I taught a senior level course in an IT program that essentially help students understand how to secure the perimeter of a network. While students were in a cohort, some had different training in underclass courses, and therefore different skills.

I located an assessment exam and had each student complete it. Those with the highest overall score could be "team captain" if they wished. Then I ranked the other students in terms of their proficiency in one of four areas. With this information on the back of the assessment results, the captains chose their teams based on assembling a thorough… >>>