Clark County, NV 4-H Portfolio Judging Rubric
Name: __________________________________________ Grade: __________ Project: _______________________________________________
Total Points: _____________________________________ Ribbon Awarded (Circle One):
Blue (80-100) Red (50-79) White (49 or below)
(Circle One) Junior: (Ages 9-10)
Intermediate: (Ages 11-13)
Senior: (Ages 14-19)
For each section below, the judge will select the rating (excellent, good or fair) that provides the best overall match for the criteria described. The
judge will then select the appropriate points to award for each section.
The portfolio is secured in binder or 3 The portfolio is secured in a binder or The portfolio has significant
prong folder with the title sheet on the three prong folder. Correct forms are spelling, grammar and/or
front page. The portfolio is organized used. Some spelling, grammar and/or organizational errors. Forms are
Overall
correctly using approved forms and
organizational errors are present. Entry missing or lack complete
information. Incorrect forms used.
Presentation dividers. Overall appearance is neat and form lacks complete information.
clean. Correct punctuation, spelling and Name and Club omitted from the
5%
grammar is used. Entry form is filled out binder cover.
completely with all signatures. Name
and Club are listed on the binder cover.
Comments
Excellent
Good
Fair
Points Possible
4-5
2-3
0-1
5
Member is very active in project (s).
Member is active in the project. Table Member has limited involvement in
Comments
4-H Project Table clearly explains the hours and/or lacks details to effectively summarize the project. Table fails to clearly
Report Form: money invested in the project. Member the way time or money was invested in summarize the way time or money
clearly explains what was learned in the the project. Member lists what was
was invested in the project.
15%
project and records specific knowledge learned in the project.
and skills gained.
4-H
Experiences
& Activities
15%
4-H
Awards &
Recognition
5%
Member lists few skills and
knowledge.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Points Possible
12 - 15
8 - 11
0-7
15
Member is active in the 4-H program as Member is active in some 4-H program Member has limited 4-H
a whole. Only 4-H activities are included as a whole. Entries lack some details. involvement. Entries are
and full details are provided. 4-H is used
incomplete.
in descriptions where relevant.
Excellent
Good
12 - 15
8 - 11
All awards and recognition are recorded Few awards and/or recognition are
including the contest, awards, level and included however, entries lack
premium. Dates of awards are included. complete details.
Points Awarded
Comments
Fair
Points Possible
0-7
15
Few or no awards are recorded;
many details incomplete or omitted.
Points Awarded
Comments
Excellent
Good
Fair
Points Possible
4-5
1-3
0
5
Adapted from Utah State University revised 12/1/2014
Points Awarded
Points Awarded
4-H
Leadership
15%
Gives a clear picture of the
responsibilities and duties in each 4-H
leadership role. Only 4-H leadership
roles are included.
Member involved in 4-H leadership
roles, but did not clearly explain the
responsibilities and duties of the
leadership role.
Excellent
Good
11 - 15
Member involved in 4-H community
4-H Community service activities. Provides details to
give a clear picture of what was
Service
accomplished and involvement. Only
15%
lists 4-H community service. 3 or
more activities are listed.
My 4-H Story
15%
4-H Photos
And
Certificate of
Achievement
5%
Interview
5%
Member does not make it clear
that the activity is a 4-H role, or
includes non-4-H roles.
1 - 10
Member involved 4-H community
service activities. Entries lack full
details of what was accomplished
and involvement. Only lists 4-H
community service. 1-2 activities are
listed.
Comments
Fair
Points Possible
0
15
Member involved in no 4-H
service activities.
Comments
Excellent
Good
Fair
Points Possible
11 - 15
1 - 10
0
15
Each story is one page, front and back
or 2 single pages. Story shows
personal growth and development
through 4-H project work for the
current year and highlights leadership
and community service. Gives details
to demonstrate how 4-H has
influenced life.
Story is 1 page long or more. Story
shows some personal growth and
development through 4-H project
work for the current year. Story does
not highlight both leadership and
community service involvement.
Story is less than one page. Few
details are provided regarding
project work, leadership and
community service.
Good
Fair
Points Possible
12 - 15
8 - 11
0-7
15
Submits 2 pages front and back or 4
single pages utilizing space allotted.
Pictures in page protectors & show
wide variety and/or depth of projects,
leadership, service and activities that
represent 4-H involvement this year.
Photos have detailed captions.
Submits a photo page utilizing most
of the space allotted. Photos show
good project involvement, but fail to
show both leadership and service
involvement. Captions are missing or
lack details.
Photos show limited project
involvement. Photos fail to show
both leadership and service
involvement. Captions are
missing or lack details.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Points Possible
4-5
2-3
0-1
5
Good
5
Demonstration Yes
5%
5
Adapted from Utah State University revised 12/1/2014
Good
Points Awarded
Comments
Fair
Points Possible
0
5
No
Excellent
Points Awarded
Comments
No
Excellent
Points Awarded
Comments
Excellent
Yes
Points Awarded
Points Awarded
Comments
Fair
Points Possible
0
5
Points Awarded
Adapted from Utah State University revised 12/1/2014