Illinois Vision Certification Practice Test

In schools, vision screening services should be provided annually for children in grades kindergarten, second, and what other grade?

1. Sixth

2. Eighth

3. Fourth

4. Tenth

The correct answer is: Eighth

Vision screening services in schools are particularly crucial for early identification of vision problems that can affect a child's learning and development. Following the recommendation for screenings in kindergarten and second grade, the additional grade where screenings should be conducted typically falls in the later elementary years. In this context, eighth grade is an important time for vision screenings. By this grade, students may be experiencing changes in their vision due to growth and development or may begin to encounter more intense academic demands that can highlight underlying vision issues. Ensuring screenings at this stage helps identify any vision impairment that may not have been previously detected, allowing for timely intervention. Other options like sixth grade or fourth grade, while they can also be important periods for vision screening, do not align with the standardized practice across many school health programs that emphasize early detections in kindergarten and second grade, followed by significant checks in eighth grade. Tenth grade, on the other hand, is generally too far along in a child's educational journey to address potential vision problems before they significantly affect academic performance.