4.5

Donna Arnold

Economics - Indian River State College

4.5
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4.5
Quality
2.3
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4.4
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4.5
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100%

Would Retake

83

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Arnold in many online classes

FIN2001 - 5.0 rating

Is Professor Arnold easy to work with

FIN2001 - 5.0 rating
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Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

64%

Textbook Required

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Based on 35 reported grades
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A+: 14
B: 2
C: 1
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Caring (7)
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ECONOMICS
Feb 28, 2003

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ECO2000
May 9, 2005

Her tests are hard. you have to read the chapters to really pass the test. but she does offer study guides.

4.0
4.0
ECO2000
Jul 15, 2005

She is a very good teacher, and willing to answer any of your questions online, but when it comes to tests, look out her tests are very hard and questions are tricky! Even if you read the chapters and think you know it well, you will be surprised when you take the tests.

5.0
1.0
ECO2013
Nov 3, 2005

Excellent teacher. Explains clearly. Sometimes kind of boring b/c of repetition but info stays in your head, and you will not need to study for exams or read the book. Has 5 bonus questions on each exam so you can miss 5 questions and still get a 100. If I remember correctly, attendance policy was kind of strict.

3.0
3.0
ECO2000
Jan 10, 2007

Her tests werent difficult, its college for fricks sake. Straight forward, helpful, honest. Describes her.

5.0
1.0
BUL2241
Mar 16, 2007

All i can say is Awesome. If you really want to get an understanding of the subject take this teacher. Always willing to help and if there is a mistake on the test she will gladely go back and look into it. If she is wrong she will correct it and give you credit.

4.0
3.0
FINAN101N
May 3, 2007

She gives you a study guide for the tests,but her tests are still pretty difficult. She gave a project and when asked for help her directions werent clear, your own your own with that. Overall pretty decent teacher,i would take her again.

4.0
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ECO2200
Jun 13, 2007

awesome teacher. you have to use the book and answer all study guide questions to do well in this class though. She is very helpful and i had her for 3 other classes. I recommend her to anyone

5.0
1.0
MKA1303
Dec 20, 2007

Great professor - interesting and interested in engaging students' ideas. Had heard great things but this exceeded my expectations. DEFINATELY take her if you have the chance!

4.0
4.0
GEB1011
Jun 18, 2008

Took online class, barely read the chapters, got a B. Open note open book tests. Only have to go to a testing center once for tests and project (only other assignments outside of tests) is graded on completion. She was extremely helpful and seems like she'd be very nice.

5.0
1.0
ECO2000
Sep 17, 2008

Very helpful teacher. I took this class online and she made it very clear as to what needed to be done.

5.0
2.0
MAN4504
Dec 1, 2008

I am taking this online with Mrs. Arnold. I absolutely love her class. Your grade is comprised of how you do on three tests. If you read the chapters, do the study guide, and the online review, then you should do well on the tests. I love her teaching style!

5.0
2.0
ECO2000
Apr 29, 2009

I thought this class was excellent. I felt comfortable that if I should need help my instructor was there. She is very informative in the online classes, open book tests, and positive about helping you do your best! Def. a good summer course.

5.0
1.0
FIN3400
Aug 7, 2009

AWESOME TEACHER! she is great, she listens, treats you like an adult and her class is relatively easy if you do the work.. take her!

4.0
1.0
MAN2021
Mar 30, 2010

I took Professor Arnolds online she was very nice and helpful. She respond quickly to email and her test are easy all you have to do is the test objectives/notes and the test is open book also. I recommend everyone to take her class if you have too.

5.0
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BUL2241
Mar 31, 2010

Excellent teacher. Took her online and if you have any questions she emails you back immediately. Make sure you read the Chaptersand take good notes and you will do great

5.0
1.0
BUL2241
May 3, 2010

Excellent teacher. Take good notes and you will do very well. She responds quickly to emails and will help with any questions you have. I would highly recommend

5.0
1.0
GEB1011
Jun 7, 2010

Took class on-line. Tests come straight from the book, just flip the page. You do have to read the material and know where to find the answers for the open-book tests. Highly recommend her. I've had her in other classes too.

