1. Academic Staff Senate Presentation March 17, 2014

2. Presentation Overview  Purpose of this Presentation  Interpreting NSSE Results  NSSE Administration  Selected UW-Platteville NSSE 2013 Results  Institutional Satisfaction  Engagement Indicators  Item Comparisons  Proposed Institutional Response  Questions & Discussion

3. Purpose of this Presentation

4. Academic Staff Senate Presentation  Further disseminate the results of an institutional measure  Given time, only giving ‘macro’ and select ‘drill- down’ views of the results  Draw attention to NSSE results across the institution  Promote the Improvement of Learning’s endorsed Institutional Response

5. Interpreting NSSE Results

6.  These are students’ self-report of their perceptions, experiences and plans.

7. Interpreting NSSE Results  These are students’ self-report of their perceptions, experiences and plans.  This is designed to be a measure of the INSTITUTION.

8. Interpreting NSSE Results  These are students’ self-report of their perceptions, experiences and plans.  This is designed to be a measure of the INSTITUTION.  In comparing, outliers cancel each other out.

9. How do we choose our targets?

11. Interpreting NSSE Results  P-values indicate whether there is a statistically significant difference between the two means being compared.  *p<.05, **p<.01, ***p<.001

12. Interpreting NSSE Results  P-values indicate whether there is a statistically significant difference between the two means being compared.  *p<.05, **p<.01, ***p<.001  Effect sizes indicate how meaningful that difference is in standard deviations. (Cohen’s d)  Small =.10  Medium =.30  Large =.50

13. NSSE Administration

14. Survey Administration  Census-administered first- year & senior students  Spring administration  Multiple follow-ups to increase response rates  Additional Modules provide option to delve deeper into the student experience  Experiences with Diverse Perspectives  Experiences with Writing

15. A Commitment to Data Quality NSSE’s Psychometric Portfolio presents evidence of validity, reliability, and other indicators of data quality. It serves higher education leaders, researchers, and professionals who use NSSE. See the Psychometric Portfolio nsse.iub.edu/links/psychometric_portfolio

16. NSSE 2013 U.S. Institution Response Rates UW-Platteville’s response rate = 30% NSSE 2013 U.S. Institutional Response Rates All NSSE 2013 institutions = 30% Undergraduate Enrollment Number of Institutions Avg. Institutional Response Rate 2,500 or fewer25537% 2,501 to 4,99911328% 5,000 to 9,9999622% 10,000 or more10421% All institutions56830%

17. NSSE 2013 U.S. Institution Response Rates UW-Platteville’s response rate = 30% NSSE 2013 U.S. Institutional Response Rates All NSSE 2013 institutions = 30% Undergraduate Enrollment Number of Institutions Avg. Institutional Response Rate 2,500 or fewer25537% 2,501 to 4,99911328% 5,000 to 9,9999622% 10,000 or more10421% All institutions56830%

18. Respondents to NSSE  First-Year Students  1461 sampled  406 responded  28% Response Rate  Senior Students  1501 sampled  489 responded  33% Response Rate

19. Response Rate Implications  Sampling Error  First-Year: +/- 4.1%  Senior: +/- 3.6%  Weighting  Due to overrepresentation in respondents  Full-time Students  Female Students

20. Selected UW-Platteville NSSE 2013 Results

21. Results to be Covered  Institutional Satisfaction  Satisfaction with Educational Experience  Would they choose go to UW-Platteville again?  Engagement Indicators  10 of them  What is driving them in the direction they’re in  Item Comparisons

22. National Comparison Group consists of…

23. National Comparison Group (1-6 of 17)  Armstrong Atlantic State University (Savannah, GA)  Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, PA)  California University of Pennsylvania (California, PA)  Clarion University of Pennsylvania (Clarion, PA)  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (East Stroudsburg, PA)  Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, IL)

24. National Comparison Group (7-12 of 17)  Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (Edinboro, PA)  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (Kutztown, PA)  Millersville University of Pennsylvania (Millersville, PA)  Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS)  Southern Connecticut State University (New Haven, CT)  Southern Utah University (Cedar City, UT)

