DEPARTMENT OF
TEACHER EDUCATION
“Purposes of Portfolio Assessment”
(A Written Report)
In Partial Fulfilment of the Course Requirements in
PrEd 161n – Assessment in Learning 2
Prepared by:
CHRISTINE T. ESTILLORE
MARK ERIC B. DIAZ
ELIES MAY OSABEL
Submitted to:
HELMAR G. YCONG
Instructor
1st Semester, AY 2023-2024
I.
Objective(s):
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To identify teaching objectives in order to measure performance through a
portfolio.
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To examine the facts and scale the student's achievement.
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Documenting student learning and development on specified outcomes.
II. Introduction
The use of portfolio assessment has become increasingly important in
education in recent years. It is not just a collection of student work, but a
comprehensive tool for evaluating and highlighting a student's progress,
accomplishments, and skills in different areas. Unlike traditional testing, portfolio
assessment provides valuable insights into a student's development, critical
thinking, and ability to apply knowledge in real-life situations. This paper explores
the benefits of portfolio assessment and how it empowers both teachers and
students in their quest for meaningful education. Also, we will be focusing on what
are the several purposes of portfolio assessment and its rationale for its use.
III. Body
Purpose(s) of Portfolio Assessment:
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Portfolio assessment matches assessment of teaching.
-The end results that will be evaluated consist of the outcomes of classroom
discussions and work, and they are not mere distractions from the dullness of
classroom tasks. These outputs hold significant value and contribute to the overall
learning experience. They serve as tangible evidence of the students'
engagement, understanding, and application of the concepts taught in class. It
allows them to gauge the effectiveness of their teaching methods and adjust their
approach accordingly.
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Portfolio assessment has a clear goal.
-During the process of cognitive testing, specific goals are established at the
outset; however, it is not guaranteed that the actual items used in the test will
accurately measure the attainment of these objectives.
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Portfolio assessment gives a profile of learner abilities in term of depth,
breadth, and growth.
-Portfolio assessment allows students to showcase their high -quality work, free
from the stress and time constraints often associated with traditional testing, with
the aid of various resources and materials. This form of evaluation provides a
platform for students to exhibit their capabilities and talents in a more relaxed and
flexible manner, allowing for a more comprehensive and holistic understanding of
their abilities.
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Portfolio assessment is a tool for assessing a variety of skills not
normally testable in a single setting for traditional testing.
-The portfolio serves as a comprehensive display of students' abilities,
showcasing their written, oral, and graphics work in various formats to highlight
the skills they have honed.
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Portfolio assessment develops awareness of own learning students.
-In order to assess their own growth and the effectiveness of their efforts in
relation to predetermined objectives, students are required to engage in regular
self-reflection throughout the various stages of their progress. By consistently
referencing the initial set of goals and objectives, students are able to gauge their
progress and evaluate the quality of their work at each juncture.
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Portfolio assessment caters to individuals in a heterogeneous class.
-The reason why Portfolio Assessment is considered to be flexible is because
it allows students to showcase their abilities in a way that suits their individual level
of understanding and accommodates different learning styles and ways of
expressing strengths.
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Portfolio assessment develops social skills.
-On certain occasions, individuals may be evaluated based on their contribution
to group or paired assignments, thereby requiring them to engage in interactive
and collaborative processes in order to successfully accomplish the given tasks.
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Portfolio assessment develops independent and active learners.
-In order to effectively monitor their progress and set meaningful learning goals,
students are required to carefully choose and justify the contents of their portfolios.
This educational objective cannot be accomplished solely through traditional
testing methods, regardless of how meticulously these tests are designed and
administered.
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Portfolio assessment can improve motivation for learning and thus
achievement.
-When students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their own
accomplishments and value, they develop a strong desire to engage in and
complete learning activities. Conversely, when this sense of empowerment is
stripped away, they experience feelings of inadequacy and their motivation
diminishes, particularly in a traditional classroom environment.
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Portfolio assessment provides opportunity for student-teacher dialogue.
-One of the benefits of portfolio assessment is that it allows the teacher to
develop a deeper understanding of each student. Additionally, this assessment
method encourages collaboration between students and teachers, as they work
together to set goals and discuss grades. These opportunities for joint goal-setting
and negotiation are not typically available in a traditional classroom environment.
