Reading Interest Inventory Case Study

The administration of the interest inventory gives the assessor the opportunity to get to know the student as a reader and individual. Two interest inventories were given that provided various pieces information, from the student’s hobbies to her feelings about reading. Before the administration of the inventories began, the student was told the inventories were just a way for the administrator to get to know her more as a reader and that they would assist in choosing reading passages for the IRI. The first interest inventory was obtained from pinterest and titled, “Reading Interest Inventory.” This inventory asked various questions about the students reading habits through eight multiple-choice questions and four fill in the blank questions. …show more content…
The administration of the interest inventory was conducted in the student’s home at her dining room table. While it was taking place, it was quiet. The student was asked if she would be comfortable enough to complete the inventory here, and she responded with yes. She often did her homework at the kitchen table so it was a familiar academic environment for her that she was able to focus in. Before the administration of the inventories began, the student was told that this case study was being conducted for a class at Eastern Illinois University and was just a way to assist her with her reading as well a way to help the administrator become a good teacher. The inventories were introduced and the student was told they would help the administrator learn about her as a person and reader. As mentioned before, the student read the questions aloud and completed them herself. She and the assessor conversed about various questions and assistance was given when needed. Since the environment the inventories were completed in was very comfortable and inviting, it provided the student and administrator ample opportunities to engage in meaningful conversation. The student enjoyed both the surveys and would smile when she got to talk about her answer and hear the administrator’s answers. She took her time developing the perfect answer for every