What is a portfolio of best works?
Like an artist’s portfolio, the portfolio of best works contains only the student’s best works. The portfolio might center on a single style of work or it might encompass a wide variety of pieces, such as reflective writings, scientific investigations, mathematics problem solving, explanations of concepts, multimedia productions, or any evidence of student achievement. Like any professional portfolio, a student portfolio should have a clear and relevant purpose. The student can be allowed to choose samples to include in the portfolio, either totally or in part, as long as the work included meets the purpose. Also like professional portfolios, the amount of work in the portfolio must be limited, but changes can be made as performance improves. Like all forms of assessment, preparing for portfolio assessment is essential.