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BUL2241
Jun 16, 2010

Very difficult class!A complete curve ball compared to Intro to Finance and Operations Management. Study guides to do before test were completely pointless because the test was worded completely different than the study guides. She didn't work with you and didn't help with directions on anything including the project.FYI take Dr. Harber in class!

4.0
4.0
MAN2021
Aug 13, 2010

Very difficult class; worked very hard and only got a B. I read every chp, typed 15 pgs of addition notes for each test & that did not help. Gives you study guides to do before each test; the test questions are nothing like the study guides!! Have no clue where she gets the questions from! She very quick on her email responses, but come on!

5.0
1.0
MAN4504
Aug 23, 2010

I took three courses with her and overall she is an excellent instructor. The study guides are helpful.

5.0
4.0
MAN2300
Oct 12, 2010

Professor Arnold is an outstanding teacher. I've taken 8 online classes with her and loved all of them. If you have any issues all you need to do is contact her and she will answer you very quickly. She is willing to go the extra mile to help. She went so far as to have a study session for a project on a Sat. Highly recommended!

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MAN4504
Nov 30, 2010

Very straightforward and experienced professor. Do the work and you should be able to earn a good grade. Her study guides are useful when preparing for exams. Professor Arnold is approachable if you have any difficulties. I took this class online and earned an "A". I was in her classroom several years ago for Business Law and did well there, too.

5.0
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ECO1000
Apr 25, 2011

Extremely helpful. Just do the study guides, I took this class online and received a B even while taking 5 other classes. Tests are usually open book but some studying is advised.

5.0
2.0
GEB1011
Jun 22, 2011

Arnold is a great professor! She is ALWAYS available and ready to help you succeed! Take her for every class you can. Great teaching style, even online. Do your test objectives and you will be fine!

5.0
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GEB1011
Jun 27, 2011

Great class.

5.0
1.0
ECO0000
Jun 30, 2011

Great teacher, take it online, very easy, guarantee work, as longest you take test and project. Great lady

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ECO2000
Aug 9, 2011

Her class is easy, But damn 50 questions in an hour and half. It flashes by you fast. It sucks that half of my tests were not even finished. I really had wished shed given extra time, atleast on the final. I wouldve gotten a B. Other than that the class is alright.

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FIN3400
Aug 10, 2011

She is ALWAYS available if you have a question and is genuinely concerned about her students success. I recommend her for all students to take as many classes as possible with her. Follow instructions, make an A. She's good!

5.0
1.0
MAN2021
Dec 9, 2011

This course was as straight forward as they come. 4 exams,one proctored, 1 project and that's it. Read the chapters take the online quizzes(for your benifit, not graded)and you will succeed. The professor responds very quickly to emails and there truly is no reason you should fail this course.

5.0
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MAN4504
Dec 16, 2011

I always take Professor Arnold any chance I get. She is straight forward w/o a lot of busy work. Tests are open book. This class was super easy!

5.0
1.0
MAN2021
Aug 1, 2012

Best professor at IRSC! extremely helpful and very clear on what is expected in the class. She always answers your emails right away and keeps the class aware of approaching deadlines and tests. I would highly recommend Professor Arnold for the principles of management class MAN2021 in which I took.

5.0
2.0
FIN3400
Dec 4, 2012

Love her! Took online. She's helpful and clear. Provides powerpoints, notes and sample quizzes. One proctored test; others online, but all are open book, open notes, so read chapters and spend time completing the study guides. No extra credit.

2.0
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FIN2001
Apr 25, 2013

The tests were incredibly hard and the powerpoint, notes, online quizzes and anything else you thought you would need for the test were no help at all. The time to complete these tests was not long enough. It completely amazed me that this class was so hard and it is an elective. If not for the grade curve, I don't think I would have passed.

