Student Interest Inventory | Back to School Get to Know Me Survey | Grades 4–8

Help every student feel seen, heard, and understood with this comprehensive Student Interest Inventory for Grades 4–8. This 44-page printable workbook helps teachers discover students’ interests, strengths, learning preferences, motivations, work habits, and personal goals.

Perfect for back-to-school activities, the first week of school, student conferences, classroom community building, SEL lessons, counseling sessions, and individual learning plans.

Students complete engaging checklists, rating scales, reflection prompts, goal-setting activities, and open-ended questions. Their responses provide meaningful information teachers can use to build stronger relationships, differentiate instruction, select engaging topics, and create a more student-centered classroom.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✓ Teacher and Parent Guide
✓ Student Instructions
✓ Table of Contents
✓ Quick Student Snapshot
✓ This or That Choices
✓ Favorites and Personal Interests
✓ Subject Interest Survey
✓ Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies Interests
✓ Hobbies, Games, Clubs, and Creative Activities
✓ Learning Preferences and Ideal Learning Environment
✓ Teamwork and Independent Work Styles
✓ Student Choice and Voice Survey
✓ Motivation and Challenge Comfort Zone
✓ Learning Strengths and Growth Areas
✓ Four-Week Goal-Setting Activity
✓ Personal Learning Support Plan
✓ Complete Learner Profile
✓ Letter to the Teacher
✓ Four-Page Answer Key and Teacher Interpretation Guide

WHY TEACHERS WILL LOVE IT

✓ 44 ready-to-print A4 pages
✓ Clear, student-friendly text
✓ Large checkboxes and generous writing space
✓ Professional black-and-white design
✓ No-prep—simply print and use
✓ Suitable for upper elementary and middle school
✓ Encourages student voice, self-awareness, and goal setting

FORMAT

• Printable PDF
• 44 pages
• A4 page size
• Grades 4–8
• Black-and-white printer-friendly worksheets
• Answer key included within the PDF

Use this Student Interest Inventory at the beginning of the school year or anytime you want to reconnect with your students.