Grading cooperative work can be challenging, especially when deciding how to balance group achievements with individual contributions. 

While group work encourages collaboration and shared responsibility, students may feel frustrated if their grade doesn’t reflect their personal effort or input. Clear grading practices help avoid confusion and ensure fairness, motivating students to engage more effectively in the cooperative phases of a case study.

By thoughtfully deciding how to assign grades—whether as a group, individually, or a mix of both—you can create a system that recognizes teamwork while rewarding individual contributions. Curious about how to approach this? Click on the video below to explore practical strategies for balancing group and individual grading in cooperative phases.