5.0
1.0
FIN3400
May 1, 2013

All tests are open book. 2 online and 1 proctored at the college. answer the Objectives and you will do fine on the tests.

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BUL2241
May 1, 2013

2nd time taking this professor. More difficult than GEB1011, but not too bad, still got an A. Three tests; one project; no extra credit. Chapters are neat and short, with little activities to help you learn which do help. Most test questions are application-based so be prepared to invest some time into this course. Good luck!

5.0
1.0
GEB1011
Jul 10, 2013

Took as online class, grades were 4 tests and one project, no busy work. Had online quizzes available but not for a grade. If you took the quiz enough times to do well then you will do well on the tests. Open book tests taken at home, get familiar with the index at back of book to find answers. One test taken at learning center, project was easy!

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FIN2001
Aug 6, 2013

This was the worst class I have taken. I read the chapters and studied all of the review information and still only received a "B". I love all the business professors at IRSC but I would NEVER recommend Prof. Arnold.

5.0
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MAN2021
Aug 11, 2013

I found her to be very easy. The class consisted of four quizzes and one project. All of the tests are open book and allow 3 hours. The project was easy as well. Anyone who thinks this class is hard probably shouldn't be in college in the first place.

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FIN2001
Aug 11, 2013

I agree with the last review! Tests were damn near impossible and difficult. I honestly couldn't find half of the questions on the tests in the textbook. No extra credit and really boring organization. I've taken her for classes before which were better but I would say Intro to Finance is Arnold's nightmare course!!!

5.0
2.0
FIN2001
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2013

I always look for her as an instructor. All tests open book(but finding the answer is very hard if not impossible sometimes if you did not read (I did not read at all and got a B)but need book to be able to take the tests. No busy work just 4 tests and if you mess up and miss a test she will work with you and you can make it up. Curbed tests 10 pts

5.0
2.0
GEB1011
Jan 5, 2014

I very much enjoyed this online class. If you have a problem with the website, she is quick to respond to the issue and offer assistance. Your grade is made up by 4 test. There is no credit for your work/reading between test but is needed to do well on the test.

5.0
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GEB1011
Mar 23, 2014

She lays out the class very clearly. There are 4 tests and a project. The test are all open book and your given 3 hours to complete. She is always available for questions and is very fast with posting your grades. Very easy teacher as long as you read the chapters. There is no graded homework.

5.0
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GEB1011
Apr 30, 2014

Professor Arnold's class was great. All of her assignments were laid out on a weekly timeline. Tests were open note/book but they were hard, so if you don't read the chapters you could still fail. She always e-mailed before tests and assignments to remind students of upcoming due dates.

4.0
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MAN2021
Grade: C
Jul 9, 2014

Although this pass semester(Summer I)was a little tougher than the other classes I've taken of hers, I would recommend Professor Arnold. I have been taking her online courses since Fall 2013. The only down fall is that the material she has on the study guide isn't always on the test.

5.0
1.0
GEB1101
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2014

Dr. Arnold is the BEST Business professor at IRSC. Very helpful, and the class was a breeze. 4 tests and 1 project, I passed with an easy A. I would recommend her to anyone.

5.0
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FIN2001
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2014

I absolutely love this professor! She is communicative, easy going , and helpful. Her materials are clearly stated in the Schedule of Activities and you may go at your own pace. Her tests are easy if you study for them and take the quizzes. I highly recommend this professor and will be taking her for future classes if available.

5.0
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QMB3250
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2014

A little detached but that's normal with an online course. Responds to emails very quickly and is forgiving. All her assignments are from the book so it is necessary. Tests are very easy.

4.0
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ALLHERCLASSES
Grade: A+
Jan 31, 2015

Take her any chance you get. Buy the book.

