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, mathematical reasoning, 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?
d. Some of her/his “best pieces” of graded individual work with commentary?
e. Some lessons addressing K-12 learning objectives related to mathematical reasoning and discrete mathematics.
c. A brief letter to the instructor with relevant commentary?
3. On a 0-4 scale, with 3 being a good score, 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, mathematical reasoning, and mathematical communication?
a. Problem Solving:
b. Mathematical Reasoning:
c. Communication: Substantial reflection in e-mail, letter, lesson plans, and commentary:
4.
On a 0-4 scale, with 2 being satisfactory, how well organized, attractive,
potentially useful as a teaching resource, and effective is the portfolio?
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