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This article explores the importance of peer assessment as a pedagogical strategy for developing independent thinking in students. It highlights the methodological foundations of peer assessment, its psychological and cognitive benefits, and its practical application in various classroom settings. The study emphasizes how structured peer feedback fosters reflection, critical analysis, responsibility, and self-regulation—core components of independent thinking in 21st-century education.References
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