2011 National Survey of Student Engagement
Trend Comparisons
Active & Collaborative Learning (ACL) Frequencies

Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	22.0%	25.1%	26.2%
3: Often	33.4%	34.2%	32.5%
2: Sometimes	41.9%	37.7%	37.0%
1: Never	2.7%	3.1%	4.3%
Total (N)	413	2,144	1,565

Made a class presentation	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	10.4%	11.5%	9.5%
3: Often	29.1%	26.8%	26.3%
2: Sometimes	47.5%	54.1%	53.3%
1: Never	13.1%	7.6%	10.9%
Total (N)	413	2,146	1,560

Worked with other students on projects during class	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	9.7%	12.2%	12.3%
3: Often	32.4%	31.6%	30.3%
2: Sometimes	47.5%	46.6%	45.9%
1: Never	10.4%	9.5%	11.5%
Total (N)	413	2,151	1,569

Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	22.8%	25.4%	24.6%
3: Often	30.8%	34.1%	34.4%
2: Sometimes	41.2%	36.3%	36.6%
1: Never	5.3%	4.2%	4.4%
Total (N)	413	2,153	1,567

Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	7.0%	7.1%	7.3%
3: Often	10.7%	12.7%	13.5%
2: Sometimes	42.6%	38.4%	36.5%
1: Never	39.7%	41.8%	42.7%
Total (N)	413	2,057	1,472

Participated in a community-based project as part of a regular course	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	1.2%	3.4%	3.9%
3: Often	3.9%	8.5%	8.4%
2: Sometimes	19.2%	27.3%	27.3%
1: Never	75.7%	60.8%	60.4%
Total (N)	412	2,047	1,466

Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	20.0%	24.0%	20.5%
3: Often	38.7%	38.2%	36.2%
2: Sometimes	36.7%	33.5%	37.7%
1: Never	4.6%	4.3%	5.6%
Total (N)	411	2,020	1,443

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