Pros and cons of peer assessment - contributed by delegates at the Newcastle assessment workshop

Pros:

• saves time;
• boosts student understanding of assessment criteria;
• learner engagement and motivation;
• more authentic assessment;
• real life transferable skill

Cons:

• difficult to standardise;
• time consuming to set up and moderate;
• can result in poor feedback;
• students may not understand benefits;
• students may lack necessary confidence.