Level of Academic Challenge 2009
The following responses were provided by 669 randomly selected Santa Clara University first-year (FY) and senior students on the 2009 NSSE Survey
Does coursework emphasize analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience or theory?
| Response |
Santa Clara FY Students |
NSSE 2009 |
Santa Clara Seniors |
NSSE 2009 |
| Very Much |
52% |
36% |
52% |
44% |
Does coursework emphasize making judgments about the value of information, arguments or methods?
| Response |
Santa Clara FY Students |
NSSE 2009 |
Santa Clara Seniors |
NSSE 2009 |
| Very Much |
33% |
28% |
38% |
34% |
Does coursework emphasize applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations?
| Response |
Santa Clara FY Students |
NSSE 2009 |
Santa Clara Seniors |
NSSE 2009 |
| Very Much |
44% |
36% |
50% |
45% |
