1. Hooking the Portfolio Process

2. The Portfolio Process
Portfolios record 4-H’ers accomplishments in a project, leadership, community service & other activities for one year (January 1-December 31)
Portfolios are scored separate from the demonstration and are broad based in focus
Portfolio scores are 40% of a juniors final score & 50% of a seniors

3. Why Fish in the First Place? Project Work, Leadership & Service……
are teaching tools for developing desirable character traits and life skills
teach youth to help one’s
self and also help others
provide real experiences in making decisions
are age appropriate & flexible for individual development
include intrinsic & extrinsic rewards

4. Effectiveness of learning increases as move moves up the cone
The Cone of Experience
Hear-See-Do
Hear-See
Hear
80-90%
50%
20%
Effectiveness of learning increases as move moves up the cone

5. The Portfolio Tacklebox-Juniors
Standard Cover
Available online
2 pages of Accomplishments
1 page of
Supporting
Material

6. The Portfolio Tacklebox-Seniors
1 page Cover Letter
2 pages of Accomplishments
2 pages of Supporting Material
1 Certification Page
Available online in the 4-H Project & Awards Guidebook under Senior Projects
Submitted in standard “cover/folder”
Order forms on line (

7. Rating the Catch Each Section of the Score Sheet rated 1 to 10
1 -2 needs improvement
3-5 average
6-8 good
excellent
Converted to % thru computer program
Each 4-H’er receives 2 portfolio scores for a possible:
200 points (senior)
160 points (junior)

8. Portfolio Score Sheet-Junior
Background Information 5%
Main Project Work 25%
Main Project Sharing/Helping 20%
Leadership 15%
Community Service/Citizenship 15%
Other 4-H Activities 10%
Other Activities 5%
Supporting Material 5%

9. Portfolio Score Sheet-Senior
Main Project Work 20%
Main Project Sharing/Helping 30%
Leadership 20%
Community Service /Citizenship 20%
Other Activities 10%

10. Fins, Gills, Flippers.... What does it all mean?
Project Work: The Stuff that’s done
Activities
Practice to proficiency
Learning
Classes
Workshops
Tours
Interviews

11. Fins, Gills, Flippers.... What does it all mean?
Project Sharing & Helping
The 4-H’er in the specialist…he/she teaches ‘em stuff
Presentations
Demos, speeches, talks, informal & formal
Exhibits
Tri board, posters
Classes
Service
Making a difference in the community
Other Leadership
Project clubs, mentoring, leading

12. Fins, Gills, Flippers.... What does it all mean?
Leadership
In 4-H or other organization
Serve in a leadership role
Not just a participant

13. Fins, Gills, Flippers.... What does it all mean?
Service
With 4-H or individually or with other groups
When a 4-H’er helps his/her community
Not helping his/her own family

14. Fins, Gills, Flippers.... What does it all mean?
Other
Everything else
Could include second projects
Could include activities outside 4-H
Could include participation in other 4-H activities

15. To Enter, The Fish (portfolio) Must:
One side of 8 ½ x 11 paper only
Clip art on supporting material ONLY
Colored ink & papers in supporting material ONLY
Margin Requirements
Standard Cover(s)
Signatures

16. Most Often Missed in the Net
4-H’er driven
Goal setting
Build on interests
Pick a project not a presentation
Quality, Quantity &
Variety
Process vs Activity
Portfolios are a reporting tool not the end result of the work