Portfolios

Portfolios can be used as an authentic assessment tool in the classroom, or as a method to showcase your professional accomplishments. This collection of articles and resources will help your students build portfolios to demonstrate what they've learned so that you can monitor their progress with fewer tests. There are also resources for collecting your professional accomplishments to provide potential employers with an example of your work.

Portfolios for Students Introduction to Portfolios Learn how to design and implement a portfolio assessment program for your students. Portfolios: Types Learn how to design and implement a portfolio assessment program for your students. The Portfolio Process Learn how to design and implement a portfolio assessment program for your students. Designing and Implementing a Portfolio Program Learn how to design and implement a portfolio assessment program for your students. Math Portfolios Share an article that offers insight about using portfolios in a math class. Included is a list of suggested contents. Working Portfolios Working portfolios contain work a student is currently involved with. This lists suggested items for this type of portfolio. Reading Portfolios Outlined is the contents of a portfolio teachers can keep to record the progress of a student's reading throughout the year. Preparing an Art Portfolio Distribute an article that describes what makes an excellent art portfolio. Photographing an Art Portfolio Find step-by-step procedures for photographing an art portfolio. Students can use slides of their art work for Advanced Placement exams and college applications, among other uses. Professional Portfolios for Teachers Professional Portfolios for Teachers Learn how to create a professional portfolio that accurately showcases your talents as an educator. This demonstration of your work is great to bring with you when you are interviewing for a new job. Organizing a Professional Portfolio Concrete ideas on what to include in a Professional Portfolio for teachers. Preparing a Portfolio for an Interview Find helpful tips on preparing your professional portfolio for an interview for a new teaching job. This is advice will surely be invaluable when it's time to discuss your past work with your prospective employer.

Content Records Portfolio Guide Have your students use this for their final portfolio to record the work they have done. Portfolio Record This organizational tool will help students keep track of the contents of their writing portfolio. About My Portfolio 2 Keep track of student projects by having them answer questions about projects and portfolios. About My Portfolio 1 Students will describe the contents of projects or portfolios with this printable. Portfolio Planner This organizational tool will help plan a comprehensive and effective portfolio. Portfolio Assessment Portfolio Assessment Guide A guide to creating excellent portfolio assessments. Portfolios: Assessment Strategies Learn how to design and implement a portfolio assessment program for your students. Portfolio Assessment Grade and comment on your students' portfolios with this checklist. Portfolio Final Evaluation: Teacher Rating Use this form to evaluate all kinds of portfolios. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Portfolio Final Self-Evaluation Students can use this format to evaluate a completed portfolio. Portfolio Assessment Chart Make use of this chart to assess portfolios. Portfolio Assessment Rubric Evaluate performance over an extended period of time by incorporating portfolios in your student assessment. This rubric will help you assess neatness, accuracy, and completeness of components in a portfolio. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.