Name: _____________________________________ Date: _____________

M. Riling Portfolio Write-Up: Instructions and Rubric

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instructions and rubric

To create your write-up, choose the
portfolio entry of which you are the
most proud.

Then explain exactly how you got from
the question to your answer.
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What kinds of entries are students !#"+, of?
-a problem that looked difficult at first, but that
they figured out
-a problem that they solved differently from
everybody else
-a problem that they solved in a creative way they
dont usually do
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-./$ should your write-up be like?
-Explain exactly what you did! This includes both the
tricks that worked, but also the dead ends. You
can write that you were confused or even
overwhelmed.
-Explain why you did things. How did each step lead
you to perform the next step?
-Did you receive any help or look anything up in your
notes, a book, or online?
-Show us what you did. That includes calculations,
graphs, or any visuals.
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What should your write-up 012 be like?
-A simple list of steps.
-Just the calculations.


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Creativity
Solves the
problem in a
totally new
way
Solves the
problem with
a new spin on
a basic
technique
Puts a few
personal
touches on a
basic
solution
technique
Solves the
problem in a
basic way,
perhaps one
that was
shown in
class
Explains
Why
Explains how
each step
leads to the
next.
explains
thought
process and
the math in
detail.
Explains
most of the
thought
process, but
not always
how new
information
led to new
choices.
Explains
some of the
math
material, but
not the
thought
process.
Only shows
the steps.
SHOWS
WORK
Every
calculation,
graph,
visual, and
reference is
included.
Most
calculations
and graphs
are included,
but not all.
Some
specific
work is
shown, but
not enough
to follow
the steps.
No specific
work is
shown.
EASY TO
follow
The reader
never has
any
questions.
There are a
few places in
which the
reader does
not follow.
The reader
understands
the basic
premise, but
not the
details.
In general,
the reader
cannot
understand
what is
written.
Neatness,
spelling,
and
grammar
The write-up
is typed or
neatly
written. It
would
suffice in a
professional
situation.
There are
several
errors or
the write-up
is a little
messy.
The write-up
is very
messy but it
does not
impact
legibility.
The write-up
is extremely
messy. it
makes it hard
to read.