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What is the origin of the term 'portfolio'?
What is the origin of the term 'portfolio'?
What is NOT one of the essential elements of a portfolio according to Navarro et al. (2013)?
What is NOT one of the essential elements of a portfolio according to Navarro et al. (2013)?
What type of portfolio is intended to document what a student has learned based on the intended learning outcomes?
What type of portfolio is intended to document what a student has learned based on the intended learning outcomes?
What type of portfolio documents student's proof of best efforts with respect to learning outcomes?
What type of portfolio documents student's proof of best efforts with respect to learning outcomes?
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What type of artifact in a portfolio is an example of a student's work outside the classroom?
What type of artifact in a portfolio is an example of a student's work outside the classroom?
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What is the primary purpose of including dates on all entries in a portfolio?
What is the primary purpose of including dates on all entries in a portfolio?
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Which of the following stages in implementing portfolio assessment involves specifying the content of the portfolio?
Which of the following stages in implementing portfolio assessment involves specifying the content of the portfolio?
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What is an effective way to ensure that a portfolio represents a student's own work?
What is an effective way to ensure that a portfolio represents a student's own work?
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What is a key element of effectively using portfolios for assessment?
What is a key element of effectively using portfolios for assessment?
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What is the primary purpose of using a rubric, checklist, or rating scale to evaluate a portfolio?
What is the primary purpose of using a rubric, checklist, or rating scale to evaluate a portfolio?
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Study Notes
Portfolio Definition
- A systematic and organized collection of a student's work that demonstrates their skills and accomplishments.
- Comes from the Latin words "portare" (carry) and "foglio" (sheet of paper).
Portfolio Characteristics
- Must include student participation in selecting contents, criteria for selection, and evidence of self-reflection.
- Can include artifacts, reproductions, attestations, and productions.
Types of Portfolio
- Assessment Portfolio: documents what a student has learned based on intended learning outcomes; meant to diagnose student's learning.
- Development/Growth Portfolio: documents student's progress in meeting learning targets over an extended period.
- Showcase/Best Work/Display Portfolio: documents student's proof of best efforts with respect to learning outcomes.
Essential Elements of a Portfolio
- Cover letter: summarizes the evidence of the student's learning and progress; written at the end but placed at the beginning.
- Table of Contents
- Entries: core elements (required for each student) and optional items (representing the uniqueness of each student).
- Dates on all entries to facilitate proof of growth over time.
- Drafts (first draft and revised).
- Reflection: includes a brief rationale for choosing the item.
Implementing Portfolio Assessment
- Stage 1: Identify learning outcomes to assess through portfolio.
- Stage 2: Introduce the idea of portfolio assessment in the class.
- Stage 3: Specify portfolio content.
- Stage 4: Give clear and detailed guidelines for portfolio presentation.
- Stage 5: Inform key school officials, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Stage 6: Develop the portfolio.
Ensuring Authenticity of Student Work
- Require students to do some items in class.
- Give a test.
- Ask students to explain.
Effective Use of Portfolios
- Establish the purpose of the portfolio.
- Involve students in selecting portfolio materials.
- Review what portfolio is with students.
- Set criteria for evaluation based on learning outcomes.
- Use rubric, checklist, or rating scales for scoring and judging.
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Description
Explore the concept of a portfolio, its origins, and what it entails. Learn about the importance of student participation in creating a portfolio and what elements it should include.
