For Homeschool Parents. I was just curious as I finish preparing for the next year. I have a ton of Math assignments I would REALLY like to pitch. As well as some other papers that I don't feel they will use again. I kept tests for all subjects, names of books they used and reports they wrote. Is that enough?
I should add, my daughters ar 15 and 10. 10th and 5th grade. Thanks.

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No, I only keep their writings, short stories, poems, and some art work; if they have a lot you'd like to save, you could take pictures of their work, and make a scrap book for them.
I keep a journal, and make weekly entries.
When the time comes again to make a transcript, we will translate it into "edu speak" as my husband (M.Ed) likes to call it.

I make a note for myself what it is we need to pay extra attention to, and since they have to be 85 % or over in understanding the materials , or concepts before we move on it is not needed to keep "assignment papers" for record keeping, unless your state has such requirements.

I keep a reading list, and check mark in a different color for each child if they read the book, and sometimes we discuss it. (verbal narration)
We do not do formal tests, their daily, or weekly work is how we measure progress in math, as well as in the different components of language arts.
All other subjects are accumulative, and over the years they gain knowledge of them through reading, debating the issues, or hands on projects, and experience.

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I save everything in plastic storage boxes, but know I'll end up throwing it away eventually. I'm kind of obsessive/compulsive about stuff like that, but I figure if anyone for any reason ever asks to see what we've done, I have all the "evidence" I need to show that they've been taught well.

I'm sure what you have is plenty, as long as the state doesn't require more.

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My 3 sons are 32, 31, and 27, I tried to save just about everything. I was Very Lucky I was a stay at home mom, till my son graduated from high school. I'm doing everything backwards....then I started working.
So Bless....both stay at home & working Moms....Your Saints !!!!!
I made scrapebooks, long before scrapebooks were popular mine aren't fancy.
But each boy had about 20 books for display at their graduation party, plus I made a photo books galore, and a huge collage of pictures.
I really Loved doing it!, wonder if they appreciate all the Time, Effort, & Love, that I put into it ? But I would do all over again !!!!

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No. There's no need to keep every assignment. Keep a sample of different topics covered, especially if their tests scores didn't reflect the work they did.

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In the very beginning I did (kindergarten) then I went through at the end of the year and got rid of all but the best, mainly art and writing assignments. Then the next year, not so much saved, continually pruning the mountain of paper!
When I began homeschooling, that "save everything" started all over again.
But now, I am back to the point, of only saving the best: projects they did their best on, art projects, higher level exams, book reports, poetry, things that are sentimental or relevant to a portfolio.
I think you are doing enough, but you may want to hang on to some examples of writing assignments and other projects for a portfolio.

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