Chapter 402. Part 1: Foundations

I enjoy telling stories and jokes.

I enjoy word games (e.g., Scrabble and puzzles).

I am a good speller (most of the time).

I like talking and writing about my ideas.

If something breaks and won’t work, I read the instruction book before I try to fix it.

When I work with others in a group presentation, I prefer to do the writing and library research.

I really enjoy my math class.

I like to find out how things work.

I enjoy computer and math games.

I love playing chess, checkers, or Monopoly.

If something breaks and won’t work, I look at the pieces and try to figure out how it works.

I prefer a map to written directions.

I enjoy hobbies such as photography.

I like to doodle on paper whenever I can.

In a magazine, I prefer looking at the pictures rather than reading the text.

If something breaks and won’t work, I tend to study the diagram of how it works.

My favorite class is gym because I like sports.

When looking at things, I like touching them.

I use a lot of body movements when talking.

I tend to tap my fingers or play with my pencil during class.

If something breaks and won’t work, I tend to play with the pieces to try to fit them together.

I enjoy listening to CDs and the radio.

I like to sing.

I like to have music playing when doing homework or studying.

I can remember the melodies of many songs.

If something breaks and won’t work, I tend to tap my fingers to a beat while I figure it out.

I get along well with others.

I have several very close friends.

I like working with others in groups.

Friends ask my advice because I seem to be a natural leader.

If something breaks and won’t work, I try to find someone who can help me.

I like to work alone without anyone bothering me.

I don’t like crowds.

I know my own strengths and weaknesses.

I find that I am strong-willed, independent, and don’t follow the crowd.

If something breaks and won’t work, I wonder whether it’s worth fixing.

I am keenly aware of my surroundings and of what goes on around me.

I like to collect things like rocks, sports cards, and stamps.

I like to get away from the city and enjoy nature.

I enjoy learning the names of living things in the environment, such as flowers and trees.

If something breaks and won’t work, I look around me to see what I can find to fix the problem.