For this reason, it is difficult to condense portfolios into a quick, easy, and accurate format. The information on portfolio assessment that appears below attempts to condense these essential elements into a fast and easy form that maintains adequate reliability and validity. Portfolio Contents Portfolios may include a variety of different materials depending on their purpose and intended use. Moreover, some portfolios allow for students to include optional materials that reflect their particular learning goals and interests.
Most portfolios are either process and product portfolios.
As a result, these portfolios tend to be long and complicated. Product portfolios are not as long and complicated since they only include finished products such as written papers in final form. Therefore, when teachers need quick, easy, and accurate portfolios they usually rely on product portfolios. Portfolio Management and Scoring Successful portfolio assessment requires careful planning and record keeping. Most teachers use portfolio content checklists as an essential element in a management and tracking system.