1. Steps to Make a Portfolio

2. 1. Sort your work into 3 piles, according to the 3 standards
The 3 piles should be:
Science variables
Graphing
Average, error and accuracy
Use the portfolio requirement handout to help you (download it from my website)

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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 Portfolio
First and Last Name
Period X
August 15
Table of Contents
Title Page #
Reflection
Accuracy Handout
Graphing Practice
Quiz
Growth
Favorite

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 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.