Group work is an essential component of university education, promoting collaboration and communication skills. However, a critical challenge is how to design group work to ensure individual assessment of students. To address this, we conducted a literature review to identify available tools and assessment methods. Additionally, we interviewed six university teachers to gather insights on their experiences with individual assessment in group work. We also included the students' perspective through a questionnaire. Our findings show that the most common methods for individual assessment in group settings are self- and/or peer assessments. Some of the interviewed teachers had implemented these methods in their courses, while others had not. Students were generally open to self-assessment through learning portfolios or journals, but the majority expressed reluctance toward peer assessment due to concerns about potential tension within the group. Overall, both teachers and literature highlighted the challenges of individual assessment in group work but pointed out strategies that could be effectively applied.
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