Effects of Applying Self and Peer Assessment Methods on Students Academic Progress in Debre Markos University Bure Campus: In the Case of Animal Science Department 1st and 2nd Year

Abstract

Peer and self assessment are techniques to evaluate students academic status. The study was conducted at debre markos university Bure campus on 1^st and 2^nd year animal science students. The objective of the study were targeted on two: 1) to differentiate the effect of usual and common  assessment method and self and peer assessment methods on students’ progress and 2) to describe effects of usual assessment methods and self and peer assessment methods after application. Peer and self-assessment has a role on students’ academic progress and score better than the previous result. Peer and self assessment has also it enhances students’ punctuality and time management as the measurement was continuous. Even if the assessment method improve teachers interactive teaching skills.