Who should review the portfolio?
All stakeholders should review at least a sample of portfolios. However, students and parents should be well informed if outside reviewers are going to be used. Outside reviewers such as business people, scientists, and people in science- related fields can be portfolio reviewers. Student names must be removed or parents and students must agree to leave names visible. Portfolio review can be a vital link to the community. Once community members begin to review real student work, most find it enjoyable and informative. These community members gain a better understanding of what the school is trying to do and will have a much better understanding of student progress. They can view the portfolio in light of their own experience and dispense valuable written or verbal insights to individual students. Care must be taken to keep this process a positive experience for students. Individuals who are over critical or provide only negative comments should not be part of this process. Having poten
All stakeholders should review at least a sample of portfolios. However, students and parents should be well informed if outside reviewers are going to be used. Outside reviewers such as business people, scientists, and people in science- related fields can be portfolio reviewers. Student names must be removed or parents and students must agree to leave names visible. Portfolio review can be a vital link to the community. Once community members begin to review real student work, most find it enjoyable and informative. These community members gain a better understanding of what the school is trying to do and will have a much better understanding of student progress. They can view the portfolio in light of their own experience and dispense valuable written or verbal insights to individual students. Care must be taken to keep this process a positive experience for students. Individuals who are over critical or provide only negative comments should not be part of this process. Having poten
