The Use of Peer Assessment to Improve Students’ Learning of Geometry

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dk Siti Nabilah Pengiran Omar ◽  
Masitah Shahrill ◽  
Masriatol Zuraifah Sajali
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
Mathematics Classroom ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Peer Feedback ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Student Role ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Student Centred Learning

Abstract This mixed-method action research study aimed to examine the effect of the use peer of assessment in a Brunei Mathematics classroom in the learning of Geometry. This study offered insights into the use of a student-centred learning approach, which the participants held the role as an assessor of peer’s work, and the use of peer feedback as a potential learning source in changing students’ conception and understanding in the topic of Angle properties. The study revealed that the use of peer assessment had significance in improving students’ performance in the learning of Geometry and there was evidence of knowledge retention as a result from the intervention as seen in the improved post-test performance on similar mathematical problem. In addition, the mathematical works in the post-test still showed evidence of misunderstandings and misconception in the concept of Angle. Despite the unsatisfactory quality of peer feedback given by the participants, the assessing activity and the student’ role as the assessor had increased cognitive, metacognitive awareness and self-regulation in their learning. Overall, the participants showed positive perception and attitude towards the use of peer assessment as a learning tool in Mathematics and considered it as a means for knowledge sharing. There was still concern of emotional sensitivity and anonymity despite the effort to maintain the anonymity of the students’ work and identity as an assessor.

Nurturing Student Writing Knowledge, Self-Regulation, and Attitudes in Higher Education

2022 ◽  
pp. 27-53
Author(s):  
Eleni Meletiadou
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Student Writing ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Writing Performance ◽  
Post Test

Self-assessment (SA) is regarded as a prestigious method of formative assessment in higher education. The present study explored the use of SA as an inclusive practice aiming to help students improve their writing performance, self-regulation, and attitudes. Forty-four undergraduate students attended an academic writing module for one semester. Students had all used peer assessment (PA) during the previous semester and were then asked to use SA. The lecturer provided training, mentoring, and coaching throughout the implementation taking into consideration students' individual learning needs. Students' pre-test and post-test scores showed that SA improved undergraduate students' writing performance more than PA. The findings from students' pre- and post-implementation survey revealed that SA had a strong impact on students' self-regulation. Considering the findings from the students' focus group discussions final essays and self-reflective journals, SA was challenging but developed students' autonomy, critical thinking, and sense of personal accountability significantly.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN DESAIN PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PENILAIAN DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoppy Wahyu Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Learning Design ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mathematical Performance ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Initiation Stage

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan desain pembelajaran berbasis penilaian dan melihat keefektifannya terhadap performa matematika siswa di sekolah dasar. Desain penilaian dikembangkan berdasarkan empat unsur, yaitu fokus pembelajaran, pertanyaan efektif, umpan balik formatif, serta penilaian diri dan sejawat. Tahapan yang direncanakan untuk implementasi pengembangan meliputi tahap inisiasi, konsolidasi, dan penanaman. Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan hasil pada tahapan pertama sebagai langkah awal untuk tahapan-tahapan selanjutnya. Performa matematika diukur dengan tes kemampuan pemecahan masalah dari 37 siswa kelas tiga sekolah dasar yang dengan suka rela berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini. Data kemampuan pemecahan masalah diperoleh dengan menggunakan pre-test dan post-test. Analisis dilakukan lewat statistik deskriptif, uji normalitas, dan statistik nonparametrik (Wilcoxon Signed Rank) dengan program SPSS 21. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa terdapat peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika siswa sekolah dasar melalui desain penilaian yang telah dikembangkan. Kata Kunci: penilaian, pembelajaran berbasis penilaian, pemecahan masalah, pembelajaran matematika DEVELOPING AN ASSESSMENT-BASED LEARNING DESIGN IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Abstract: This research was aimed to develop an assessment-based learning design and to investigate the effectiveness of the mathematical performance of elementary school students. The design was developed based on a framework consisting of the learning focus, effective questions, formative feedback, and self-and peer-assessment. The stages of the development included the initiation stage, consolidation, and the embedding stage. This study was to describe the results of the initiation stage as the first step. The mathematical performance was measured using a test of a problem-solving abilities. The subjects consisted of 38 third-grade students selected based on purposive sampling. The problemsolving ability data were gathered using the pre-test and the post-test. This study found that there was an increase in the mathematical problem solving ability of elementary school students through the assessment-based learning design.

