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Which of the following is true about the portfolio assessment? A. It is one of the advanced varieties of norm-referenced tests B. Contains a student's self selected samples of work done in a curricular area C. Contains subject-teacher's selection of work samples by a student in a curricular area D. Contains a student's self selected samples to indicate progress achieved in a curricular area E. It is used by schools for certification of students Choose the correct option.

Which of the following is true about the portfolio assessment? A. It is one of the advanced varieties of norm-referenced tests B. Contains a student's self selected samples of work done in a curricular area C. Contains subject-teacher's selection of work samples by a student in a curricular area D. Contains a student's self selected samples to indicate progress achieved in a curricular area E. It is used by schools for certification of students Choose the correct option. Correct Answer B, D and E

A portfolio assessment is a systematic and organized collection of evidence used by the teacher and student to monitor the growth of the student's knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a specific subject area.

Key Points

  • Portfolio assessment requires students to collect and reflect on examples of their work providing both instructional components to the curriculum and offering the opportunity for authentic assessment. It provides evidence of a student's learning.
  • It contains a student's self-selected samples of work done in a curricular area.
  •  It contains a student's self-selected samples to indicate progress achieved in a curricular area.
  •  It is used by schools for certification of students.
  • Portfolios capitalize on students' natural tendency to save work and become an effective way to get them to take a second look and think about how they could improve future work.
  • It fosters students' reflection and helps them to self-monitor their learning.

Thus, it is concluded that B, D, and E are true regarding portfolio assessment.

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