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Group Effort Analysis Rubric

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Rubric to measure group effort

Group Effort Analysis

(Source: UW-Madison BioCore) Your students can use the following rubric to assess their performance and the performance of others during the collaborative group work process.

Group Effort Rubric

Criteria

1 - Poor

2 - Good

3 - Excellent

Attendance and punctuality at meetings Member frequently absent or late, and did not inform or contact the team about absence or tardiness Member present and on time at most meetings/lectures. When absence is necessary, often informed team members and worked to resolve issues associated with absence. Present and punctual at all meetings/ lectures and communicated if any extenuating circumstances or irregularity occurred.
Participation in data collection, data analysis The member did not actively participate in the discussion and did not contribute to the group's progress. Most of the time made an attempt to understand the assignment and participates in the discussion. Meaningfully participated in all discussions, anticipated future needs of the group, and took the initiative in monitoring group progress.
Preparedness for meetings Did not prepare prior to class/group meeting. Most of the time prepared prior to the meeting time with ideas/questions to discuss. Came prepared for all meetings with ideas/questions to discuss.
Ability to listen to ideas/concerns of others Did not listen to or attempted to ignore the ideas or concerns of others. Consistently dominated or withdrew from discussions. Patiently and actively listened to the ideas and concerns of others most of the time. Helped develop an atmosphere in the group where everyone’s ideas and concerns are heard by modeling patience and active listening.
Ability to cooperate and/or compromise Practiced competitive, uncooperative group behaviors that inhibited the group from achieving goals. Worked cooperatively most of the time and compromised to help the group achieve goals. Welcomed discussion and critique of ideas in a supportive, cooperative positive environment. Worked to overcome negative, competitive group dynamics if necessary. Encouraged group to maintain high standards of group conduct.
Participation in project planning The member did not actively participate in the discussion and did not contribute to planning the project. Made an attempt to understand the assignment and participate in the discussion. Contributed meaningfully and participated in all discussions to plan the project.


Keywordsgroup, assessment, effort, rubric, performance collaborationDoc ID114201
OwnerTimmo D.GroupInstructional Resources
Created2021-10-08 12:29 CSTUpdated2023-06-28 08:57 CST
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