Brockwood's Pop Quiz

1.1: Learning Styles - "Brockwood encourages questioning."

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What I need to know is in books and on the internet.
To know is not enough. I want to learn to question knowledge as well as my own thinking and behaviour.
A combination of the first two statements.
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1.2: Learning Styles - "Brockwood is a passionate learning community."

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I like to have courses chosen for me as part of a set study programme.
I like to work closely with teachers to choose my courses.
A combination of the first two statements.
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1.3: Learning Styles - "A Brockwood education gives students the opportunity to grow and show their multiple intelligences."

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Intelligence includes talents such as music and art and goes beyond the measure of the intellect.
To be intelligent is to be mathematically or verbally talented and it can be measured by IQ tests.
A combination of the first two statements.
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1.4: Learning Styles - "At Brockwood students and teachers learn together."

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I enjoy being involved in what the teacher is presenting by asking questions.
I rarely find myself disagreeing with a teacher.
A combination of the first two statements.
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1.5: Learning Styles - "Brockwood values spending time to reflect on one's learning."

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I like to learn through memorizing everything I need to know for a test.
I like to learn through ongoing self-evaluations and critiques of my work by my peers and mentors.
A combination of the first two statements.
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1.6: Learning Styles - "At Brockwood learning happens both inside and outside the classroom."

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Learning to take notes is important but I learn best by also participating in small group discussions during and after class.
I learn best by taking notes from a lesson and working on them on my own.
A combination of the first two statements.
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1.7: Learning Styles - "A Brockwood education begins the moment one arrives there and continues after one has left this inspiring place."

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I can't wait to be done with my education and start working.
No matter what I am doing there will always be more for me to learn.
A combination of the first two statements.
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2.1: Living with Others - "Brockwood is a small, friendly community of passionate people."

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I feel best in a school where people know one another very well.
I like the anonymity of a large school.
A combination of the first two statements.
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2.2: Living with Others - "Brockwood allows you to try and practise many sports."

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I need to play sports competitively.
Competition can be fun, but the social and health aspects of sports are more important to me.
A combination of the first two statements.
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2.3: Living with Others - "A spirit of togetherness is characteristic of the Brockwood culture."

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True religion is supposed to bring people together, not divide. Therefore it is important to question religious practises and assumptions.
My opinions about religion are well-informed and fixed.
A combination of the first two statements.
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2.4: Living with Others - "Brockwood's founder, J. Krishnamurti, valued being a vegetarian."

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Eating excellent organic vegetarian food is a healthy and sensible alternative.
Not eating meat during my time at Brockwood would be an issue for me.
A combination of the first two statements.
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2.5: Living with Others - "Brockwood's book club is popular amongst both students and teachers."

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I like to relax by watching TV.
I prefer to relax with activities like playing music, making things, reading, socializing.
A combination of the first two statements.
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2.6: Living with Others - "Brockwood's residents love and care for the place they share."

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I like to take care of the space I live in.
I expect having somebody clean up after me.
A combination of the first two statements.
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2.7: Living with Others - "With over 25 countries represented, Brockwood is truly international."

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I would love the chance to meet and live with people from different parts of the world.
I have not thought much about other cultures.
A combination of the first two statements.
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2.8: Living with Others - "Learning to live well with others is central to a Brockwood education."

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If I don't get what I want I can be difficult to live with.
Living with others requires co-operation and sometimes letting go of what I want.
A combination of the first two statements.
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2.9: Living with Others - "Brockwood challenges the formation of exclusive groups."

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I mostly spend time with people who have the same interests I do.
Being with people who have the same interests as I do can be fun, but I also like to socialize with people who are interested in things I know little about.
A combination of the first two statements.
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3.1: Values - "Brockwood cultivates self-motivation."

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I work best when I get a reward.
I work best when I feel free from the pressure of rewards and punishments and enjoy the learning itself.
A combination of the first two statements.
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3.2: Values - "Brockwood cultivates being truthful with oneself and others."

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I want my family and friends to respect that I am an independent and responsible human being.
I want to please my family and friends.
A combination of the first two statements.
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3.3: Values - "Brockwood's founder is famous for insisting that 'You are the world, and the world is you'."

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I believe an educated person rich-or-not has special responsibilities to the larger society.
I want to be rich.
A combination of the first two statements.
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3.4: Values - "Brockwood's beautiful natural environment is part of its appeal."

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I want to learn to care for the natural world.
Global warming is a myth.
A combination of the first two statements.
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3.5: Values - "At Brockwood people learn about going beyond opinions, agreements and disagreements."

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There is as much for me to learn from questioning my own beliefs as there is to learn in classes.
I tend to avoid people who disagree with me.
A combination of the first two statements.
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1. Learning Styles

2. Living with Others

3. Values