In developing portfolio, there are 8 basics steps to follow, since portfolio entries

represent a type of performance, these steps resemble the principles for developing good
performance assessments. Decide what assessment information is needed to document learner
attainment of the objective (or
curriculum standard) and how that information can be obtained. The portfolio must be aligned in
assessment tasks with the identified objective and proposed learner outcomes. The more
important thing in portfolio is to score the portfolios. Teachers score the portfolios based upon
predetermined criteria and rubrics.

And in different guidelines in assessing portfolios of students, it is important to know the

purpose of that portfolio which enables students to reflect their real performance, to show their
weak and strong domain and to observe student's progress during the learning process, and
encourages students to take responsibilities for their own learning. You want your portfolio to
make you look as good as possible. Rather than throwing all your work in at random, be
selective. Everything you include should be something you're proud of, but the opening pages in
particular should focus on your best accomplishments. Remember - unfamiliar ways of teaching
and assessment are potentially threatening and confusing to students. It is important to present
the portfolio guidelines clearly, and to go over the guidelines periodically. Although all the
guidelines - goals, content, timetable, etc. should be presented to the class orally, so that they
can discuss the procedure and ask questions, there should also be written guidelines to back-up
the points discussed and for reference while preparing the portfolio. It is helpful to prepare these
guidelines in question-and answer form. If necessary, use Mother tongue language writing.