A concise, three-word description of what all Metro students need to prove that they can do (the ESSENCE of portfolios).
What is "Know. Do. Reflect."?
100
The decision you must communicate if after defense, Q&A, and deliberation, the panel still has a single box unchecked.
What is a re-submit?
100
The three possible outcomes of a portfolio defense.
What are PASS, RE-SUBMIT, and PASS WITH DISTINCTION.
100
Because if they don't, they can lose their slot ON THE DAY of their defense.
Why should students make sure to dress professionally?
200
Portfolios are an assessment of students not just as students, but as _____ in the ______.
What is "LEARNERS (in the) WORLD"?
200
The often overlooked "other half" of being able to identify an area of growth.
What is a strategy?
200
Because if we are not, we will lower our standards, and pass a student without integrity.
Why should we BE FEARLESS of re-submits?
200
Because if they don't, students can lose their slot THE NIGHT BEFORE their defense.
Why should students make sure to have complete archives?
300
The role of artifacts in portfolio defenses.
What is evidence for an argument?
300
The four leadership skills. (Cs)
What is Communicating Effectively, Thinking Critically, Completing Projects Efficiently, Collaborating Productively?
300
The one thing that will be most decisive in whether or not a Re-Submit will be done successfully. This also helps to make a Re-Submit into a real opportunity, as opposed to a failure.
What is a Revision Notes Checklist?
300
What we must express and hold fast to, consistently, in order to maintain our integrity, communicate confidence in our students, and call ourselves college prep?
What are HIGH STANDARDS?
400
The setting in which all students must prove themselves.
What is a college-style/level forum?
400
One great reason to always bring the focus back to the checklist, and evidence. This can make a poor defense look good, or a good one look bad.
What are presentation skills?
400
The four parts of your introduction.
1. Welcome
2. The WHY of portfolios
3. WHAT it will look like (process)
4. Closing (introduce first defender)
400
The two most challenging connections students must make to their artifact knowledge & skills in order to pass.
What are connections to THE WORLD and connections to OTHER CLASSES.