25. National Comparison Group (13-17 of 17)  University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO)  University of Michigan-Flint (Flint, MI)  University of Nebraska at Kearney (Kearney, NE)  University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, The (Chattanooga, TN)  West Texas A&M University (Canyon, TX)

26. Satisfaction with “Entire Educational Experience” at UW-Platteville

28.  “How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?” (Seniors) UW-Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference Poor22 - Fair1211+1 Good5348+5 Excellent3239-7

29. Satisfaction with “Entire Educational Experience” at UW-Platteville  “How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?” (Seniors) UW-Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference Poor22 - Fair1211+1 Good5348+5 Excellent3239 -7

30. Satisfaction with UW-Platteville

31.  “If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending?” (Seniors) UW-Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference Definitely no55- Probably no14 - Probably yes4440+4 Definitely yes3741-4

32. Satisfaction with UW-Platteville  “If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending?” (Seniors) UW-Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference Definitely no55- Probably no14 - Probably yes4440+4 Definitely yes3741 -4

33. NSSE Engagement Indicators Student – Faculty Interaction Learning Strategies Quantitative Reasoning Reflective & Integrative Learning Higher-Order Learning Theme: Academic Challenge

34. NSSE Engagement Indicators Student – Faculty Interaction Learning Strategies Quantitative Reasoning Reflective & Integrative Learning Higher-Order Learning Theme: Academic Challenge Academic Challenge Experiences with Faculty Learning with Peers Campus Environment Meaningful Academic Engagement Themes

35. NSSE Engagement Indicators Student – Faculty Interaction Learning Strategies Quantitative Reasoning Reflective & Integrative Learning Higher-Order Learning Theme: Academic Challenge Academic Challenge Experiences with Faculty Learning with Peers Campus Environment Meaningful Academic Engagement Themes Engagement Indicators

36. Overall results compared to peer group for each Engagement Indicator.

37. Seniors’ Engagement Indicators Seniors Your seniors compared with Theme Engagement Indicator National Comparison Academic Challenge Higher-Order Learning ▽ Reflective and Integrative Learning ▼ Learning Strategies ▼ Quantitative Reasoning △ Learning with Peers Collaborative Learning △ Discussions with Diverse Others ▼ Experiences with Faculty Student-Faculty Interaction ▽ Effective Teaching Practices ▽ Campus Environment Quality of Interactions -- Supportive Environment ▽ ▲ Your students’ average was significantly higher (p<.05) with an effect size at least.3 in magnitude. △ Your students’ average was significantly higher (p<.05) with an effect size less than.3 in magnitude. -- No significant difference. ▽ Your students’ average was significantly lower (p<.05) with an effect size less than.3 in magnitude. ▼ Your students’ average was significantly lower (p<.05) with an effect size at least.3 in magnitude.

38. Seniors’ Engagement Indicators Seniors Your seniors compared with Theme Engagement Indicator National Comparison Academic Challenge Higher-Order Learning ▽ Reflective and Integrative Learning ▼ Learning Strategies ▼ Quantitative Reasoning △ Learning with Peers Collaborative Learning △ Discussions with Diverse Others ▼ Experiences with Faculty Student-Faculty Interaction ▽ Effective Teaching Practices ▽ Campus Environment Quality of Interactions -- Supportive Environment ▽ ▲ Your students’ average was significantly higher (p<.05) with an effect size at least.3 in magnitude. △ Your students’ average was significantly higher (p<.05) with an effect size less than.3 in magnitude. -- No significant difference. difference. ▽ Your students’ average was significantly lower (p<.05) with an effect size less than.3 in magnitude. ▼ Your students’ average was significantly lower (p<.05) with an effect size at least.3 in magnitude.

