Quick answer
SkillLift peer review is voluntary: eligible peers can pick review opportunities from the feed.
A submission is finalized after enough peer reviews or one instructor review.
How voluntary peer feedback works
- You submit your project.
- Eligible peers see Give Feedback.
- Review state progresses until completion criteria are met.
Why this model exists
This model improves review speed and participation.
Instead of rigid assignment queues, qualified peers can review active submissions faster.
Eligibility for "Give Feedback"
You can review when all conditions are true:
- You are not the submission owner.
- You have not already reviewed that submission.
- Your own score meets the configured reviewer threshold.
- The submission is still open for reviews.
If completion is already reached, the review action is hidden.
When scoring is complete
A submission moves from Awaiting reviews to Final score when:
- required peer review count is reached, or
- one instructor review is completed.
The instructor path prevents unnecessary waiting.
Writing high-quality feedback
- Score each rubric criterion from direct evidence.
- Include at least one strength and one concrete improvement.
- Avoid vague praise without examples.
- Keep recommendations actionable.
FAQ
Do I need calibration first?
In the default student flow, no. Calibration-heavy gating is not required for standard voluntary reviews.
Why do some submissions not show "Give Feedback"?
Usually because the submission is complete, you already reviewed it, or you are not eligible.
Can instructor review override peer-review waiting?
Yes. One instructor review can satisfy completion when the lesson rules allow it.