Question

What is the main purpose of using portfolios as a tool of evaluation?

• A. To identify specific learning difficulties.
• B. To provide brief, factual notes on unusual student behavior.
• C. To measure cognitive ability through standardized tests.
• D. To showcase student achievement, growth, and skill development over time.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. To showcase student achievement, growth, and skill development over time.

Portfolios

• Collections of student work gathered over time (e.g., essays, projects, art, recordings) that demonstrate learning, growth, and skill development.

• To showcase student achievement, illustrate longitudinal trends, and provide evidence of competence.