How this works

What this is

This is a pilot of a peer-review activity built for Econ 101. You will answer practice questions, review classmates' answers, and revise your own work.

Some questions work differently from a standard quiz. One uses interactive sliders. Another asks you to check an economic claim against a government report with an AI assistant.

After the writing stage, you will review classmates' answers anonymously using the course rubric. Other students will review your answers in the same way.

At the end, you will complete a short survey. Course staff will use the responses to improve the next assignment.

The week, step by step

1 · Write. Due Sat, Aug 22. Answer the questions and submit your work. Drafts save automatically, and you can edit submitted answers until the writing stage closes. Written-response questions include an optional AI rubric check.

2 · Review. Due Tue, Aug 25.You will receive classmates' answers without names. Use the rubric to mark what each answer covers and leave a short comment. You will only review questions you answered.

3 · Revise. Due Thu, Aug 27. Open each question to read your feedback and update your answer. Your work stays available after the assignment closes.

About anonymity

Classmates see only a numbered submission, not your name. You see their work the same way. The app does not store your name, student ID, or email. Your access code links you to your account.

Questions or problems

If your access code does not work, something looks broken, or you are unsure what to do, email Lars at lleimkuhler@ucsb.edu.