2011 National Survey of Student Engagement
Comparisons of First-Year and Senior Students
Active and Collaborative Learning (ACL) Frequencies

Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions	FY	SR
4: Very often	18.7%	35.4%
3: Often	33.9%	30.8%
2: Sometimes	42.7%	30.1%
1: Never	4.8%	3.7%
Total (N)	853	712

Made a class presentation	FY	SR
4: Very often	3.7%	16.5%
3: Often	17.1%	37.5%
2: Sometimes	63.7%	40.7%
1: Never	15.5%	5.3%
Total (N)	849	711

Worked with other students on projects during class	FY	SR
4: Very often	9.5%	15.7%
3: Often	31.3%	29.0%
2: Sometimes	49.3%	41.7%
1: Never	9.9%	13.6%
Total (N)	855	714

Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments	FY	SR
4: Very often	14.9%	36.5%
3: Often	34.4%	34.4%
2: Sometimes	45.7%	25.7%
1: Never	5.1%	3.5%
Total (N)	853	714

Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)	FY	SR
4: Very often	6.7%	8.1%
3: Often	14.4%	12.4%
2: Sometimes	36.5%	36.5%
1: Never	42.5%	43.1%
Total (N)	789	683

Participated in a community-based project as part of a regular course	FY	SR
4: Very often	3.5%	4.2%
3: Often	8.8%	8.1%
2: Sometimes	28.2%	26.3%
1: Never	59.5%	61.4%
Total (N)	787	679

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class	FY	SR
4: Very often	18.1%	23.4%
3: Often	34.5%	38.2%
2: Sometimes	41.3%	33.4%
1: Never	6.1%	5.0%
Total (N)	775	668

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