STUDENT PORTFOLIO

 

    Introduction 

               A student portfolio is a comprehensive ,ongoing collection of work samples,projects,and other supporting bodies of evidence that demonstrate a student's present level of educational performance and serves as an assessment tool. 

       Unlike standardized assessments ion the form of test,portfolios provide a broader picture of the entirety of the student's learning process.This full picture of the student assists teachers when developing learning opportunities and tracking progress. 

Essentially,portfolios should fulfill the following criteria; 

   *  Demonstration of academic achievement and progress 

   *  Alignment with grade-level standards 

   *  Reflection  on the individual's learning process 

   *  Archive  of accomplished work 

Purpose of Student Portfolios : 

      Essentially a portfolio serves as an alternative assessment tool to more formal methods. This comprehensive assessment  is necessary when looking at the implementation of teaching method such as constructivism,which is a theory that focuses on the individual learner playing an active role in the building of knowledge,as well as multiple intelligence theory.