A Simulated Peer-Assessment Approach to Improve Students' Performance in Numerical Problem-Solving Questions in High School Biology

Autor/in	Scott, Fraser J.
Titel	A Simulated Peer-Assessment Approach to Improve Students' Performance in Numerical Problem-Solving Questions in High School Biology
Quelle	In: Journal of Biological Education, 51 (2017) 2, S.107-122 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Scott, Fraser J.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-9266
DOI	10.1080/00219266.2016.1177571
Schlagwörter	High School Students; Biology; Science Instruction; Peer Evaluation; Problem Solving; Mathematics Skills; Secondary School Science; Simulation; Class Activities; Student Attitudes; Evaluation Methods; Mixed Methods Research; Foreign Countries; Pretests Posttests; Likert Scales; Questionnaires; United Kingdom (Scotland) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Biologie; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Problemlösen; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Simulation program; Simulationsprogramm; Schülerverhalten; Ausland; Likert-Skala; Fragebogen
Abstract	Basic mathematical fluency is a prerequisite for success in a wide array of areas in biology and it has been noted that many students are deficient in this skill. In this paper, the use of a "simulated" peer-assessment activity is investigated as a method to improve performance in numerical problem-solving questions in high school biology. Additionally, the benefits of using "simulated," rather than real, student's answers in peer-assessment is discussed. The study involved a small cohort of students who carried out a "simulated" peer-assessment as a classroom activity and their improvement in performance and attitude towards the activity was measured. The results demonstrate that a "simulated" peer-assessment activity is suitable as a replacement for standard peer-assessment and that students' attitudes favour the simulated approach. (As Provided).
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