39. Higher Order Learning (4)  During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following? UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size Evaluating a point of view, decision, or information source 2.63.0***-0.40 Forming a new idea or understanding from various pieces of information 2.73.0***-0.31 Analyzing an idea, experience, or line of reasoning in depth by examining its parts 3.03.1-0.06 Applying facts, theories, or methods to practical problems or new situations 3.1 -0.01 Back

40. Reflective & Integrative Learning (7)  During the current school year, about how often have you done the following? UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size Included diverse perspectives (political, religious, racial/ethnic, gender, etc.) in course discussions or assignments 2.22.7***-0.45 Examined the strengths and weaknesses of your own views on a topic or issue 2.62.9***-0.33 Connected your learning to societal problems or issues 2.62.8***-0.30

41. Reflective & Integrative Learning (cont’d) UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size Tried to better understand someone else’s views by imagining how an issue looks from his or her perspective 2.72.9***-0.26 Learned something that changed the way you understand an issue or concept 2.72.9***-0.23 Connected ideas from your courses to your prior experiences and knowledge 3.13.3***-0.22 Combined ideas from different courses when completing assignments 3.0 -0.02 Back

42. Learning Strategies (3)  During the current school year, about how often have you done the following? UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size Identified key information from reading assignments 3.03.3***-0.39 Summarized what you learned in class or from course materials 2.62.9***-0.32 Reviewed your notes after class 2.72.9***-0.24 Back

43. Quantitative Reasoning (3)  During the current school year, how often have you done the following? UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size Reached conclusions based on your own analysis of numerical information (numbers, graphs, statistics, etc.) 2.82.6***0.24 Evaluated what others have concluded from numerical information 2.4 0.07 Used numerical information to examine a real-world problem or issue (unemployment, climate change, public health, etc.) 2.4 -0.01 Back

44. Collaborative Learning (4)  During the current school year, about how often have you done the following? UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size Worked with other students on course projects or assignments 3.12.9***0.29 Asked another student to help you understand course material 2.62.4***0.23 Explained course material to one or more students 2.92.8*0.09 Prepared for exams by discussing or working through course material with other students 2.52.40.03 Back

45. Discussions with Diverse Others (4)  During the current school year, about how often have you had discussions with people from the following groups? UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size People of a race or ethnicity other than your own 2.43.1***-0.72 People from an economic background other than your own 2.83.1***-0.36 People with religious beliefs other than your own 2.73.0***-0.36 People with political views other than your own 2.93.1***-0.19 Back

46. Student-Faculty Interaction (4)  During the current school year, about how often have you done the following? UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size Discussed your academic performance with a faculty member 2.12.3***-0.19 Talked about career plans with a faculty member 2.42.5**-0.15 Discussed course topics, ideas, or concepts with a faculty member outside of class 2.3 -0.01 Worked with a faculty member on activities other than coursework (committees, student groups, etc.) 2.0 0.03 Back

47. Effective Teaching Practices (5)  During the current school year, to what extent have your instructors done the following? UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size Provided feedback on a draft or work in progress 2.62.8***-0.24 Taught course sessions in an organized way 3.13.2**-0.14 Clearly explained course goals and requirements 3.13.2**-0.13 Provided prompt and detailed feedback on tests or completed assignments 2.82.9**-0.12 Used examples or illustrations to explain difficult points 3.13.2*-0.10 Back

48. Quality of Interactions (5)  Indicate the quality of your interactions with the following people at your institution UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size Faculty 5.45.6***-0.18 Students 5.65.7-0.03 Academic Advisors 5.35.20.03 Student services staff (career services, student activities, housing, etc.) 4.94.80.05 Other administrative staff and offices (registrar, financial aid, etc.) 4.94.80.05 Back

49. Supportive Environment (8)  How much does your institution emphasize the following? UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size Encouraging contact among students from different backgrounds (social, racial/ethnic, religious, etc.) 2.22.5***-0.30 Attending events that address important social, economic, or political issues 2.22.5***-0.29 Providing opportunities to be involved socially 2.72.9***-0.20 Providing support for your overall well-being (recreation, health care, counseling, etc.) 2.62.8***-0.19

50. Supportive Environment (cont’d) UW-Platteville National Comparison Mean Effect Size Helping you manage your non- academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) 1.92.1***-0.18 Using learning support services (tutoring services, writing center, etc.) 2.72.8**-0.16 Attending campus activities and events (performing arts, athletic events, etc.) 2.52.6*-0.12 Providing support to help students succeed academically 2.82.9*-0.11 Back

51. Item Comparison

52.  86 Individual Items  2 summary items  Too many to examine at first glance  Focus on highest and lowest performers initially  Compared to National Comparison Group

