Portfolio assessment emphasizes the instructional environment with a focus on the outcomes of learning.Which of the following statements is correct? Portfolio assessment
A)is infrequently administered.
B)provides a single testing opportunity.
C)uses only one type of work sample.
D)uses real-world tasks collected over time.

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Portfolio assessment involves collecting and analyzing a variety of real-world tasks and work samples over time, rather than relying on a single testing opportunity or a limited number of work samples. It is a comprehensive approach to evaluating student learning that emphasizes the instructional environment and the outcomes of learning. Therefore, option D is correct. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the nature of portfolio assessment.

Portfolio Assessment Emphasizes the Instructional Environment with a Focus on the Outcomes