PORTFOLIOS ASSESSMENT

While a test can give teachers a small snapshot of a student's mental abilities, an assessment portfolio provides a much more in-depth, authentic assessment of the pupil's skill level. Although the task of creating an assessment portfolio takes more time and effort than giving a standard test, the resulting picture of the student's skill level is so much more clear that it often proves worth the extra time. As you set about assessing your students, guide them through the creation of an assessment portfolio and use this tool to better your understanding of your their actual skill level. Instructions Define the purpose for the portfolio. List the things that you want the portfolio contents to show. For example, if creating a portfolio for science, you might want it to show that the student understands and can utilize the scientific method as well as that the pupil is familiar with an array of science-related vocabulary. Pick a portfolio container. If the planned portfol