Table 3 Assessment tasks and whether they facilitated MD Project progress
Assessment Tasks | All supervisorsa % Agree (n) | Novice supervisorsb % Agree (n) |
|---|---|---|
Milestone Assessment Tasks | ||
Helped project progress | 75 (96) | 85 (11) |
Necessary to maintain project momentum | 56 (72) | 69 (9) |
Held students accountable to the standard required | 49 (62) | 62 (8) |
Assured the supervisor of adequate student progress | 37 (48) | 39 (5) |
Oral presentations | ||
Important for student progress | 86 (107) | 100 (12) |
Helped students learn to accept and respond to feedback | 84 (104) | 100 (12) |
Important for learning scientific presentation skills | 90 (111) | 92 (11) |
Final Scientific Report | ||
Writing a scientific report was a valuable skill | 93 (116) | 92 (11) |