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Portfolios in Science
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                                                                        Mrs. Pratt; 7A Science

Portfolios in Science

        Each student is expected to maintain a portfolio.  The portfolio is a 1 ½-2” three ring binder that is a collection of all the work that the student completes throughout the year.  Portfolios are a work in progress and are an important assessment tool that students are encouraged to use to assess their own learning through reflection.  Portfolios stay in the classroom and are added to on a weekly basis.  Students are able to review work at this time and will review and reflect on assignments twice per term; during midterm and at the end of the term.  Since the portfolio goes home with the midterm and report card, students and parents can review work and reflect on progress together.  The portfolio is also a great communication tool.

        Any and all work, quizzes, tests, and projects are available for students to take home for parents and guardians upon request.  Students are encouraged to utilize their portfolios to review for tests and quizzes.  It is a great study tool.  The portfolio should be saved at the end of the school year and can be used for 8th grade review before MCAS.  High school CP and AP biology students have even saved their portfolios and have made good use of them in biology.  The contents of the portfolio will vary and is dependant on the type of work completed in any given quarter.  Corrected homework assignments, class work, quizzes, tests, projects/rubrics, lab reports, and portfolio reflection coversheets are some of the types of work contained in the portfolio.

        The portfolio reflection coversheet is an important piece because this check-off sheet  outlines all of the completed/assigned work during a particular quarter.  Student progress can and should be compared to the portfolio reflection cover sheet.  When portfolios come home, please plan to take time to review your child’s work and make any comments you wish.  Please sign and date the portfolio cover sheet.  Students earn points toward their homework grade for the successful completion and timely return of their portfolio.