5.0
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FIN3400
Grade: A+
Apr 3, 2015

Content very organized and assignments well thought out

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MAN4504
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2015

Loved taking Professor Arnold online and would take her again. Very easy grader with open book tests. A couple discussions and weekly open book quizzes. There is no reason you should not get an A.

4.0
1.0
FIN2001
May 13, 2015

Her online class was easy. It consisted of about 18 10-question quizzes, some discussion posts, and a 2 part final. You only have to go to the assessment center for the final so that was nice. I had a 100 in the class before the final because the quizzes are easy and allow multiple attempts.

4.0
4.0
QMB1001
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2015

Can use notes & textbook for testing. Tests are tough but you have two attempts.

4.0
4.0
QMB1011
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2015

You are able to use text & notes on tests, even in Assessment Center. Sweet!!!

5.0
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ECO2013
Grade: A+
Aug 31, 2015

I took her for three classes in Summer 2. She is by far my favorite professor I have ever had. She makes everything very easy to understand and goes into great detail on topics you may not understand. I took her for ECO2013 (in class), MAN2021 (online), FIN2001 (online). She is very detailed oriented and you will know what to achieve to get an A.

5.0
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MAN2021
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2015

Most awesome! Very reasonable. I would take her for every class if possible. A real person.

5.0
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MAN2021
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2015

Best teacher ever, she responses to you in minutes. Class consists of 18-quizzes 10 questions each. 5 discussion posts, 3 tests--2 at home --one at IRSC. 2 very simple project. She has everything open, so if you want to get done faster, like myself, you can and she will grade fast. I'm taking her again. I got an A in her class.

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3.0
FIN2001
Grade: A
Mar 10, 2016

Professor Arnold is extremely helpful, gives great feedback and everything is laid out for the semester very clearly. I have taken her classes whenever possible. greatly admired by all of us who have taken her.

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2.0
FIN2001
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2016

I taken Mrs. Arnold in many online classes. She is so wonderful! As long as you keep the quizzes in a file and study it and the book for the test, you will pass. You need the book to do the discussion posts and quizzes. I will say Finance is not a fun subject, it's pretty boring. No actual math if you are curious.

5.0
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FIN2001
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2016

Professor Arnold lays out the online class very efficiently. Responds to emails and grades work faster than a speeding bullet. She is extremely helpful and a great instructor, the best in the Business School!!!

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3.0
FIN2001
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2016

Is the class easy? No. Is Professor Arnold easy to work with? Yes!

5.0
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FIN2001
Grade: A+
May 12, 2016

A very professional Professor! Class is laid out perfectly and clearly. Help is ALWAYS available. Best instructor at IRSC School of Business!

5.0
2.0
MAN2021
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher!!! She is up front with what she wants and is always available by email for questions. Definitely will take again

5.0
3.0
QMB1001
Grade: A+
Aug 6, 2016
Would take again

Best online instructor at IRSC. I have used older textbooks for all 6 classes I have taken with Professor Arnold. Hope she never leaves the Business School!

5.0
2.0
QMB3250
Grade: A
Aug 22, 2016
Would take again

Arnold is one of the best teachers in the Business Program. She gives great feedback and works with her students very well. The Grading criteria is clear and is not super work heavy. Any class you decide to take in the Business Program needs to be taken with her. She is a caring teacher and easy to work with.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
QMB3250
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Exams were open book and open notes (so you NEED the book!) Final was at home which made the stressful end to the semester a little less stressful.

