ABSTRACT
The purpose of this manual is to introduce the reader to procedures for using a series of instruments that are designed to assess various aspects of student interests. The Interest-A-Lyzer “Family of Instruments” consists of six separate instruments, each targeted toward particular age groups and, in two cases, domain specific interest in the Arts. A major component of the Talent Development model, upon which our interest assessment focuses, is the Total Talent Portfolio (TTP). The TTP is a vehicle for systematically gathering, recording, and using information about student strengths and potential strengths in three categories–abilities, interests, and learning style preferences.
