Assessment of Cooperative Learning Assessment activities can be
categorized as either formative or summative, both of which are
appropriate for cooperative learning exercises as they provide
opportunities to enhance key components of cooperative learning
exercises such as positive interdependence and individual
accountability (which is one of the five key elements of
cooperative learning). - Formative assessment activities are
used to provide feedback, evaluating learning progress in order
to motivate students to higher levels. - Summative assessment
activities are used to judge final products for completion,
competency and/or demonstrated improvement. Assessment
activities can be implemented at different stages of the
cooperative learning exercise and can be conducted by either the
instructor, the student, or group peers. Timing of Assessment
Activities Pre-Exercise AssessmentDeveloping assessment
strategies that are implemented before the exercise is to take
place are most appropriate when cooperative learn