Question

What is a portfolio as used in the early childhood curriculum?

A. A form of informal assessment that uses a collection of a child's work samples and other products
B. A form of informal assessment that focuses on a sequence of events over a given point in time
C. A form of informal assessment that involves watching a child in an attempt to gather information on his or her behaviors
D. A form of informal assessment that uses the engagement of a child in discussion through questions

Answer 1

The correct answer is option A: "A form of informal assessment that uses a collection of a child's work samples and other products". There are many types of portfolios. Even though you collect child's work samples and other products, the focus is on the process they have been doing during the year. So, at the end of the year, when you open and see the child's portfolio, you can tell how much that child has grew and learned in the subject.