ADHD Awareness Quiz

What is ADHD ?

• A learning disability

• A medical condition that affects attention and self control

• A physical disability

Noah is a 13-year-old boy who struggles with staying on task during class. He frequently gets distracted by sounds or movements around him, and often daydreams during lessons. His grades have dropped because he misses important instructions. Noah’s teachers know he’s capable of great work, but his distractions prevent him from doing his best.

Which of the following describes Noah's main ADHD symptom?

• Impulsivity

• Inattentiveness

• Hyperactivity

• Excellent focus

What might help Noah focus better in class?

• Sit closer to the front of the room to minimize distractions

• Move to the back of the room and avoid taking notes

• Talk to friends during lessons

• Skip the difficult parts of the lesson

Mohamed, a 12-year-old boy with ADHD, finds it hard to stay organized and keep track of his school materials. He often loses his homework and forgets to bring the right books to class. In group activities, Mohamed tends to talk over his peers and struggles to take turns during discussions. Despite his challenges, Mohamed is very creative and comes up with innovative ideas during class projects.

What combination of challenges is Mohamed facing?

• Organizational difficulties and impulsivity during social interactions

• Hyperfocus on group activities and perfect organization

• Strong academic performance without any social issues

• Trouble with creativity and participation in group work

How might Mohamed's disorganization affect his academic performance?

• He might lose important assignments or forget materials needed for class, leading to lower grades

• His creativity will make up for any lost materials

• His organization skills will not impact his performance

• His disorganization will have no effect on his grades

Which strategy could help Mohmed improve his organizational skills?

• Use a homework planner and a designated folder for each subject to keep track of assignments

• Allow Mohamed to keep losing his work until he figures it out

• Focus only on his group work and ignore organizational issues

• Let him manage his schoolwork without any tools

During a group assignment, Ahmed, who has ADHD, frequently interrupts his peers and struggles to wait his time. What is a suitable technique for Ahmed to change his behavior?

• Write down ideas before speaking.

• Work alone outside of group projects.

• Maintain control of the group to prevent distractions.

• Ignore the conversation.

Sara, a student with ADHD, struggles to maintain concentration throughout long lectures. Which option would benefit her the most?

• Taking brief pauses during lectures.

• Avoid distractions by sitting at the rear of the classroom.

• Avoiding the lecture to focus on anything else.

• Using her phone.