Student Portfolios

What is a student portfolio?

• a collection of photographs taken by a student.

• a folder used to store school supplies.

• student portfolio is a type of backpack used by students.

• a collection of work and accomplishments that showcases a student's skills, abilities, and growth over time.

Which of the following is a benefit of using student portfolios?

• Provides a snapshot of a student's performance on a single day

• Encourages reflection and self-assessment

• Focuses solely on summative assessments

• Requires minimal involvement from the teacher

What is an effective approach when teaching students how to build a portfolio?

• Provide them with a pre-made template and have them fill in the content.

• Give them complete autonomy without any guidance or instructions.

• Offer structured guidance, including examples and checkpoints for development.

• Assign the task as homework without any in-class instruction.

What is the role of reflection in student portfolios?

• allows students to critically analyze their own learning and growth, identify strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and make improvements.

• is a waste of time and does not lead to improvements.

• is not necessary for learning and growth.

• is only for identifying strengths, not weaknesses.

How can teachers effectively incorporate student portfolios into their teaching practice?

• By only using portfolios for high-performing students.

• By using portfolios as a replacement for traditional assessments.

• By regularly updating and reviewing portfolios, providing feedback, and encouraging student reflection and goal-setting.

• By only including final versions of assignments in the portfolio.

How does the inclusion of peer feedback contribute to the effectiveness of student portfolios?

• It is not necessary to include peer feedback in portfolios.

• It provides an additional perspective and helps students gain insights into their work.

• Peer feedback is solely for the purpose of grading and assessment.

• Peer feedback should be limited to only positive comments to maintain a positive learning environment.

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