These experiences carry over to other students who want to accomplish the same. It gives the students the incentive to work together in the process of learning. Attendance is very much linked to these experiences. The ability to connect with the 'essence of learning' is also the chief motivator for a student to look into the future and envision an employment goal. It transmits hope.
Students like to measure their success.
Portfolio assessment has not been very effective for the students. The portfolio serves more as a 'present' to the teacher. We have students who submit drawings to the teacher for their portfolio. Also, portfolio work has to be 'perfect'. It is never their original writing with mistakes.