Peer Assessment Table

Peer Assessment Table
(Best used in "science fair" type presentations)

The above peer assessment table serves a wonderful alternative form of summative assessment. Usually, the course instructor performs summative evaluations in a rather traditional manner through examination or a project. Students are always instructed to write or create with their audience in mind, the audience being their teacher and other class members, and peer assessment, such as the table above, provide students with the chance to be assessed by their target audience.

This type of peer assessment resource could be used during project presentations. After a reading a novel, students would conduct critical analysis by applying a literary criticism theory and present it to the class. The audience would record their likes, dislikes, and possible areas of improvement for each presentation as they travel amongst the stations.

The peer assessment table can be used for any grade level and any subject area. At the elementary grade level, students have the opportunity to reflect on the presentations they witness, while at the secondary grade level, students are encouraged to critically think about their peers' presentations instead of merely sitting witness them. This is a great resource to use in a student-centered classroom where the students are transformed from the audience into active members of the classroom.