PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT METHOD Definitions:

“A portfolio is a collection of evidence that is gathered together to show a person’s learning journey over time and to demonstrate their abilities” (Butler 2006)

“Collection of student work that demonstrates achievement or improvement” (Stiggins 1994)

“Prepared with a particular audience in mind”

Features and Principles of Portfolio Assessment

1. A portfolio is a form of assessment that students do together with their teachers.

2. A portfolio represents a selection of what the students believe are best included from among the possible collection of things related to the concept being studied.

3. A portfolio provides samples of the student’s work which show growth over time.

4. The criteria for selecting and assessing the portfolio contents must be clear to the teacher and the students at the outset of the process.

Purposes of Portfolio Assessment

1. Portfolio assessment matches assessment to teaching.

2. Portfolio assessment has clear goals.

3. Portfolio assessment gives a profile of learner abilities in terms of depth, breadth and growth.

4. Portfolio assessment is a tool for assessing a variety of skills not normally testable in a single setting for traditional testing.

5. Portfolio assessment develops awareness of own learning by the students.

6. Portfolio assessment caters to individuals in a heterogeneous class.

7. Portfolio assessment develops social skills.

8. Portfolio assessment promotes independent and active learners.

9. Portfolio assessment can improve motivation for learning and thus achievement.

10. Portfolio assessment provides opportunity for student-teacher dialogue.

Use of Portfolio

1. Evaluation 3. Showcasing 2. Documentation 4. Growth

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