Question

Write the merits of self assessment & peer assessment.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Advantages of Self Assessment

Encourages students to critically reflect their own learning progress and performance

Helps students develop their judgmental skills

There is no peer pressure when students evaluate themselves

Helps students be more aware of their weakness and strength

Advantages of Peer Assessment

Encourages students to critically reflect each others’ work  

Helps students develop their judgmental skills when they assess the work of other group members

Discourages the problem of ‘free rider’ because students tend to put extra effort to perform better in front of their peers

Maintains the fairness of assessment because everyone has the chance to assess each other

Students learn how to criticize, evaluate and apply other generic skills during the process