Portfolios

The idea of portfolios is more appealing then actually using portfolios for a type of assessment. I remember having portfolios in third grade rather than report cards. I would choose random assignments and write whatever could quickly come into my mind about them. My parents would set up an appointment to come in and see my portfolio and to speak about my progress with my teacher. I would sit outside the classroom while this went on, left out of the whole process. I would much rather be able to see a grade than to have this abstract idea about my supposed progress. This is why I believe I will stick with tests in my own classroom this way I can see what my students really know and where they are struggling.