Portfolio Assesment

What is a portfolio?

• “A purposeful collection of students work that exhibits the student’s efforts, progress and achievements in one area.” (Paulson, Mayer 1991)

• A portfolio is a systematic collection of one’s work.

Purpose of portfolio

1. Documentation of student progress2. Showcasing student accomplishments3. Evaluation of student

Why use Portfolio?

• Through the process students grow in: • Creativity and Innovation• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving• Communication and Collaboration

Why are Portfolios useful?

• Puts ownership of learning back in hands of student

• Allows student to see what they are great at and what still needs work

Essential elements of portfolio 1. Entries – both core (required) and optional

(uniqueness of student)2. Dates of all entries – to facilitate proof of growth over time3. Drafts of oral and written products and revised versions4. Reflections a. What did I learn from it? b. What did I do well? c. Why did I choose this item? d. What do I want to improve in the item? e. How do I feel about my performance? f. What were the problems areas?

How are portfolios assessed?

• Rubrics are used by students to self-evaluate

OTHER METHODS OF EVALUATION:

• Peer evaluations• Teacher-student conferences• Parent-teacher conferences

Pros• Meets individual needs, interests and abilities of the student

• Great way to document and evaluate growth

• Self-evaluation and personal ownership for students

Cons• Difficult to evaluate• It takes “loads of time” to be carried out properly

Pros and Cons of Portfolio Assessment

Conclusion

Portfolio • Measures student's ability over time• Done by teacher and student; student aware of criteria

• Decide what kind of work to collect• Require students to continually evaluate their own products

Thank you

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http://www.ehow.com/about_5103845_purposes-portfolio-assessment.html

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