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Accounting Students’ Perceptions Towards Group Work

Table 3: Measurement of variables

Variable Measurement
Gender 1= Male, 2= Female
Race 1= Malay, 2= Chinese, 3= Indian, 4= Others
CGPAGroup assignment score 1= Below Average (< 2.00), 2= Average (2.00 - 2.99), 3= Good (3.00 - 3.49),4= Excellent (3.50 - 4.00)1= Below Average (< 50), 2= Average (50-64), 3= Good (65-79), 4= Excellent (80+)
Activities performed in group assignment.Brainstorm Have an informal chatSit down and work togetherExchange files/documentsAsk quick questionsSit down for a formal discussionHave regular meetings 0= No, 1= Yes
Encouraging fair contribution in workload.Share workloadSet deadlinesUse peer strengthMutual agreementHelp each otherShare ideas and informationHave meetingsEncourage participation Better communication 0= No, 1= Yes
Skills developed during group assignment.Teamwork SkillsSelf-developmentAcademic developmentInterpersonal & inter-cultural communicationCommunication skillsTime managementLeadership 0= No, 1= Yes
Peer assessment:Do you tend to keep record of what each member has done for peer-to-peer review purpose? I give each group member grades that truly reflect their contribution. I submit an anonymous peer evaluation form. 0= No, 1= Yes
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