Assessing an Assessment Portfolio

Note: Please avoid using Tk20 in multiple tabs and have it open only in one tab/browser at a time. Also, refrain from using the back button, as this may cause your session to time out and your work may not be saved. To have the best experience and ensure that your data is safely stored, please use only one tab when accessing Tk20.

Getting Started

  1. Click on Portfolios in the sidebar, then Portfolio Assessments.
  2. Click on the name of the student whose portfolio you want to assess. Use the search function as needed.
    1. On the left, you will be able to view the portfolio description, any attached standards
      and the student’s submission.
    2. On the right, you will be able to view the binder’s assessment tool(s), grant due date
      extensions, and provide additional feedback.

      The table section showing columns for Name, Portfolio Title, Template, Submit Date, and Status. Single row showing an entry with name linked. Status showing Pending.

      Portfolio List

      The split‑screen layout showing two sections side by side. Left section showing Capstone Writing Portfolio tab highlighted with fields for Title and Description. Right section showing Assessment Tools tab highlighted with a table containing columns for Assessment Tool and Description.

      Assessment Split-Screen View

Student Submissions

Students have the option to attach three different types of work.

  1. If the student has submitted a Tk20 artifact, it will be displayed on the left side of the screen. Click on the artifact name to open the attachment.

    The Writing Samples tab showing a table with columns for Name, Type, Standard, and Reflection. Two entries appearing: Term Paper Fall 2015 with File Upload type and Reflection Form link, and Article Review with Assignment type.

    Submitted Artifacts

  2. If the student has submitted a file upload, you may click on Download to save it to your computer, or you can click on View and Annotate to open the document in your web browser.

    The file section showing a single entry for Term Paper Fall 2015.docx with links for View and Annotate and Download.

    Download or View & Annotate in Browser

  3. To annotate:
    1. Select the text you wish to annotate, then click Edit icon to leave a comment.
    2. Click Save to to add your annotated comment.

      The comment panel showing fields for Comments and Add some tags here. Cancel button and Save button appearing at the top right.

      Annotation Pop-up

    3. Click Edit icon to edit your comment or Delete icon to delete it.

      The comment popup showing the comment and the commenter's name above the highlighted text entry.

      Review and Edit or Delete Annotation

Assessing Student Submissions

  1. Click on the Assessment Tools available in the right side of the screen to complete
    assessments of your student.
  2. Complete the assessment by selecting the radio button for each criterion within the
    traditional rubric, as well as any additional questions.
  3. After you have completed the form, choose one of the following actions:
    1. Save: you will save the entry and remain in the assessment tool
    2. Save & Close: you will save the entry and you will return to the previous screen
  4. Repeat this process until you have finished all assessments.
  5. When you are finished with the last form, click Submit.

Note(s):

  • If available, comments may be left for each criterion within the score column of the rubric.
  • A Grade may be entered for the student based on the Total Score.
  • You will not be allowed to submit the portfolio until you have completed all assessment tools.

    The table showing columns for Unacceptable, Acceptable, Target, and Score. Radio buttons labeled 1, 2, and 3 appearing under the first three columns. Score field appearing on the right as an empty input box.

    Rubric with Comments Under Score

    The Grade section showing fields for Total Score, Total Mean, and Grade. Total Score field showing 55. Total Mean field showing 2.619. Grade field appearing empty.

    Assign a Grade

Extend the Due Date

  1. Click on the Extensions tab on the right half of the split screen.
  2. Click Edit Due Date.
  3. Select a new due date and time.
  4. Enter a comment.
  5. Click Update.

    The Extensions tab showing a table with columns for New Due Date, Comments, Initiator, and Activity Date. Single row showing an extension entry with a new due date, comment, initiator, and timestamp. Edit Due Date button appearing on the right.

    Editing Due Date

You can also refer to the video link: Assessing a Portfolio

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