Steps to Make a Portfolio

1. Sort your work into 3 piles, according to the 3 standards

• The 3 piles should be:1. Science variables2. Graphing3. Average, error and

accuracy

Use the portfolio requirement handout to help you (download it from my website)

2. Choose your BEST work from each of the 3 piles

• Make sure that you choose 1 assignment that shows me that you understand the material.

3. Choose an assignment that shows your growth as a student

• A good assignment would be one that you:– Struggled with– Took a long time to finish– Did not complete because

you did not understand it– Were unfamiliar or

uncomfortable with at first

– Never did an assignment like this before

4. Choose your favorite assignment

• A good assignment is one that you– Are proud of– Had the most fun with– Used to study for the

test and it helped a lot

5. Write a paragraph for every assignment that you choose

• Make sure that you explain why you choose the assignment

• Explain how you felt about the assignment (it was hard, easy, fun, stressful)

• Explain how the assignment did or did not help you

• Talk about if you would like to do the assignment again and explain why

6. Have someone edit your paragraphs

• Make sure– There are no spelling

errors– The sentences are

complete– You have 5 sentences for

each paragraph• Check the rubric for

more specific details (download it from my website)

7. Create a table of contents and a title page (should be typed)

• A table of contents shows the pages that your work is on (download one from my website)

• Example:

• A title page has your name, period, date and title

• Example:

Investigation PortfolioFirst and Last Name

Period XAugust 15

Table of Contents

Title Page #Reflection 2Accuracy Handout 3Graphing Practice 4Quiz 1 5Growth 6Favorite 7

8. Type and print the paragraphs, title page and table of contents

• If you do not have a printer, use a printer at school in the library OR computer lab during these times:– Before school– Nutrition break– Lunch– After school

9. Put the portfolio in order

• 1st page= title page• 2nd page= table of contents• Next page or two= typed reflection paragraphs• Next page= Average, error, accuracy • Next page= Scientific variables• Next page= Graphing • Next page= Growth• Next page= Favorite

10. Attach the pages together and fill out the checklist

• You may use a staple or a report cover to attach the pages

• Use the checklist I gave you (you can download another one from my website) to make sure that you have completed everything

• Use the rubric to ensure that you have met the requirements for the grade you want (download it from my website)

11. Turn it in

• Remember, turn it in ON TIME so that you can re-do it for full credit within the next week.

• If you miss the due date, turn it in ASAP because the grade drops 10% every day.