The document provides a rubric for grading a science binder with 10 criteria including having a dedicated 3-ring binder, labeled dividers, work organized behind the dividers, evidence of class materials like notes, handouts, homework, and assignments stored in an orderly fashion with an overall neat and complete appearance. The student is asked to self-grade their binder according to this rubric before the teacher provides their own evaluation.

1. PHS Science Name: __________
Communicating in Science Requires Organization
Mark yourself.
The teacher will grade afterwards.
Rubric for Grading a Science Binder
Have a dedicated 3-ring binder
Have labeled dividers
Work organized by divider and stored neatly BEHIND the divider on the rings (not
in pockets)
Syllabus stored behind its divider
Evidence of handouts
Evidence of notes taken in class
Evidence of homework
Evidence of writing assignments returned and stored in order
Evidence of class activity work
Overall appearance: neat, complete, and college-level
TOTAL
/10
PHS Science Name: __________
Communicating in Science Requires Organization
Mark yourself.
The teacher will grade afterwards.
Rubric for Grading a Science Binder
Have a dedicated 3-ring binder
Have labeled dividers
Work organized by divider and stored neatly BEHIND the divider on the rings (not
in pockets)
Syllabus stored behind its divider
Evidence of handouts
Evidence of notes taken in class
Evidence of homework
Evidence of writing assignments returned and stored in order
Evidence of class activity work
Overall appearance: neat, complete, and college-level
TOTAL
/10