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Activity Number: 303
Type: Roundtables
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract - #308327
Title: Group Work and How To Assess It
Author(s): William Harkness*+
Companies: The Pennsylvania State University
Address: 318 Thomas Bldg, University Park, PA, 16802,
Keywords: Group Projects ; Assesment of Projects ; Final Grades
Abstract:

I love having students do group projects, but are they valid assessment measures? Studies have shown that collaborative group work results in improved student performance (and I believe this). However, should scores on group projects be used in assigning grades? What are the pros and cons of doing so? Let's discuss this!

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