Table 4 18-item version of SCCEI; uses comparison of Likert scales to isolate in-class engagement

Interactivity with peers

I defend my approach to others when discussing course content.

I discuss my position with others regarding the course content.

I explain concepts to others when discussing course content.

I justify my perspective to others when discussing course content.

Constructive notetaking

I add my own notes to the notes provided by the teacher.

My course notes include additional content to what the teacher provided.

I add my own content to the course notes.

Active notetaking

I take verbatim notes (meaning word for word directly from the board/PowerPoint slide/doc camera etc.).

I copy solution steps verbatim (meaning word for word directly from the board/PowerPoint slide/doc camera etc.).

I only copy the notes the teacher writes down.

Active processing

I connect current concepts with previous course content.

I apply current solution steps with previous course content.

I think about previous concepts covered in the course.

I consider how multiple ideas or concepts relate.

Passive processing

I pay attention to my teacher or whomever is speaking.

I follow along with my teacher or whomever is speaking when they discuss examples.

I listen when my teacher or whomever is speaking.

I follow along with the activities that take place during the course.