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Group Effort Analysis Rubric
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.
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Criteria |
1 - Poor |
2 - Good |
3 - Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance and punctuality at meetings | The member was frequently absent or late and did not inform or contact the team about absence or tardiness. | Members are present and on time at most meetings/lectures. When absence is necessary, often inform team members and work 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 or contribute to the group's progress. | Most of the time, the member attempted to understand the assignment and participated 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 | The member did not prepare before the class/group meeting. | Most of the time, the member prepared before the meeting with ideas/questions to discuss. | Came prepared for all meetings with ideas/questions to discuss. |
| Ability to listen to ideas/concerns of others | The member did not listen to or attempt 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 | The member 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. | The member welcomed discussion and critique of ideas in a supportive, cooperative, positive environment. Worked to overcome negative, competitive group dynamics if necessary. They encouraged the group to maintain high standards of group conduct. |
| Participation in project planning | The member did not actively participate in the discussion or contribute to planning the project. | Attempted to understand the assignment and participate in the discussion. | Contributed meaningfully and participated in all discussions to plan the project. |