Engineering Notebook for PLTW

1. Portfolios
© 2011 Project Lead The Way, Inc.Introduction

2. Design Portfolio
• Purpose of this presentation
– Define portfolio
– Explain portfolio uses
– Indicate portfolio content
– Give examples of portfolio entries

3. What Is a Portfolio?
A collection of documents selected for a
particular purpose.
• Record history or important events
• Document a design
• Display experience and skills
• Display best work
• Organize a collection of materials

4. Portfolio Types
• Types of portfolios
– Project
– Course
– Longitudinal or Growth
– Showcase
• For our purposes, we will focus on a
project portfolio here

5. Portfolio Structure
• A design process
can be used to
arrange a project
portfolio in a logical
manner
© 2012 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

6. • Protective front
and back covers
• Spiral binding so
that portfolio opens
fully to lie flat
• Personal logo
• Contact
information
Physical Aspects of a Portfolio

7. • Contains
– Your picture
– Brief autobiography
– Content related to
your goals
Personal Information Page

8. • Design project
introduction
• Design brief
• Explains the
problem, the
challenge, and the
project constraints
Project Information Page

9. Research
• Examples of
project research
• Key findings
– Validation
– Justification
• Information is
straightforward
and clear
• Brief

10. • Show ideation
process or result of
brainstorming
• Include several
types
• Evidence of
concept selection
process
Sketches

11. • Document idea
development work
• All dimensions
• Information to
justify materials
selected
• Mathematical
calculations
Technical Drawings

12. • Assembly
explanations
• Images of
prototypes
Modeling

13. • Test procedure
• Test data
• Statistical
information to
support solution
• Suggested
improvements or
modifications
Testing and Evaluation

14. Reflection and Rubrics
• Reflect on process
and outcome
• Include rubrics
• May include self-
assessment
• May include team
assessment

15. The Completed Portfolio
• Stands alone
• Can be used in presentations
• Cites sources