portfolio assessment - single point rubrics

For portfolio assessment (a blank template is shown below) students use a version of a single-point rubric. Students fill in the LEFT-MOST COLUMN by inserting a picture of their evidence from weekly tasks, and then they add an explanation below to demonstrate their understanding of the learning target. Students then submit the portfolio, upon which the teacher will fill in comments on the RIGHT-MOST COLUMN. Students are then given the opportunity to read feedback and make any necessary adjustments before resubmitting for another score, and more comments.

This practice promotes equity of student voice by having them determine what they would like assessed. Students have to meta-analyze their work to determine their best evidence of learning. This centers students instead of the teacher -- in traditional classrooms, students are told what is graded. This model inverts the power dynamic.