Aims: 

The main aims of the project were to:

• redesign the current software into a more usable web-based application
• train a broader base of teachers to adopt the Peer Assess Pro tool
• extend evaluation of student and teacher outcomes from the use of the tool
• extend the impact of the system through expanding adoption of the tool amongst tertiary institutions.

Methodology: 

Peer Assess Pro, is a system designed to enhance the effectiveness of student team peer feedback. Peer Assess Pro provides teachers and team members with quantitative and qualitative information that enables timely, constructive conversations focused on precise pinpointing of team members strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to improve their contribution to their teams’ achievement.

Research question:

• How can we improve the fairness and quality of feedback provided to students participating in teamwork?

Additional resources:

Since the completion of the project, Peer Assess Pro has developed two further resources to support teachers using team assignments:

• an infographic poster summarising their advice for teaching using team assignments, including tips and checklists
• an ebook, "How to Teach using Team Assignments: The 7 step formula for fair and effective team assignments"  that significantly expands on the advice outlined in the poster.