IV. Summary
The use of portfolio assessment in education serves a numerous of purposes.
It offers students a comprehensive means to document and display their learning
journey, growth, and achievements over time, going beyond conventional testing
methods. Educators employ portfolios to gain deeper insights into individual
student progress, enabling customized instruction to cater to specific needs and
learning styles. Moreover, portfolio assessment nurtures self-examination, goalsetting, and heightened self-awareness, fostering lifelong learning skills.
Ultimately, it enriches the educational experience by promoting a holistic
perspective on student abilities, imparting a sense of responsibility, and facilitating
a deeper comprehension of student accomplishments in the context of their
educational development.
V.
References
Basto, J. H. (2014, August 14). Portfolio Assessment Method. Retrieved from slideshare.net:
https://www.slideshare.net/janehbasto/portfolio-assessment-37972154
BRADLEY, K. (2018, June 25). New Trends in Classroom Authentic Assessment. Retrieved from
Classroom.synonym.com: https://classroom.synonym.com/purposes-portfolio-assessment5103845.html
Chan. (2021, May 21). Assessment in Learning. Retrieved from youtube.com:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZsUzHeETFY
Mueller, J. (2018). Authentic Assessment Toolbox. Retrieved from jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu:
http://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/portfolios.htm#whyuse
VI. Quiz
Certainly, here are ten multiple-choice quiz questions about the purpose(s) of
portfolio assessment, along with their answer key:
1. What is one of the main purposes of portfolio assessment?
a) To make classroom tasks more interesting
b) To match assessment with teaching
c) To evaluate only classroom discussions
d) To avoid distractions from learning
Answer: b) To match assessment with teaching
2. Why are the outcomes of classroom discussions and work considered
significant in portfolio assessment?
a) They distract students from classroom tasks.
b) They hold no value in the learning experience.
c) They serve as evidence of engagement and understanding.
d) They are irrelevant to teaching methods.
Answer: c) They serve as evidence of engagement and understanding.
3. What is the role of specific goals in portfolio assessment?
a) They guarantee accurate measurement of objectives.
b) They are not necessary in portfolio assessment.
c) They are established at the outset of the process.
d) They hinder cognitive testing.
Answer: c) They are established at the outset of the process.
4. How does portfolio assessment provide a profile of learner abilities?
a) It focuses solely on traditional testing.
b) It measures only breadth of knowledge.
c) It evaluates in a relaxed and flexible manner.
d) It ignores the variety of skills students possess.
Answer: c) It evaluates in a relaxed and flexible manner.
5. What type of skills does portfolio assessment allow students to showcase?
a) Only written skills
b) Only oral skills
c) A variety of skills in different formats
d) None of the above
Answer: c) A variety of skills in different formats
6. How does portfolio assessment contribute to developing awareness of one's
own learning?
a) It requires self-reflection throughout the process.
b) It discourages students from setting objectives.
c) It eliminates the need for predetermined goals.
d) It focuses solely on teacher feedback.
Answer: a) It requires self-reflection throughout the process.
7. Why is portfolio assessment considered flexible?
a) It caters to a homogeneous class.
b) It doesn't accommodate different learning styles.
c) It allows students to showcase abilities based on their understanding.
d) It doesn't take into account individual strengths.
Answer: c) It allows students to showcase abilities based on their understanding.
8. What effect does portfolio assessment have on student motivation for learning?
a) It decreases motivation in a traditional classroom.
b) It empowers students and increases motivation.
c) It has no impact on motivation.
d) It discourages learning activities.
Answer: b) It empowers students and increases motivation.
9. How does portfolio assessment promote student-teacher dialogue?
a) It discourages collaboration between students and teachers.
b) It avoids setting goals and discussing grades.
c) It allows teachers to understand students better.
d) It removes opportunities for negotiation.
Answer: c) It allows teachers to understand students better.
10. What is one benefit of portfolio assessment not typically available in a
traditional classroom environment?
a) Higher grades for students
b) Joint goal-setting and negotiation
c) Fewer assignments for students
d) Less collaboration between students and teachers
Answer: b) Joint goal-setting and negotiation