ADHD Teacher Rating Scale Calculator

Review classroom ratings using flexible symptom and impairment scoring. Visualize totals, flags, and trends quickly. Built for careful documentation, discussion, and practical screening support.

Calculator Form

Use the three-column layout on large screens, two columns on smaller screens, and one column on mobile. Submit to show results above this form.

Teacher and Student Details

ADHD Core Symptoms: Inattention

ADHD Core Symptoms: Hyperactivity and Impulsivity

Oppositional and Conduct Screening Items

Anxiety and Depression Screening Items

Performance and Impairment Items

Notes

Example Data Table

Section Example Ratings Positive Count Rule Example Positive Count
Inattention 3, 2, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 2 Count values ≥ 2 7
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity 2, 3, 2, 1, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1 Count values ≥ 2 5
Oppositional/Conduct 1, 2, 1, 0, 2, 2, 1, 0, 1, 0 Count values ≥ 2 3
Anxiety/Depression 1, 1, 2, 0, 1, 0, 2 Count values ≥ 2 2
Performance 3, 4, 3, 3, 4, 3, 4, 3 Count values ≥ 4 3

In this example, the inattentive screen would flag positive because the count is 7 and at least one performance item shows impairment.

Formula Used

Core Formulas

Inattention positives = count of inattention ratings that are 2 or 3.

Hyperactivity/Impulsivity positives = count of hyperactivity ratings that are 2 or 3.

Oppositional/Conduct positives = count of oppositional ratings that are 2 or 3.

Anxiety/Depression positives = count of anxiety ratings that are 2 or 3.

Performance problems = count of performance ratings that are 4 or 5.

Screen Logic

Inattentive screen = inattention positives ≥ 6 and impairment present.

Hyperactive/Impulsive screen = hyper positives ≥ 6 and impairment present.

Combined screen = both ADHD core screens are positive.

Oppositional/Conduct screen = oppositional positives ≥ 3 and impairment present.

Anxiety/Depression screen = anxiety positives ≥ 3 and impairment present.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter teacher and student details for documentation.
  2. Select ratings for each symptom item using 0 to 3.
  3. Select performance ratings using 1 to 5.
  4. Click the calculate button.
  5. Review the summary shown above the form.
  6. Use the graph and score cards for a quick visual check.
  7. Download CSV or PDF for records, meetings, or follow-up review.
  8. Use the output as a screening summary, not a diagnosis.

FAQs

1) Does this calculator diagnose ADHD?

No. It summarizes teacher ratings and highlights screening thresholds. Diagnosis requires broader clinical assessment, developmental history, other informants, and professional judgment.

2) Why are ratings of 2 or 3 treated as positive symptoms?

Those values represent behavior occurring often enough to count toward symptom screening. The calculator uses that rule consistently across symptom sections.

3) Why do performance scores matter?

Symptoms alone are not enough for a screen flag here. The calculator also checks whether classroom performance shows meaningful problems.

4) What does the total symptom score mean?

It is the raw sum of the 18 core ADHD symptom ratings. It helps compare patterns over time, but threshold decisions rely on positive counts plus impairment.

5) Can I use this for progress monitoring?

Yes. Repeating ratings over time can help compare raw totals, positive counts, and performance patterns. Consistent rating conditions improve usefulness.

6) Why are comorbidity screens included?

Classroom concerns often overlap. These extra sections help organize whether oppositional or anxiety-related patterns may also deserve attention.

7) What should I do if the screen looks positive?

Use the results to support a fuller review. Combine teacher findings with parent input, history, academic data, and clinical evaluation.

8) Can I customize or expand this file?

Yes. It is a single-file build, so you can add branding, database storage, authentication, print styles, or different reporting blocks later.

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