Brain filter
You think a teacher’s outfit looks funny. What should you do?
A) Say it out loud immediately.
B) Keep the thought inside your brain filter.
C) Whisper it loudly to the person next to you.
B) Keep the thought inside your brain filter.
Your friend misses an open goal during a football match. What should you do to keep the group together?
A) Shout at them for ruining the game.
B) Encourage them and tell them "nice try" or "next time."
C) Tell the captain to substitute them immediately.
B) Encourage them and tell them "nice try" or "next time."
What do we call someone you say "hello" to in the hallway, but you do not hang out with after school?
A) A close friend.
B) A friendly acquaintance.
C) A stranger.
B) A friendly acquaintance.
You see a classmate slouching, looking at the floor, and sighing loudly. Using Smart Clues, how do they feel?
A) They are very happy and excited.
B) They feel sad, tired, or frustrated.
C) They are angry at you specifically.
B) They feel sad, tired, or frustrated.
You lose your favourite pen. On our problem scale, what size is this problem?
A) A Big Problem.
B) A Medium Problem.
C) A Tiny Problem.
C) A Tiny Problem.
Your friend gets a bad grade on a test. What is a kind comment that passes your brain filter?
A) "Unlucky, you will get it next time!"
B) "Wow, you did really badly."
C) "I told you that you would fail."
A) "Unlucky, you will get it next time!"
During a group project, another student suggests an idea you do not like. What is the correct way to respond?
A) Tell them their idea is stupid.
B) Listen to their idea completely and share your suggestion politely afterward.
C) Ignore them and do the project by yourself.
B) Listen to their idea completely and share your suggestion politely afterward.
If someone constantly insults your family or tries to make you feel bad, which circle do they belong in?
A) The "Mean People" circle.
B) The "Close Friends" circle.
C) The "Teachers" circle.
A) The "Mean People" circle.
A student is carrying an unusual item that doesn't belong in the classroom. Is guessing "they are doing a special project" a Smart Clue or a Wacky Clue?
A) A Smart Clue, because it uses logic based on the setting.
B) A Wacky Clue, because it is a guess without any evidence.
C) Neither, it is just a normal guess.
A) A Smart Clue, because it uses logic based on the setting.
A Tiny problem happens, but a student starts screaming and slamming doors. Is this reaction appropriate or inappropriate?
A) Appropriate, because losing things is terrible.
B) Inappropriate, because the reaction is much too big for a tiny problem.
C) Appropriate, if they are having a bad day.
B) Inappropriate, because the reaction is much too big for a tiny problem.
What are the three rules a thought must pass before you say it out loud?
A) Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
B) Is it loud? Is it funny? Is it fast?
C) Is it angry? Is it secret? Is it private?
A) Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
Someone says something annoying in a class group chat. What should you do before typing an angry reply?
A) Reply with an even ruder comment.
B) Pause, take a breath, and put your phone down to calm down.
B) Pause, take a breath, and put your phone down to calm down.
Is it a good idea to share your deepest personal secrets with a friendly acquaintance?
A) Yes, share everything with everyone.
B) No, you should only share secrets with trusted close friends or family members.
C) Yes, but only via text message.
B) No, you should only share secrets with trusted close friends or family members.
What tools do you use to find "Smart Clues" about how someone is feeling?
A) Your eyes to see body language and your ears to hear their tone of voice.
B) Your phone to check their social media.
C) Your imagination to guess what happened.
A) Your eyes to see body language and your ears to hear their tone of voice.
What is an example of a Big Problem that requires help from an adult immediately?
A) Dropping your lunch tray on the floor.
B) Someone getting physically hurt or a major safety danger.
C) Forgetting your homework at home.
B) Someone getting physically hurt or a major safety danger.
True or False: Your brain filter should be turned off when you are chatting with friends online.
A) True, you can say anything online.
B) False, you always need a filter to avoid hurting people.
C) True, but only in group chats.
B) False, you always need a filter to avoid hurting people.
What does "turn-taking" mean when you are working in a team?
A) Doing all the work yourself so it gets done fast.
B) Letting everyone speak and share their work without interrupting them.
C) Waiting until the end to change everything your team did.
B) Letting everyone speak and share their work without interrupting them.
Why is it important to know the difference between a close friend and a stranger?
A) So you know who is safe to trust and what boundaries to keep.
B) So you know who has more money.
C) So you can get more followers online.
A) So you know who is safe to trust and what boundaries to keep.
You see a teacher cross her arms and frown while looking at a student. What is the Smart Clue telling you?
A) The teacher is about to play a game.
B) The teacher is annoyed or waiting for the student to stop.
C) The teacher is feeling cold.
B) The teacher is annoyed or waiting for the student to stop.
You get a school demerit by mistake. What is a calm, medium-sized reaction to fix it?
A) Shout at the teacher during the lesson.
B) Stay calm and talk politely to the teacher at the end of the lesson.
C) Walk out of the classroom immediately.
B) Stay calm and talk politely to the teacher at the end of the lesson.
You are frustrated with a teammate during football. What should your brain filter do with the bad word you want to shout?
A) Let it out so everyone can hear.
B) Trap it in your brain filter so you stay respectful.
C) Say it quietly under your breath.
B) Trap it in your brain filter so you stay respectful.
If you constantly overreact and shout when things go wrong in a game, what will likely happen to your friendship group?
A) They will like you more because you are passionate.
B) They may stop inviting you to play because it ruins the fun for others.
C) Nothing will change.
B) They may stop inviting you to play because it ruins the fun for others.
How should you treat people who are in your "Others" circle (like a new student or a shop assistant)?
A) Ignore them completely.
B) Treat them with basic politeness, respect, and normal manners.
C) Be rude until you know them better.
B) Treat them with basic politeness, respect, and normal manners.
If you make a guess about someone based on a weird thought instead of real evidence, what kind of clue is that?
A) A Smart Clue.
B) A Wacky Clue.
C) A Perfect Clue.
B) A Wacky Clue.
Why must we match the size of our reaction to the size of the problem?
A) To make sure we get our own way.
B) To avoid making the problem worse and to help everyone stay calm.
C) To get the attention of the headteacher.
B) To avoid making the problem worse and to help everyone stay calm.