摘要:AbstractThe portfolio is an alternative method of assessment with formative value for students. The portfolio deals with the,savoir-fair” aspects of the field of study, therefore it is recommended for any competence-centered educational system. With regard to the operational objectives, the portfolio allows the assessment of more complex cognitive targets. In this study, we realized a comparative analysis between the features of the portfolio acknowledged by experts in education and those identified by students, expressed as advantages-disadvantages. The study was conducted on 60 engineering Master's students in the first year, studying,Psycho-pedagogy of adolescents, youth and adults” - a course integrated in the psycho-pedagogical training program.