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What is KQ?

KQ stands for Kindness Quotient, a measure of how kind, compassionate, and socially aware a person is. While IQ (Intelligence Quotient) focuses on cognitive intelligence and EQ (Emotional Quotient) focuses on emotional intelligence, KQ captures the ability to act with empathy, social responsibility, and generosity in daily life. It reflects how a person treats others, responds to challenges, and contributes to their community.

Why is KQ important in schools?

Schools are not just spaces for academic learning, they’re where values are shaped, identities are formed, and social behavior is practiced. Building KQ in schools means fostering environments where kindness is not just encouraged but integrated into daily routines, peer interactions, and classroom culture.

Here’s why KQ matters in schools:

• Improves peer relationships:
  When students are taught to value kindness, they’re more likely to support each other, resolve conflicts peacefully, and create inclusive spaces for everyone. These early habits lay the foundation for becoming collaborative adults who can build strong teams, navigate workplace dynamics, and thrive in personal and professional relationships.
• Builds emotional resilience:
  A high KQ nurtures empathy, patience, and understanding, helping children manage stress, handle failure, and bounce back with grace.
• Enhances classroom climate:
  Kindness reduces bullying, promotes collaboration, and increases student engagement. A kind classroom feels safe, and safety is essential for learning.
• Encourages social responsibility:
  Students with a strong KQ grow up to be more responsible citizens who are aware of their role in society and motivated to contribute positively.
• Complements academic success:
  Research shows that prosocial behavior is linked to better academic performance, attendance, and motivation, making KQ a quiet but powerful contributor to success.

Teaching kindness is foundational work. Schools that prioritise KQ aren’t just preparing students for exams, they’re preparing them for life.

Instructions for measuring KQ ™

• The test is a single-attempt intuition based questionnaire. If the responder delays submitting, it defeats the purpose of the KQ ™ test .
• The responder will be given a Progress card based on aspects like respect , thoughtfulness etc displayed at work.
• Please make sure to fill the test in one sitting and submit your answers. Unfinished or vague tests will not be considered for reporting KQ ™.
• There is no option of refreshing the Test or going back to your previous responses as it is an intuition based study approach.

To implement this in your School, Please contact : Rupali Yerunkar - +91 98204 45536