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Using Portfolios in Education

Information and resources for the effective use of portfolios in assessing students.
Student Portfolios
What are student portfolios? What is their purpose? This glossary entry takes a look at the definition of student portfolios.
Student Portfolio Items
Here is a list of possible items that could be included in a student portfolio.
Student Portfolio Planning Checklist
Student portfolios provide an excellent way to measure the growth of student work over a period of time. This student portfolio planning checklist helps teachers as they plan how to create an effective student portfolio assessment for their classroom.
Student Portfolios
Having students create portfolios can be a rewarding endeavor. This article looks at how to get started creating portfolios and the benefits of student portfolios.
Portfolio and Test Essay
Although this discussion is about of the use of portfolios at a college many points are applicable to the middle and high school levels.
Student Portfolios: Classroom Uses
Don't miss this Office of Research Consumer Guide discussion of portfolios which includes research findings, drawbacks and sources of additional information that you can write for.

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