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Group Work: Assessment and Grading

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Group Work: Assessment and Grading

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Grading small group work can be a challenge. Most instructors use a combination of individual product and group product, often developing a percentage split based upon the assignment (e.g. 70% individual work and 30% group work).

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Grading small group work can be a challenge. Most instructors use a combination of individual product and group product, often developing a percentage split based upon the assignment (e.g. 70% individual work and 30% group work). Many instructors also assess the processes of group work. They often do so by asking students to complete group and self-assessment. Following are sample forms for process assessment. Sample Peer Evaluation Form for Small Group Work
The team member Needs Improvement= 1 Adequate= 2 Outstanding= 3
Prepares
Listens
Contributes
Respects others
Demonstrates the following skills:
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Communication
Decision making
Subtotals
Total
 
Sample Self-Evaluation Form for Small Group Work
Name______________________________________________ Group Number or ID__________________________________ Project Title_________________________________________
Rate yourself on your performance on the project using the following scale: 5 = Always 4 = Frequently 3 = Sometimes 2 = Rarely 1 = Never
Performance Criteria Rating
I was prepared to contribute to the group
I stayed on task
I listened to others
I participated in discussion
I encouraged others to participate
Overall I felt my performance in the group should be rated:
pdf-logo-png Download the Group Work: Assessment and Grading worksheets.   Adapted from the Magna Online Seminar presentation, “Choosing and Using Group Activities in the College Classroom,” 2015.