Evaluation of _________________________________’s Mathematics Portfolio

 

1.Does the content of the portfolio address the intended purpose of the portfolio?

 

a.  Are there samples of her/his best work in problem solving and mathematical communication?

b.  In her/his commentary and samples, does she/he indicate the acquision of the expected range and quality of mathematical skills, abilities, concepts, and appreciations?

 

2.  Does the portfolio include the expected elements?

 

a.  A table of contents?

b.  Some "best pieces" of group work with commentary?

c.  A print out of her/his electronic journal showing evidence of reflective thinking or curiosity?
d.  Some of her/his “best pieces” of individual work, including some non-graded work, with commentary?

e.  A brief letter to the instructor with relevant commentary/reflections?

 

3.  On a 0-5 scale, with 3 being satisfactory, how well has the student followed the guidelines for written work, and how well has she/he met the criteria for the evaluation of problem solving and mathematical communication?

 

a.  Problem Solving:

b.  Communication:  (Substantial reflection in e-mail, letter, lesson plans, and commentary):

 

4.  On a 0-5 scale, with 3 being satisfactory, how well organized, attractive, potentially useful, and effective is the portfolio?