IMPROVe: Six research-­based principles on which to base peer assessment in educational contexts

Peer assessment is an internationally recognised educational practice used as a means to support active and meaningful learning. Following numerous studies, the authors carried out peer assessment activities both with students in university and in school. Comparing the results of the studies implemented in Italy with the literature, the authors developed a user-friendly six-principle model to facilitate the implementation of peer assessment activities in educational contexts. This article represents a call for researchers and practitioners to try out this model and thus contribute to the dissemination of peer assessment in Italy.