This instrument measures thinking preferences. Gaining insight into the way we prefer to think makes us more aware of and sensitive to the preferences of others.

A person could well have a preference for certain things without the ability to see it through. For example, it is possible that an individual could have a very strong preference for order, planning and organisation, but has never had the opportunity to develop the skills to plan and organise.

On the other hand, it is possible that a person could have excellent skills to be a banker, but have a very low preference for the processes associated with the job. This, of course, could lead to a lot of frustration! The individual would therefore not be able to sustain the passion and energy to stay happy and productive in the banking environment.

This indicator measures preferences. It is very important that you, as teacher and parent, should understand that your thinking preferences and those of your child will determine amongst other things how you make decisions, communicate, educate, form relationships and eventually, how you live your life. Insight and knowledge regarding your brain profile and that of your child will:

• Give your child the ultimate edge in coping with his/her world.
• Give you unique insights into your child's thinking preferences.
• Understand why one child differs from the other.
• Enable you to create an ideal environment for your child.
• Apply whole brain creativity.
• Know why one child communicates, plays and learns differently from the other.
• Fill the gaps at an early age.
• Make you the whole brain parent/teacher you always wanted to be.

These are instruments which measure your thinking preferences as a student. Why is it that some students prefer a quiet environment whilst others seem to work well with loud music and a messy workplace? Why are some students keen on Maths and Science whilst others prefer the arts and humanities?

Subject choices at school - and a career choice a little later - are key decisions for EVERY student!

Making the wrong choices can often lead to poor performance and years of frustration for the student, the teachers and of course the parents.

Making an informed decision on the other hand can lead to a lot of satisfaction and achievement as a student as well as an interesting and rewarding career.

Because subject and career choices are so important for future success and happiness, the NBIT Junior Student Instruments are offered at a special subsidised rate!

This Instrument identifies an individual's skills. You may have acquired skills in a particular area that is not really indicative of your brain preference or you may have a very strong preference in one area, but have never had the opportunity to develop the necessary skills.

It could happen that your skills profile differs from your preference profile. The most common reason for this happening is that preferring ("liking") something does not automatically mean you have the skills to execute or implement the preference. You may like singing but not have any singing skills.

It provides one with up-to-date and easy to read measures of the current situation or "state of play" in an organisation or - any part of it. It is easy to use, easy to administer, quick to complete and very responsive in reporting results.