Portfolios are a collaborative effort

in that:

A. children,teachers,and specialists
can all choose samples to include
in a portfolio.

B. each item in the porfolio should
be discussed with parents before
it is included.

C. teachers must have input from
other teachers in the school
to develop a portfolio system.

D. teachers and administrators must
agree about items in a portfolio.

I know the correct answer is not C or D.
Isn't the correct answer A?

Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. In a word, "yes."

Yes, the correct answer is A. Portfolios are indeed a collaborative effort where children, teachers, and specialists can all choose samples to include in a portfolio. The key idea behind portfolios is that they showcase a student's growth and accomplishments in a particular period, so it is essential to involve multiple stakeholders in the selection process. By allowing children, teachers, and specialists to contribute samples, a more comprehensive and well-rounded representation of the student's abilities can be achieved. It also empowers the students to take ownership of their learning and promotes a sense of agency and self-reflection. In this way, portfolios become a collaborative tool for assessing and documenting progress.