What is a portfolio? Just like a collection of a person’s finest work is brought to an interview, the same can be done within the classroom environment. Teachers began using a portfolio for their students to assess their writing. One of the most common ways is to have the student put all of their assignments in a special folder. Then two weeks before the quarter or semester ends, have the student go through all of their writings and decide which ones they feel best portray their strength. Once the writing assignments are chosen, the student then has two weeks to … Continue reading →