53. Item Comparison Highest and lowest performing items compared to peer group.

54. Proposed Institutional Response to NSSE 2013 Results

55. Rationale for an Institutional Response  The point of assessment is to use the results to improve  Assessment Black Hole…  Faith in future assessment efforts  Develop a culture of assessment  Get university community-wide attention and energy on the same things  HLC requirement

56. Endorsement from Campus Community  Improvement of Learning Committee  Faculty Governance  Chair, Dr. Tera Montgomery  Academic Affairs Council  Provost, Deans, Assoc./Ass’t Deans, Ass’t Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Ass’t Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs  Strategic Plan “Outstanding Education” Priority Team  Representatives from across campus  Chair, Dr. Irfan Ul-Haq

57. Process of Choosing Items  Those items with largest effect sizes below our national comparison group  Those items towards which we can have a direct effect (rather than having to rely on student response)  Covered each of the NSSE Themes

58. NSSE Themes and Engagement Indicators Academic Challenge Items Higher-Order Learning Learning with Peers Discussions with Diverse Others Experiences with Faculty Effective Teaching Practices Campus Environment Supportive Environment

59. 5 Proposed Areas of Focus  Writing Skills Writing Skills  Higher Order Learning Higher Order Learning  Academic Challenge Academic Challenge  Diversity and Inclusion Diversity and Inclusion  Transfer Student Experience Transfer Student Experience

60. Questions and Discussion Writing

61. Thanks very much! (Barracld@uwplatt.edu)

62. Writing at UW-Platteville  “How much has your experience at this institution contributed to you knowledge, skills, and personal development in writing clearly and effective?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (very little) to 4 (very much) 2.83.0-0.2***-0.21

63. Writing at UW-Platteville  “How much has your experience at this institution contributed to you knowledge, skills, and personal development in writing clearly and effective?” UW-Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (Very little)66 - 2 (Some)3022+8 3 (Quite a bit)38 - 4 (Very much)2635-9

64. Writing at UW-Platteville  “How much has your experience at this institution contributed to you knowledge, skills, and personal development in writing clearly and effective?” UW-Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (Very little)66 - 2 (Some)3022+8 3 (Quite a bit)38 - 4 (Very much)2635 -9

65. Writing at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor provided clear instructions describing what he or she wanted you to do?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (none) to 5 (all) 3.84.0-0.2***-0.18

66. Writing at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor provided clear instructions describing what he or she wanted you to do?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (No writing assignments)23 2 (Few writing assignments)95+4 3 (Some writing assignments)1715+2 4 (Most writing assignments)5045+5 5 (All writing assignments)2232-10

67. Writing at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor provided clear instructions describing what he or she wanted you to do?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (No writing assignments)23 2 (Few writing assignments)95+4 3 (Some writing assignments)1715+2 4 (Most writing assignments)5045+5 5 (All writing assignments)2232 -10

68. Writing at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor explained in advance what he or she wanted you to learn?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (none) to 5 (all) 3.53.7-0.2***-0.20

69. Writing at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor explained in advance what her or she wanted you to learn?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (No writing assignments)65+1 2 (Few writing assignments)1210+2 3 (Some writing assignments)3024+6 4 (Most writing assignments)34 - 5 (All writing assignments)1727-10

70. Writing at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor explained in advance what her or she wanted you to learn?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (No writing assignments)65+1 2 (Few writing assignments)1210+2 3 (Some writing assignments)3024+6 4 (Most writing assignments)34 - 5 (All writing assignments)1727 -10

71. Writing at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, to what extent have your instructors provided feedback on a draft or work in progress?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (very little) to 4 (very much) 2.62.8-0.2***-0.24

72. Writing at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, to what extent have your instructors provided feedback on a draft or work in progress?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (Very little)1310+3 2 (Some)3126+5 3 (Quite a bit)3833+5 4 (Very much)1831-13

73. Writing at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, to what extent have your instructors provided feedback on a draft or work in progress?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (Very little)1310+3 2 (Some)3126+5 3 (Quite a bit)3833+5 4 (Very much)1831 -13

74. Learning at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following? Evaluating a point of view, decision, or information source” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (very little) to 4 (very much) 2.63.0-0.4***-0.40

