ASSESSMENT 2 (MIDTERM)

A portfolio can include a variety of materials, such as __________.

• A. tests and quizzes

• B. homework assignments

• C. artwork and writing samples

• D. all of the above

The purpose of portfolio assessment is to __________.

• A. measure student achievement at a single point in time

• B. provide feedback to students and teachers

• C. identify students who need remediation

• D.provide clear instructions to student

When developing a portfolio assessment, it is important to __________.

• A. provide clear instructions to students

• B. align the assessment with learning objectives

• C. establish criteria for evaluating the portfolio

• D. all of the above

The types of evidence included in a portfolio may vary depending on the __________.

• A. grade level of the students

• B. subject area being assessed

• C. length of time the portfolio covers

• D. all of the above

One advantage of portfolio assessment is that it __________.

• A. allows students to take ownership of their learning

• B. is quick and easy to administer

• C. provides a single score that can be used for grading

• D. all of the above

When selecting materials to include in a portfolio, students should choose items that __________.

• A. they are proud of

• B. they found easy to complete

• C. received a high grade on

• D. all of the above

The process of developing a portfolio assessment should involve __________.

• A. students

• B. teachers

• C. parents

• D. all of the above

When evaluating a portfolio, it is important to __________.

• A. provide detailed feedback to the student

• B. use a rubric or scoring guide

• C. compare the portfolio to a single benchmark

• D. all of the above

One disadvantage of portfolio assessment is that it __________.

• A. can be time-consuming to develop and evaluate

• B. does not provide a comprehensive picture of student learning

• C. is not reliable or valid

• D. encourage students to think critically about their own learning

The purpose of including a reflection component in a portfolio assessment is to __________.

• A. encourage students to think critically about their own learning

• B. allow teachers to assess student motivation

• C. provide additional evidence of student achievement

• D. all of the above