The advantage of portfolios over other forms of assessment is that they give a more complete picture of the change over time in student achievement. They are important they provide insight into the knowledge on one's own thinking processes and strategies and the ability to modify processes and strategies. One goal in providing standards-based curriculum is to identify for teachers, learners, and parents what is to taught and learned. Students who know, think about, and discuss their progress toward achievement of those standards will be better able to impact and control their success. Conversely, student responses to self-assessments, when analyzed by the teacher provide information, which informs the teaching process and enables adjustment in classroom instruction.
Students complete checklists so they can regularly share concerns with their teacher.
Students examine the work in their portfolios and journals then provide a written or oral summary of their progress. East Side Educational Consortium. All rights reserved. This site was published through a TLCF Grant from the PDE in 2001.