Question 1

The main purpose of the classroom portfolio is to

Accepted Answer

A)   improve student learning
B)   rank order student performance
C)   hold parents accountable
D)   reduce discipline problems A

Question 2

Appropriate portfolio entries may include

Accepted Answer

A)   book reports
B)   science projects
C)   poetry
D)   all of the above D

Question 3

A showcase portfolio shows samples of a student's

Accepted Answer

A)   best work
B)   worst work
C)   woodworking project
D)   written reports A

Question 4

A collection of student work selected to show student learning progress is called a

Accepted Answer

A)   developmental portfolio
B)   showcase portfolio
C)   formative assessment
D)   work sample

Question 5

When planning for the use of portfolios, one major consideration is

Accepted Answer

A)   whether selection-type items will be used
B)   the construct-related validity of portfolio entries
C)   the criteria used to score portfolio entries
D)   whether a table of specifications will be constructed

Question 6

Evaluating a student's final level of overall performance on a portfolio requires

Accepted Answer

A)   an analytic scoring rubric
B)   anecdotal records
C)   a holistic scoring rubric
D)   a process assessment

Exam 10: Assessment in Distance Education