Formative Assessment

The following is the definition of portfolio assessment which of the statement is not true?

• Presents the students most outstanding work

• Portfolio assessment prioritize quanlity over quality and depth

• An authentic form of assessment

• The systematic collection, review and analysis of a student work over time

A type of portfolio assessment that also known as showcase portfolio or display portfolio, that presents the students most outstanding work

Answer explanation

Best work portfolio is also known as showcase portfolio or display portfolio as the name suggests, displays the student’s most impressive works chiefly to demonstrate the most successful outputs of his/her achievement vis-a-vis a set of learning outcomes.

In making and compiling portfolio, is there a need to inform the school officials, parents and others stakeholders?

• Yes

• No

• It depends on the Teacher

• Yes, the Teachers are bound to infrom school officials and stakeholders in case of complain about the new assessment

The word portfolio comes from portare and foglio means?

Answer explanation

The term “portfolio” originates from the Latin words “portare” (to carry) and “folio” (sheet of paper).

Is a student totally free in the choice of what to include in the assessment

• No

• YES

• No, student is bound by the learning outcomes.

• It depends on the kind of portfolio

This are documents or products that are produced as a result of academic classroom work.

This type of portfolio is intended document what a student has learned based on intended learning.

Answer explanation

The result of an assessment portfolio informs both the classroom teacher and the student the extent to which the intended learning outcomes have been attained.

What are the three main types of portfolios in an educational context?

• Assessment portfolio, development/growth portfolio, showcase/best-work portfolio

• Growth portfolio, assessment portfolio, showcase/best-work portfolio

• Growth portfolio, assessment portfolio, showcase/best-work portfolio

• Assessment portfolio, growth/developmental portfolio, showcase/best-work portfolio
  

What is the primary purpose of an assessment portfolio?

• To document a student’s progress over time

• To celebrate a student’s best work

• To provide feedback on specific learning outcomes achievement

• To present evidence for college applications or job interviews