Our 15 year old son (Kiddo #1) took their online Student Strengths Assessment.
Almost instantly, we were given access to a report of 34 pages, which explained how he learns best. It was divided into three sections: Personality Styles, Learning Styles and Cognitive Thinking Skills. Only several of the pages contained "results" for Kiddo. The rest were general informational pages that were helpful about each learning, personality and cognitive style.
The questions were easy to complete and he was able to answer them independently. I sat beside him in case he had any questions.
The report is extensive and reinforced some things we already knew about Kiddo #1, but also provided insight in some other areas.
Although a 30-minute online multiple choice assessment test cannot provide a complete picture of an individual, I think it is a good starting point for parents when beginning homeschooling their children. Every child learns differently. Some are visual learners, some are auditory learners. Others are kinesthetic, or a combination of all three. Their curriculum needs to be chosen and their education guided according to how they learn. One size does not fit all. That is a limitation of traditional schooling and even some homeschool curricula with the 'school in a box' philosophy.
The assessment given even provided feedback on the best setup for a learning environment, including suggestions for layout of their desk and sound. (some students do better with background music, others do not)
The report was broken down into the following sections:
- Introduction- why learning styles are important
- Perceptual Style- how you absorb information
- Learning Tips- based on your style
- Cognitive Style- how you process information
- How you think- capitalizing on your strengths
- Personality Style- strengths and limitations
- Communication- improving and strengthening relationships
- Action Plan- applying what you have learned
The online Student Strengths Report can be purchased from PeopleKeys for $20 and is suggested for ages 13-adult. They have many other products including Career reports that were reviewed by my colleagues. You can see them by clicking on the image below.
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1 comment:
I may have to check this out for my son. I don't think that his high school is helping him decide on a career or prepare him for college. In many, many ways, I wish I could/would have home schooled both of my sons. You are wise! Enjoy this coming week of learning with your children!
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