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The Strength Profile is a report, providing a
summary of the DISCOVER
Assessment
results. It also acts as a bridge between
the Assessment and Curriculum by displaying a
map of “strengths” for the person who was assessed
that can be used to fine-tune and customize lesson
plans. Here’s how it works. In the
Assessment, Observers look for the use of (or
lack of use of) 119 problem solving strategies
that have been identified as important.
They then rate the person being assessed across
7 categories: Spatial Artistic, Spatial
Analytical, Logical Mathematical, Oral Linguistic,
Written Linguistic, Interpersonal, and Intrapersonal,
using a rating system containing five possible
levels: (W) Wow!, (D) Definitely a Superior Problem
Solver, (P) Probably a Superior Problem Solver,
(M) Maybe a Superior Problem Solver, and (U) Unknown
If a Superior Problem Solver. The Strength
Profile first describes the seven categories in
general terms, explaining how each contributes
to one’s overall abilities. It then maps
the assessment results for that individual, across
all of the categories, and explains what this
particular combination might mean to learning
style, educational choices, career choices and
general understanding of oneself. Teachers
use this information to better understand which
areas need further development and which can be
used as learning tools. Parents likewise
use the results to more successfully tailor the
home developmental environment to the strengths
of the child. |
