In plain English
It brings together chosen pieces of a student's work in one set. Those pieces are kept to show the student's abilities, progress, or achievements.
In context
Here, "portfolio" means the collection of selected pieces of a student's work being uploaded to show abilities, progress, or achievements.
- Situation
- Applying for admission, scholarships, financial aid, and following decision status
- What it communicates
- names an upload of sample work
Meaning limits
The term by itself does not say how large the collection is or what form the pieces take.
Examples
“The teacher opened Leo's portfolio of drafts and final essays so his family could see how his writing had improved across the year.”
“At the end of the term, each student uploads a portfolio of chosen work to show what they have achieved.”