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Innovation Fund 2013
Self and Peer Assessment
Interim Report
John Lockey
School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering
Newcastle University
Students Perception of Peer Assessment
Proposal
A Cross Cultural Study
Collaboration with other Schools
£3,740 Funding Support
Students Perception of Peer Assessment
Modules used for Focus Groups
On Line Questionnaires have been developed and
sent to students for feedback.
Focus groups have taken place for last years stage
three students.
Surveys and group meetings to take place after
Christmas.
Focus Group Meetings
Companies you worked with?
At the End of Semester 1 did you understand the aim and process
of Peer Assessment?
How would you rate yourself and the members of your group
today?
Similarly or Differently if Differently Why?
Did you understand how P.A. may affect your overall grade?
Do you think the process is Fair/Unfair? (If unfair explain why)
What can we do to improve the Peer Assessment?
Results of Interim Survey (Part)
The majority of students in Singapore (52%) were unsatisfied with
their final grade as compared to the students in the UK (70%) who
were generally satisfied with their result
The majority of students from both countries agreed that the peer
assessment was fair
The majority of students from both countries to agree to leave their
ratings of each other’s contributions unchanged, if given the option
to reassess.
The majority of students in Singapore (92%) believe that PA can
be improved whereas in the UK, majority of the students believe
that the PA cannot be improved any further (93%)
Peer Assessment Form
Assessed Student
Names
Contribution to group
Was he/she regularly at the group meetings and available for discussion,
planning and actions?
Did he/she contribute to the needs of the group? e.g. produce ideas, listen to
others, provide leadership or direction, help the group function well as a team.
Did he/she do what was agreed to be done at the meetings?
Did he/she take a fair share of the work?
Overall Rating
Peer Assessment Grading
A for an outstanding contribution - this should be
used rarely
B for a leading contribution
C for a significant contribution - this is the expected
average level of contribution
D for a below average contribution
E being for a very limited contribution
N being for NO contribution - this should be used
only in exceptional circumstances
Questions?