues.
💬 Group Entry Entering play, maintaining conversation flow.
Phase 1: Pre-Test Answer Key & Insights
10 Items • Baseline
Q1 Leo's Body Language
Correct: B (Leo's foot tap & watch check show impatience/distraction).
Q2 Sarah's Sarcastic Tone
Correct: C (Eye-rolling mixed with a flat, dragging statement = sarcasm).
Q3 Chloe's Comfort Bubble
Correct: B (Stepping back is the primary signal of a space boundary violation).
Q4 Lucas Joins Four-Square
Correct: C (Best entry strategy is to wait for a break and polite inquiry).
Q5 Sophia's Angry Stance
Correct: C (Crossed arms, tight lips, furrowed brows signal frustration).
Q6 Teacher's Loud, Firm Voice
Correct: B (A dropped pitch & firm volume denote high urgency & importance).
Q7 Ben's Library Seating Choice
Correct: B (Sitting next to a stranger when space is abundant violates norms).
Q8 Nora's Active Listening
Correct: B (Nodding, eye contact, and on-topic questions show engagement).
Q9 Daniel's Video Game Talk
Correct: B (Switching topics when the partner checks out keeps it balanced).
Q10 Jackson's Eager Hand-Raise
Correct: C (Sitting up straight & raising hand communicates enthusiasm).
Social Radar Diagnostic Levels
🏆 9-10 Correct: RADAR MASTER Demonstrates solid intuitive understanding. Ready for leadership/extension peer-coaching roles.
⚡ 6-8 Correct: SIGNAL ADJUSTER Knows basic rules but misses specific cues (like sarcasm or subtle boundaries). Target specific cues.
⚠️ 0-5 Correct: SYSTEM CALIBRATING Struggles with passive indicators. Needs immediate structured direct instruction and small-group modeling.
Teacher Guide: Social Radar Assessment Page 1 of 2
Phase 3: Post-Test Answer Key & Growth Tracking Scoring Matrix B