The Effect of Anonymous Peer Assessment on Writing Ability of the Eleventh Grade Students at SMK PGRI 1 Singaraja

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
A.P. Adhiyanti ◽  
A.A.I.N Marhaeni ◽  
I.P.I Kusuma
Keyword(s):  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Academic Year

  This study aimed to investigate the effect of anonymous peer assessment on students’ writing ability. Quantitative approach was used in this study. Post-test only control group design was the design used in this experimental study. The post-test only control group design was designed to discover the purpose of this study which was to investigate the significant effect on writing ability between students who obtain feedback from anonymous peer assessment and students who obtain feedback from conventional assessment. The study was conducted at SMK PGRI 1 Singaraja. The eleventh grade students in Academic Year 2017/2018 were chosen as the population. The samples were 44 students from XI AP and XI UPW. The instruments used in this study were lesson plan, anonymous peer checklist, writing scoring rubric, and writing test. Writing scoring rubric and writing test were used to obtain the data through post-test while lesson plan and anonymous peer assessment were used during the treatment. The data then was analyzed by using SPSS 16. The results of the analysis show that (1) the mean score of the experimental group was 77.55 while the mean score of the control group was 68.77. (2) The t-observe was 3.892 and it exceeded the t-critical value which was 2.018. Therefore, based on the aforementioned results, it can be concluded that there was a significant difference on writing ability between the eleventh grade students who obtained feedback from anonymous peer assessment and those who obtained feedback from conventional assessment at SMK PGRI 1 Singaraja in academic year 2017/2018. 

scholarly journals Bijou: Engaging Young MSM in HIV Care Using a Mobile Health Strategy

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 232595822110308
Author(s):  
Tiffany Chenneville ◽  
Hunter Drake ◽  
Kemesha Gabbidon ◽  
Carina Rodriguez ◽  
Lisa Hightow-Weidman
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Retention In Care ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Literacy Engagement ◽  
Southeastern Us ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Living With Hiv

Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) living with HIV experience challenges with retention in care, which negatively affects viral suppression. To address this, researchers piloted Bijou, a program designed to provide health education through electronically delivered behavior and risk reduction modules. Participants were 29 YMSM aged 19-24 living with HIV from the southeastern US. Participants completed pre, post, and 3-month follow-up (3MFU) surveys assessing knowledge, intervention acceptability, satisfaction, self-efficacy, ehealth literacy, and usability. Findings revealed significant improvement in knowledge and e-health literacy from pre-test to post-test but lost significance at 3MFU. Self-efficacy scores did not show significant differences from pre-test to post-test or 3MFU. Participants who completed all modules considered Bijou usable and acceptable; however, many did not complete the program. Findings suggest a need for adaptations to promote knowledge retention, e-health literacy, engagement over time, and research with a larger, more representative sample.

Motivation Matters: Three Strategies to Support Motivation and Engagement in Mathematics

2021 ◽  
pp. 105345122199480
Author(s):  
Stephanie Morano ◽  
Andrew M. Markelz ◽  
Kathleen M. Randolph ◽  
Anna Moriah Myers ◽  
Naomi Church
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Mathematics Classroom ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Token Economy ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
High Preference ◽  
Motivation And Engagement ◽  
Behavior Specific Praise ◽  
Attentive Behavior

Motivation and engagement in mathematics are important for academic success and are sometimes compromised in students with disabilities who have experienced a history of frustration and failure. This article explains how general and special education teachers can implement three research-supported strategies for boosting motivation and engagement for elementary students with or at risk of emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) in the mathematics classroom. The strategies include (a) reinforcing engagement and motivation in mathematics using behavior-specific praise and token economy systems; (b) teaching self-monitoring and self-regulation strategies to promote attentive behavior and academic achievement; and (c) using the high-preference strategy to build behavioral momentum and support completion of nonpreferred tasks.

Do Different Roles of Anesthesia Residents Improve Knowledge Retention after Non-Technical Skills Workshop?

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (9) ◽  
pp. 1519-1527
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Anesthesia Residents ◽  
Predictors Of Change

Objective: The authors assessed whether anesthesia residents who acted as a scenario creators would have better knowledge retention than their juniors 90 days after participating in a simulation-based anesthetists’ non-technical skills (ANTS) workshop. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study via simulation ANTS workshop was conducted at a university hospital in southern Thailand in November 2017. Seven third-year post-graduate (PGY-3) residents volunteered as scenario creators, while the remaining anesthesia residents were randomly selected to participate in or observe three case scenarios, which were cardiac arrest, hypotension, and difficult ventilation. Resident’s knowledge was assessed before, immediately after, and 90 days after the workshop using a 20-item multiple-choice questionnaire. Predictors of change in knowledge scores were analyzed using multivariate linear regression analysis and presented as beta coefficient (β) and 95% confidence limits (CL). Results: Twenty-four anesthesia residents were recruited in the present study and included eight PGY-1, seven PGY-2, and nine PGY-3. The roles consisted of seven scenario creators, seven participants, and 10 observers. The overall immediate post-test and 90-day post-test scores increased significantly compared to the pre-test scores with a mean of 15.5 and 13.2 versus 11.7 (p<0.001 and p=0.007, respectively). The predictors of change in 90-day scores were PGY-3 versus PGY-1 (β 95% CL 4.0 [0.5 to 7.6], p=0.039), and role of participants and observers versus scenario creator (β 95% CL 5.5 [2.2 to 8.8] and 6.7 [2.8 to 10.6], p=0.004, respectively). Conclusion: Anesthesia residents who were participants or observers could improve their knowledge 90 days after a simulation-based ANTS workshop without necessarily being a scenario creator. Keywords: Anesthetists’ non-technical skill; Knowledge retention; Scenario creator; Simulation workshop

scholarly journals Graphic Design Students’ Per spectives and Attitudes t owards Feedback w ithin Peer Assessment in Design Studio Pedagogy

