Peer Assessment Aims The aims of this peer assessment are twofold: 1. to provide information to the markers to help with their assessment of student work 2. to give students feedback from their peers to help students to improve their skills when working as part of a team. In terms of point 2, it is important that the feedback be used in a positive way. It should only include "constructive criticism", i.e. it should: 1. Provide positive feedback so that the team member understands what they are doing that works well. 2. Provide constructive criticism, i.e. advice about how a team member could improve their team work. 3. Be polite and positive. In terms of point 1, although there are two peer assessments scheduled as part of this assessment item (one in week 7 and one with the final submission in week 11), it is also important that you alert your tutor as early as possible if you are experiencing any problems within your group (for example, if a team member is not attending meetings or is coming to meetings unprepared). The peer assessment forms are on the next two pages. Instructions In the assessment statements in the Peer assessment forms below you are to highlight your selection from the choices (Strongly agree, agree, neutral , disagree, strongly disagree). For example, if you strongly agree with a statement you would highlight your selection as follow: Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree   Peer Assessment Form Peer Assessment submitted by: Feedback for Team Member Name: Assessment: 1. Was dependable in attending group meetings: Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 2. Came prepared to group meetings (i.e. had made a genuine attempt to complete the tasks in preparation for the meeting) Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 3. Contributed positively to the group discussions Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 4. Willingly accepted assigned tasks Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 5. Helped others with work when needed Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 6. Did work accurately and completely Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 7. Worked well with other group members Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 8. Overall was/is a valuable member of the team Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree Additional Comments (constructive criticism – can include both positive comments and areas for improvement) Peer Assessment Form Peer Assessment submitted by: Feedback for Team Member Name: Assessment: 1. Was dependable in attending group meetings: Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 2. Came prepared to group meetings (i.e. had made a genuine attempt to complete the tasks in preparation for the meeting) Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 3. Contributed positively to the group discussions Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 4. Willingly accepted assigned tasks Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 5. Helped others with work when needed Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 6. Did work accurately and completely Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 7. Worked well with other group members Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 8. Overall was/is a valuable member of the team Strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree Additional Comments (constructive criticism – can include both positive comments and areas for improvement)