Evaluating individual contributions to group projects

Derek Covill; Tim Katz; Steven Smith; Dan Hicks

Evaluating individual contributions to group projects

Derek Covill, Tim Katz, Steven Smith, Dan Hicks

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Abstract

This study describes a method of setting and assessing group projects that has been developed and successfully implemented on our undergraduate Engineering and Product Design degrees for over 10 years. A simple weighted-matrix method, applied in Excel, generates a weighting factor based on a peer assessment of the contribution and effort of each student. This weighting factor, when multiplied by the group mark, is used to calculate an individual student's mark. The methodology used was reviewed considering relevant literature in the fields of group project learning and project-based learning, with implications for large cohorts discussed. Finally, two case studies are examined with issues and resolutions highlighted.

Original language	English
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published - 10 Sept 2020
Event	International conference on engineering and product design education - VIA University College, Herning, Denmark Duration: 10 Sept 2020 → 11 Sept 2020 Conference number: 22 https://epde.info/epde2020/

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Conference	International conference on engineering and product design education
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Herning
Period	10/09/20 → 11/09/20
Internet address	https://epde.info/epde2020/

Keywords

group assessment
individual contribution
self assessment
peer assessment
assessment
Group
contribution
individual
accuracy
validity

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