The final conference lasts from five to eight minutes and concludes in assigning marks. The order of evaluation and comments during the conference is self, peer, teacher, and then self. Teachers have input and serve as a final check on the process. These conferences are often powerful catalysts for change. In a collaborative group, self assessment happens early on and naturally.
Students read their own materials individually and with others while they do activities.
As they check with each other and share ideas, self assessment has already started. Given the extremely heterogeneous nature of students and groups in the classrooms, students are encouraged to develop their personal goals and standards. They are encouraged to write their own words and communicate in their own way about the activities in progress. When activities are completed, students communicate their mastery to an instructor or to other students in order to receive credit. At this point they may have to revise or expand their work.