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The IB PYP Student Portfolio
Hello there! In this article, I will cover the different formats of a commonly used document of learning across the IB PYP: the student portfolio. I'll share my experience with the value and function of such a document and how to incorporate reflections across the content and the elements of the PYP framework.
Function: The Purpose
With the fact that every school has a responsibility to maintain evidence of students’ learning, the PYP Portfolio acts a source for collecting, recording and storing the evidence. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) emphasises student agency, inquiry-based learning, and holistic development and the student portfolio plays a crucial role in the PYP. While it is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged and considered an essential part of the programme.
The PYP portfolio serves as a source for collecting, recording, and storing evidence of students’ learning.
Its purpose is multifaceted:
- Documenting Learning: The portfolio documents students’ learning, ...