75. Learning at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following? Evaluating a point of view, decision, or information source” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (Very little)115+6 2 (Some)3524+11 3 (Quite a bit)3541-6 4 (Very much)1930-11

76. Learning at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following? Evaluating a point of view, decision, or information source” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (Very little)115+6 2 (Some)3524+11 3 (Quite a bit)3541-6 4 (Very much)1930 -11

77. Learning at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, to what extent have your courses challenged you to do your best work?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (not at all) to 7 (very much) 5.55.7-0.2**-0.13

78. Learning at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, to what extent have your courses challenged you to do your best work?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (Not at all)11- 211- 343+1 498 53128+3 63632+4 7 (Very much) 1928-9

79. Learning at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, to what extent have your courses challenged you to do your best work?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (Not at all)11- 211- 343+1 498 53128+3 63632+4 7 (Very much) 1928 -9

80. Diversity at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, about how often have you had discussions with the following groups? People of a race or ethnicity other than your own” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (never) to 4 (very often) 2.43.1-0.7***-0.72

81. Diversity at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, about how often have you had discussions with the following groups? People of a race or ethnicity other than your own” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (Never)155+10 2 (Sometimes)4725+22 3 (Often)2329-6 4 (Very often)1641-25

82. Diversity at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, about how often have you had discussions with the following groups? People of a race or ethnicity other than your own” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (Never)155+10 2 (Sometimes)4725+22 3 (Often)2329-6 4 (Very often)1641 -25

83. Diversity at UW-Platteville  “How much does your institution emphasize the following? Encouraging contact among students from different backgrounds (social, racial/ethnic, religious, etc.)” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (very little) to 4 (very much) 2.22.5-0.3***-0.30

84. Diversity at UW-Platteville  “How much does your institution emphasize the following? Encouraging contact among students from different backgrounds (social, racial/ethnic, religious, etc.)?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (Very little)2316+7 2 (Some)3935+4 3 (Quite a bit)2930 4 (Very much)819-11

85. Diversity at UW-Platteville  “How much does your institution emphasize the following? Encouraging contact among students from different backgrounds (social, racial/ethnic, religious, etc.)?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (Very little)2316+7 2 (Some)3935+4 3 (Quite a bit)2930 4 (Very much)819 -11

86. Diversity at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, about how often have you had discussion about the following issues? Issues of race, ethnicity, or nationality” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (very little) to 4 (very much) 2.22.4-0.2***-0.19

87. Diversity at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, about how often have you had discussion about the following issues? Issues of race, ethnicity, or nationality” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (Never)20 - 2 (Sometimes)4937+12 3 (Often)2124-3 4 (Very Often)1119-8

88. Diversity at UW-Platteville  “During the current school year, about how often have you had discussion about the following issues? Issues of race, ethnicity, or nationality” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Differen ce 1 (Never)20 - 2 (Sometimes)4937+12 3 (Often)2124-3 4 (Very Often)1119 -8

89. Transfer Student Experience  “Supportive Environment” Engagement Indicator: 8 Items beginning: “How much does your institution emphasize the following?...” UW-Platteville Senior Non- Transfer Students UW- Platteville Senior Transfer Students Difference Effect Size (  2 ) Average on an 8 item subscale 30.626.7-3.9***-.023

90. Transfer Student Experience  “How much does your institution emphasize the following? Attending campus activities and events (performing arts, athletic events, etc.)” UW-Platteville Senior Non- Transfer Students UW- Platteville Senior Transfer Students Difference Effect Size (  2 ) Average on an 8 item subscale 2.72.3-.4***-.041

91. Transfer Student Experience  “How much does your institution emphasize the following? Attending campus activities and events (performing arts, athletic events, etc.)” UW-Platteville Senior Non- Transfer Students Percent UW-Platteville Senior Transfer Students Percent Difference Very Little822+14 Some3339+6 Quite a bit4328-15 Very much1611-5

92. Transfer Student Experience  “How much does your institution emphasize the following? Attending campus activities and events (performing arts, athletic events, etc.)” UW-Platteville Senior Non- Transfer Students Percent UW-Platteville Senior Transfer Students Percent Difference Very Little822+14 Some3339+6 Quite a bit4328 -15 Very much1611-5

