Which term best fits when selecting evidence of learning collected over time?

• A. Rubric
• B. Portfolio
• C. Scoring Guide
• D. Summative Assessment

Answer: (B)

Collecting evidence of learning over time is best represented by a portfolio. A portfolio is a curated set of student work and reflections gathered across weeks or months, showing how understanding and abilities develop. It can include drafts and final products, performance tasks, teacher feedback, and self-assessments, all organized to reveal growth, patterns, and the progress made toward specific goals. Because it compiles multiple pieces of evidence from different moments, a portfolio offers a richer view of learning than a single test or score, making growth and mastery easier to see and discuss with the student.

A rubric is a tool that defines criteria and levels of performance to evaluate work, but it isn’t the collection itself. A scoring guide serves a similar purpose as a framework for grading, not the assembled evidence. A summative assessment is typically a single evaluation at the end of a unit, which captures performance at one point in time rather than over a period.