What is portfolio assessment?
Portfolio assessment examines a purposeful collection of student work and evidence of progress over time.
Core approach and practice
Conceptual framework A portfolio is not a random folder of finished work; it has a purpose, selection rules and timeframe. Drafts, revisions, final products and learner reflections can show development. Implementation steps Teachers define objectives, required and optional pieces, criteria and feedback dates. Learners explain why they selected particular evidence.
Evaluation and practical cautions
Contribution to learning Portfolios can reveal process, progress and varied performance that one test may miss. They support reflection on strengths and next goals. Limits and sound use More documents do not automatically mean better evidence. Criteria are needed for consistent judgment, and access to private material should be controlled.