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 22-33
Author(s):  
ERIC FRANCIS ESHUN
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Peer Feedback ◽  
Studio Pedagogy ◽  
Design Students ◽  
Quality Learning

This paper reports the validity of the hypothesis that giving and receiving peer feedback during studio critique supports the assumption that the nature of feedback affects student learning and student perceptions of the quality of the learning experience. The research question is whether peer feedback operated under studio pedagogy has the potential of enhancing quality learning. The purpose of this study is to examine student perceptions of peer feedback in a studio-based learning environment. This is a case study where data was collected qualitatively. This study clearly demonstrates the positive perceptions of peer feedback held by design students and the influence these perceptions have on students’ learning outcomes.

scholarly journals DIFFERING EFFECTS OF CONFERENCE AND PEER ASSESSMENT ON WRITING SKILL OF EFL LEARNERS

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1108-1116
Author(s):  
Maryam Manafi Anvar ◽  
Azadeh Nemati
Keyword(s):  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Previous Method ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Peer Evaluation ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Teacher Guidance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Evaluation Group ◽  
Post Test

This study intended to demonstrate the significant differences between conference and peer evaluation on writing skill of EFL learners in Pooyesh Language House of Bandar Lengeh. To find out the differences, two types of tests (pre- test before treatment and receiving feedback, post- test after treatment and receiving feedback) were given to two groups of students (30 students for conference and 30 students for peer evaluation). The participants were all teen and adult students who were studying at the same level in this Language House. The writing tests were taken from their previous books which they had practiced before. The pre-test was given to students. In conference group, a mark was given to them by their teacher and during the term the students learned how to write through their teachers comments, but in peer evaluation group, through their classmates comments, so in the second group the classmates just checked each others papers and found errors without giving any mark, because they were not familiar with assessment system; it was the teacher task. In the first group, the teacher was familiar with assessment system, but in peer evaluation group the students found how to check other students' writing as treatment, according to IELTS writing assessment criteria, through their teacher guidance. The post- test was given at the end of the term and previous method was repeated. The results of the study indicated that there was no statistically significant difference between conference and peer evaluation, so the research questions were rejected. The results gained from the two variables were analyzed according to quasi experimental design.

scholarly journals Influences of Peer Assessment Types on Performance and Students’ Perspectives on Online Peer Assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Ren-Yu Liao ◽  
Ching-Tao Chang ◽  
Chun-Ying Chen
Keyword(s):  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Peer Feedback ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Group Project ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
Confounding Variables ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Professional Assessment ◽  
Online Peer Assessment

This paper reports on a study involving the design of online peer assessment (PA) activities to support university students’ small-group project-based learning in an introductory course. The study aimed to investigate the influences of different types of PA in terms of the rubric (quantitative ratings), peer feedback (qualitative comments) and hybrid (a combination of the rubric and peer feedback) on students’ project performance, and to explore further students’ perspectives on online PA. The quantitative findings suggested that (a) students in the hybrid condition likely had better project performance than those in the peer feedback condition did, and (b) students in the rubric condition could perform equally well as those in both of the hybrid and peer feedback conditions. The qualitative findings suggested that besides types of assessment, other possible confounding variables that might affect performance included perceived learning benefits, professional assessment, acceptance, and the online PA system.

scholarly journals Investigating the Validity of Different Peer Groupings in the Assessment of English Writings

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Zhou Bi ◽  
Tan Mengyu ◽  
Yuan Diying ◽  
Pan Liandi
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Classroom Assessment ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Peer Feedback ◽  
Homogeneous Grouping ◽  
Positive View ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
Proficiency Level

Peer assessment is an indispensable part in classroom assessment and it serves as a very useful way of promoting learning. However, different ways of peer grouping may influence the validity of peer assessment. This study analyzes the quality and quantity of feedback, adoption rate of feedback as well as scores of students’ original drafts and the revised versions. It finds that all ways of grouping can promote learning but the degree of validity varies among groups. Besides, accuracy and adoption rate are high in students’ feedback, which means peer feedback is effective to a great extent. Among all the ways of grouping, homogeneous grouping i.e. pairing students with the same or similar language proficiency level can archive more significant promotion in learning. In general, students hold a positive view towards the validity of peer assessment.

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