93. Writing Assignments  Length of writing assignments (3; Seniors)Seniors  >5 pages; 6-10 pages; 11+ pages  Completing writing assignments (5; Seniors)Seniors  Information given by instructor for assignments (3; Seniors) Seniors  Completing writing assignments (5; First-Year)First-Year  Information given by instructor for assignments (3; First-Year) First-Year

94. Writing Assignments  Completing Writing Assignments  Argued a position using evidence and reasoning  analyzed or evaluated something you read, researched or observed  talked with a classmate, friend, or family member to develop your ideas before starting your assignment  summarized material you read  received feedback from a classmate, friend, or family member about a draft

95. Writing Assignments  Information given by Instructor  instructor explained in advance what he or she wanted you to learn  instructor provided clear instructions describing what he or she wanted you to do  instructor explained in advance the criteria he or she would use to grade your assignment

96. Length of Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, about how many papers, reports, or other writing tasks of up to 5 pages have you been assigned?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average number of papers 7.67.1+0.50.08

97. Length of Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, about how many papers, reports, or other writing tasks of up to 5 pages have you been assigned?” UW-Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference None56 1-21920 3-52930 6-102021 11-151211+1 16-2075+2 More than 2077-

98. Length of Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, about how many papers, reports, or other writing tasks of between 6 and 10 pages have you been assigned?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average number of papers 2.63.1-0.5**-.14

99. Length of Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, about how many papers, reports, or other writing tasks of between 6 and 10 pages have you been assigned?” UW-Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference None2423+1 1-24538+7 3-52125-4 6-1089 11-1513-2 16-2001 More than 2011-

100. Length of Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, about how many papers, reports, or other writing tasks of 11 pages or more have you been assigned?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average number of papers 1.51.7-0.2-0.06

101. Length of Writing Assignments (Seniors) (Back) (Back)  “During the current school year, about how many papers, reports, or other writing tasks of 11 pages or more have you been assigned?” UW-Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference None5346+7 1-23338-5 3-5910 6-1023 11-1501 16-2001 More than 2011-

102. Completing Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you argued a position using evidence and reasoning?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 2.93.3-0.4***-0.32

103. Completing Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you argued a position using evidence and reasoning?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)1511+4 2 (Few writing assignments)2114+7 3 (Some writing assignments)3127+4 4 (Most writing assignments)2530-5 5 (All writing assignments)817-9

104. Completing Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you analyzed or evaluated something you read, researched or observed?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 3.33.7-0.4***-0.31

105. Completing Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you analyzed or evaluated something you read, researched or observed?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)55- 2 (Few writing assignments)169+7 3 (Some writing assignments)3324+9 4 (Most writing assignments)3240-8 5 (All writing assignments)1423-9

106. Completing Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you talked with a classmate, friend, or family member to develop your ideas before starting your assignment?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 2.52.8-0.3***-0.29

107. Completing Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you talked with a classmate, friend, or family member to develop your ideas before starting your assignment?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)2115+6 2 (Few writing assignments)3123+8 3 (Some writing assignments)2731-4 4 (Most writing assignments)1822-4 5 (All writing assignments)38-5

108. Completing Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you summarized material you read, such as articles, books, or online publications?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 3.03.3-0.3***-0.26

109. Completing Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you summarized material you read, such as articles, books, or online publications?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)108+2 2 (Few writing assignments)1914+5 3 (Some writing assignments)3631+5 4 (Most writing assignments)2732-5 5 (All writing assignments)815-7

110. Completing Writing Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you received feedback from a classmate, friend, or family member about a draft before turning in your final assignment?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 2.62.8-0.2***-0.20

111. Completing Writing Assignments (Seniors) (Back) (Back)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you received feedback from a classmate, friend, or family member about a draft before turning in your final assignment?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)2218+4 2 (Few writing assignments)2723+4 3 (Some writing assignments)3029+1 4 (Most writing assignments)1721-4 5 (All writing assignments)59-4

112. Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor explained in advance what he or she wanted you to learn?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 3.53.7-0.2***-0.20

113. Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor explained in advance what he or she wanted you to learn?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)65+1 2 (Few writing assignments)1210+2 3 (Some writing assignments)3024+6 4 (Most writing assignments)34 - 5 (All writing assignments)1727-10

114. Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor provided clear instructions describing what he or she wanted you to do?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 3.84.0-0.2***-0.18

115. Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor provided clear instructions describing what he or she wanted you to do?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)23 2 (Few writing assignments)95+4 3 (Some writing assignments)1715+2 4 (Most writing assignments)5045+5 5 (All writing assignments)2232-10

116. Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (Seniors)  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor explained in advance the criteria he or she would use to grade your assignment?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 3.84.0-0.2***-0.18

117. Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (Seniors) (Back) (Back)  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor explained in advance the criteria he or she would use to grade your assignment?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)34 2 (Few writing assignments)86+2 3 (Some writing assignments)2317+6 4 (Most writing assignments)4236+6 5 (All writing assignments)2437-13

118.  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you analyzed or evaluated something you read, researched, or observed?” Completing Writing Assignments (First-Year) UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 3.33.6-0.3***-0.30

119. Completing Writing Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you analyzed or evaluated something you read, researched, or observed?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)24-2 2 (Few writing assignments)1810+8 3 (Some writing assignments)3826+12 4 (Most writing assignments)3240-8 5 (All writing assignments)1020-10

120. Completing Writing Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you wrote in the style and format of a specific field (engineering, history, psychology, etc.)?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 2.63.0-0.4***-0.27

121. Completing Writing Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you wrote in the style and format of a specific field (engineering, history, psychology, etc.)?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)2219+3 2 (Few writing assignments)3018+12 3 (Some writing assignments)2325-2 4 (Most writing assignments)1923-4 5 (All writing assignments)715-8

122. Completing Writing Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you argued a position using evidence and reasoning?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 3.23.4-0.2***-0.21

123. Completing Writing Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you argued a position using evidence and reasoning?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)58-3 2 (Few writing assignments)1913+6 3 (Some writing assignments)3728+11 4 (Most writing assignments)3134-3 5 (All writing assignments)718-11

124. Completing Writing Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you summarized material you read, such as articles, books, or online publications?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 3.23.3-0.1**-0.17

125. Completing Writing Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you summarized material you read, such as articles, books, or online publications?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)46-2 2 (Few writing assignments)2115+6 3 (Some writing assignments)3832+6 4 (Most writing assignments)3133-2 5 (All writing assignments)614-8

126. Completing Writing Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you talked with a classmate, friend, or family member to develop your ideas before starting your assignment?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 2.83.0-0.2**-0.16

127. Completing Writing Assignments (First-Year) (Back) (Back)  “During the current school year, for how many writing assignments have you talked with a classmate, friend, or family member to develop your ideas before starting your assignment?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)1213 2 (Few writing assignments)2821+7 3 (Some writing assignments)3231+1 4 (Most writing assignments)2324 5 (All writing assignments)511-6

128.  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor provided clear instructions describing what he or she wanted you to do?” Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (First-Year) UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 3.94.1-0.2*-0.13

129. Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor provided clear instructions describing what he or she wanted you to do?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)12 2 (Few writing assignments)75+2 3 (Some writing assignments)1614+2 4 (Most writing assignments)4943+6 5 (All writing assignments)2736-9

130. Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor explained in advance what he or she wanted you to learn?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 3.73.8-0.1-0.10

131. Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor explained in advance what he or she wanted you to learn?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)34 2 (Few writing assignments)109+1 3 (Some writing assignments)2623+3 4 (Most writing assignments)3833+5 5 (All writing assignments)2230-8

132. Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (First-Year)  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor explained in advance the criteria he or she would use to grade your assignment?” UW-Platteville National Comparison DifferenceEffect Size Average on a scale of 1 (No writing assignments) to 5 (All writing assignments) 3.94.0-0.1-0.08

133. Information Given by Instructor for Assignments (First-Year) (Back) (Back)  “During the current school year, for how many of your writing assignments has your instructor explained in advance the criteria he or she would use to grade your assignment?” UW- Platteville Percent National Comparison Percent Difference 1 (No writing assignments)23 2 (Few writing assignments)77- 3 (Some writing assignments)2117+4 4 (Most writing assignments)3533+2 5 (All writing assignments)3440-6