4.0
2.0
FIN2001
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2017
Would take again

Online class was straight to the point take the quizzes every week and post on the discussion board. Finals are open book with notes YESSSSS

Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
FIN2001
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2017
Would take again

Ms. Arnold is very accommodating and will help however she can. She responds to emails incredibly promptly, she also grades assignments within a day or two.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
1.0
FIN2001
Grade: A+
Jun 14, 2017
Would take again

This class is very simple and Professor Arnold makes the class very clear. there are 18 quizzes 10 discussion boards and a final exam. only the final exam has to be done at the testing center. other then that everything is submitted online. everything including the exam gets two attempts. Take her any chance you get. easy summer class.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
FIN2001
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

I took Professor Arnold for an online class and, it was so stress free. Throughout the course you just have 18 quizzes and 10 discussion boards. The final is open book and open notes which is super cool. Definitely take Professor Arnold's online class!!!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
1.0
MAN4504
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

Professor Arnold, was an amazing teacher if I needed anything she was there with a fast response. We had one assignment every week, one quiz, and then the midterm and final. Very simple assignments. Couple questions based on the book or article she gave you to read. Nothing difficult at all if you do the work you will get an A.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests? Not many
5.0
2.0
QMB1001
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Excellent online teacher. I've had her for 3 classes and each time I know what to expect. Schedule of activities is very clear and assignments are due every 2 weeks which makes it nice. Online class consists of discussion boards and tests. 1 test is proctored, usually middle of the semester, notes and textbook allowed. Responds to emails quickly.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Would take again
5.0
1.0
FIN2001
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

I've taken 5 online courses with Professor Arnold and I've passed with an 'A' each time. Easy going and responds quickly. Instead of giving you a low grade she'll put your assignment back in progress and let you redo the assignment for an 'A'. All assignments are usually opened until the end of the semester. did not use course material at all.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Would take again
5.0
4.0
FIN2001
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

Professor Arnold is top notch in my book. She is very patient. She works with her students, and she is very encouraging.

Gives good feedback
Respected
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5.0
4.0
FIN2001
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2018
Would take again

Tough grader but provides good feedback if you don't hit the mark. Grades everything in timely manner so don't be late!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
5.0
1.0
FIN2001
Nov 4, 2018
Would take again

This online class is very easy and stress free. Everything is very organized! You can work ahead and she gives you many resources to make the class easier to understand. Would definitely recommend taking this professor online!

Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MAN4504
Nov 18, 2018
Would take again

Always available.

Gives good feedback
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Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ECO3411
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2019
Would take again

Professor Arnold is an incredible teacher! She provides feedback on every assignment in order to get the best possible grade. She lets you resubmit assignments that maybe you had a hard time understanding, just as long as you talk to her first! I'm so happy I took her and hope I can again in the future

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAN4504
Jul 28, 2019
Would take again

I took Operations Management online with Professor Arnold and her syllabus and schedule of activities accurately represented the course. She was very understanding and allowed me to make up a missed exam, offers positive feedback on assignments, and tests are all open book/take from home and gives detailed study guides, I recommend taking her class

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
FIN2001
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2020
Would take again

Great teacher. Class was easy if you put your time in. Lot's of reading but the quizzes are easy and short. Only a final exam. The book makes easy topics seem more difficult. Use Youtube to get clarity as some topics are brain-breakers if you don't really understand the concept.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
ECO3411
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Professor Arnold is organized, fair, and engaged (most online instructors aren't). Responds quickly to questions, keeps everyone informed, provides study guidelines for testing. Modules include a few serious discussion boards every few weeks - participation is mandatory. A lot of reading and online research to make up for lack of class lectures.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
4.0
3.0
ECO3411
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2021
Would take again

Took her online. Statistical methods of economics, I can't say how good the other professors are but if I had to retake that class I would choose her again. It was not assignment heavy and she made sure everyone was well prepared for the quizzes and final.

Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
GEB1101
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Overall good person and professor. Understands real life issues and does what she can to accomodate them.

Participation matters
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Inspirational
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

64%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 35 grades
Most common grades:
A (16)
A+ (14)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(30)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 35 reported grades
A: 16
A+: 14
B: 2
C: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (12)
Clear grading criteria (10)
Caring (7)
Respected (3)
Get ready to read (3)
Would take again (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
Inspirational (2)
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