1. John Lockey School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering Newcastle University Innovation Fund 2013 Self and Peer Assessment Interim Report

2. Students Perception of Peer Assessment  Proposal  A Cross Cultural Study  Collaboration with other Schools  £3,740 Funding Support

3. Students Perception of Peer Assessment  Modules used for Focus Groups  On Line Questionnaires have been developed and sent to students for feedback.  Focus groups have taken place for last years stage three students.  Surveys and group meetings to take place after Christmas.

4. Focus Group Meetings  Companies you worked with?  At the End of Semester 1 did you understand the aim and process of Peer Assessment?  How would you rate yourself and the members of your group today? Similarly or Differently if Differently Why?  Did you understand how P.A. may affect your overall grade?  Do you think the process is Fair/Unfair? (If unfair explain why)  What can we do to improve the Peer Assessment?

5. Results of Interim Survey (Part)  The majority of students in Singapore (52%) were unsatisfied with their final grade as compared to the students in the UK (70%) who were generally satisfied with their result  The majority of students from both countries agreed that the peer assessment was fair  The majority of students from both countries to agree to leave their ratings of each other’s contributions unchanged, if given the option to reassess.  The majority of students in Singapore (92%) believe that PA can be improved whereas in the UK, majority of the students believe that the PA cannot be improved any further (93%)

6. Peer Assessment Form Assessed Student Names Contribution to group Was he/she regularly at the group meetings and available for discussion, planning and actions? Did he/she contribute to the needs of the group? e.g. produce ideas, listen to others, provide leadership or direction, help the group function well as a team. Did he/she do what was agreed to be done at the meetings? Did he/she take a fair share of the work? Overall Rating

7. Peer Assessment Grading  A for an outstanding contribution - this should be used rarely  B for a leading contribution  C for a significant contribution - this is the expected average level of contribution  D for a below average contribution  E being for a very limited contribution  N being for NO contribution - this should be used only in exceptional circumstances

8. Questions?