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PeerMark is a peer-review tool that allows students to read, review, and evaluate one or more papers submitted by their classmates. In the updated LTI 1.3 integration, the workflow for setting up PeerMark and syncing those grades to Moodle has changed significantly from the older Direct V2 plugin.

Setting Up a PeerMark Assignment

Unlike the old version, where PeerMark was an “Assignment Part,” in LTI 1.3, it is a sub-tool enabled within a standard Turnitin assignment.

1. Create your Turnitin Assignment in Moodle (using the Turnitin Assignment activity).
2. Click Save and Display to launch the Turnitin Inbox.
3. Click the Settings (gear icon) in the top right.
4. Scroll down to Optional Settings and check the box for Enable PeerMark.
5. Click Submit. A new tab labelled PeerMark Setup will now appear at the top of your inbox.

Grade Passback

PeerMark generates its own distinct data set that must communicate with the Moodle Gradebook via the “LTI Advantage” protocol.

Critical Note on Grade Syncing: PeerMark grades do not always automatically sync to the Moodle Gradebook in the same way regular paper grades do. Because the LTI tool primarily “owns” the main assignment grade, the secondary PeerMark score requires specific conditions to pass back successfully:

• The Feedback Release Date: Grades will typically sync only after the Feedback Release Date for the PeerMark assignment has passed.
• Manual Trigger: If grades are missing from Moodle after the release date, you must use the “Resend Grades to LMS” button found in the PeerMark inbox to force a sync.

IMPORTANT: Mapping Issues

LTI 1.3 creates one primary grade column. If you want a separate column for the paper and a separate column for the peer review, you may need to create two distinct Turnitin assignments: one for the submission and one specifically for the PeerMark exercise.

Step-by-Step Sync Troubleshooting

If your student’s peer review scores are not appearing in Moodle:

1. Open the PeerMark Inbox.
2. Verify that you have assigned a grade to the student’s review.
3. Ensure the PeerMark Feedback Release Date has passed.
4. Click the Sync Grades icon (circular arrows) or the Resend Grades button.
5. Refresh your Moodle Gradebook Setup to see if the column has updated.