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  Case: Pitfall in Group Work
You have created a small group project and have intentionally divided the rubric to include some individual grades, but most of the 100 pts are collaborative. You know that a student has not been pulling their own weight in a group and you also wrestle with the fact that by not doing the work he/she has not proven mastery of the skills you were assessing, yet will still earn a passing grade. How do you address this?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
When doing group work, have students to rate their peers. Give the group members I survey for each member and have them rate the helpfulness of that student. To keep the responses anonymous pull the student one by one and have them complete the survey individually. Also, tell the students you are making notes on the students who are working hard and the ones who are not. Also tell them points will be deducted from their individual grade.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: That is a great idea.
Rated On: March 14, 2015 7:08 pm
Rated By: aGudyS
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Having students rate each other in the group works would ensure that the teacher has a clear idea about which students are not completing their work.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 8:18 pm
Rated By: tygaBu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Love the idea you have of an anonymous rating of the peers. I also think the participation grade should reflect that the student did not "pull their weight" and the rubric should be clear about what is expected for participation.
Rated On: February 22, 2018 8:06 pm
Rated By: aJysah