Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Foundations of Reading Practice Exam

What is a primary outcome of a successful Portfolio assessment?

1. Identifying learning preferences

2. Providing a comprehensive view of a student's work

3. Administering final exams

4. Calculating overall GPA

The correct answer is: Providing a comprehensive view of a student's work

A primary outcome of a successful Portfolio assessment is providing a comprehensive view of a student's work. Portfolios are designed to showcase a range of a student's abilities, achievements, and progress over time. They typically include various artifacts, such as assignments, projects, and reflections, which together illustrate the learner's skills, creativity, and understanding of the subject matter. This holistic perspective allows educators to see not just the end results of a student's efforts, but also the development of their skills and knowledge throughout the learning process. In contrast, identifying learning preferences, administering final exams, or calculating overall GPA are more focused aspects of education that do not encompass the breadth of a student's learning and growth that a portfolio assessment aims to highlight.