4.2

Gisella Diaz

Psychology - Palm Beach State College (all campuses)

4.2
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
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Would Retake
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4.2
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

90

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Her lectures are amazing and very thought provoking

CLP2140 - 5.0 rating

She has destroyed any interest I ever had in Psychology

PSY2012 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

67%

Textbook Required

38%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 10 reported grades
A+: 4
A: 2
B+: 2
B: 1
Common Tags
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Caring (4)
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EXTRA CREDIT (3)
Respected (3)
Inspirational (2)
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Reviews (90)
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PSY2012
Oct 31, 2003

wonderful teacher! Lectures a lot, but gives quizes online that you CANNOT fail and can take up to three times till you pass. Doesn't care if you show up or not to class, funny and very nice!

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PSY2012
Nov 10, 2003

Her classes are interesting and she uses many different tools to teach! The online component is the best-you can take the quizzes up to three times! Definately take her class.

5.0
2.0
PSY2012
Nov 18, 2003

very interesting and energetic

5.0
3.0
PSY2012
Dec 2, 2003

great teacher, those quizes really help your grade, take her class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH
Jul 7, 2004

ONE OF THE GREATIST TEACHERS IN THE WORLD. HER CLASSES WERE SO EXCITING, ENERGETIC AND INTERESTING THAT I COULDN'T WAIT TO COME TO CLASS. HER KNOWLEDGE AND PROFESSIONALISM COMBINED WITH HER PASSION FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING MAKES HER EXTRAORDINARY. AG

5.0
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PSYCOLOGY
Nov 8, 2004

Makes the class very intresting. One of the best teachers I've had. I changed my major because of her and proud of it!!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 10, 2004

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW SHE IS AN AWESOME TEACHER!!!!!!!!!

5.0
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PSYCH
Nov 15, 2004

GREAT TEACHER!She is very funny and her online quizzes are great. You can take them 3 times. She grades harder on the chapter assignments but if you can take her do. She's great!

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3.0
PSY2012
Nov 18, 2004

Professor Diaz is very knowledgeable, professional, helpful, and makes the class fun and informative. The online quizzes are great! She does whatever it takes to make the information clear and understandable. I highly recommend her class! She is funny and makes learning exciting!

5.0
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PSY
Dec 1, 2004

Funny, passionate, energetic, knowledgable, etc she has it all. I loved going to her class and I got a lot out of it.

5.0
3.0
PHY2012
Dec 3, 2004

She kept the class moving, and interesting.

5.0
1.0
PSY2012
Dec 15, 2004

She is an excellent teacher. I've taken so many psychology classes and no one lives up to her tactics of teaching. I'm taking her again for another upper level child psychology class... o yah i got an A in her class...

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PSY2012
Dec 23, 2004

Professor Diaz has me reconsodering my major. I always knew Psych. was interesting, but after her class, I have discovered a passion. She is a great teacher. Very understanding, interesting, & helpful. I highly recommend taking any class you can get with her. I promise, you will not regret it!

5.0
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PSYCH
Jan 3, 2005

Professor Diaz is such a great teacher. If you get the opportunity you should definately take this class. The group projects are a lot of fun and a great way to meet people. The quizzes really helped my grade. The case analysis papers were alittle difficult, but I ended with an A.

5.0
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PSY2012
Feb 2, 2005

So fun, so helpful...you can tell she enjoys the subject, teaching, and students. Keeps class very interesting, and makes it easy for you to get a decent grade, if you want it. There is no way you can NOT get 100% on the online quizzes. She's fabulous, o plan on taking anything else she teaches.

5.0
1.0
PSY2012
Feb 23, 2005

Three word only: You are FABULOUS !!!! ;.)

5.0
1.0
PSY2012
Mar 13, 2005

WOW!!! Professor Diaz is Great. She is what all teachers should be like. She is knowleadgeable and passionate about the subject. She is helpful and genuinely interested in her students success. She is inspiring and funny. I look forward to going to her class. She makes learning fun. Take her class

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PSY2012
Mar 29, 2005

Awesome professor. She kept class very interesting and I actually enjoyed reading the very little matieral she had us read. Great class!

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PSY2012
Apr 19, 2005

WHY THE HELL IS EVERYBODY GIVING HER PERFECT SCORES!!? #1. She doesn't speak clearly #2. Her hand writing looks like hirogliphics. #3. She expects students to copy her Power Point notes at retarted speeds. #3. HER POWER POINT NOTES MAKE NO SENSE!! #4. Uses Power Point WAY too much!!

3.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 20, 2005

She gives way too much work for an elective class!

2.0
1.0
PSYC
Apr 20, 2005

i could nto stand this class...peroid

5.0
2.0
PSY2012
Apr 21, 2005

Professor Diaz is the best teacher that I have ever had. Her lectures are intesting, fun, and informative. She breaks down complicated subjects like no other teacher. Her tests are not difficult if you study your class notes. Take her! You won't be sorry.

5.0
1.0
PSY2012
Apr 28, 2005

Ok, for the ignorant people posting on this forum: She is not an elective class, nor does she give too much work! She speaks perfectly clear. She does not expect you to copy her powerpoints, the material can all be found in the text book! You two are just lazy and probably fail all your classes!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH
May 1, 2005

PROFESSOR DIAZ IS SUCH A GREAT TEACHER!!! HER CLASSES ARE SO MUCH FUN AND SHE MAKES THE TESTS VERY EASY TO ACCOMPLISH...MY OPINION IF YOU FAIL THIS CLASS U DONT NEED TO BE IN COLLEGE..

5.0
3.0
BEGININGPSYCH
May 6, 2005

I think she was a great teacher. Dont forget to do the topic assighnments or you wont pass (gordon rule) and dont forget to take the online test. If you do these two things (good) then you just have to get atleast half of you mid. term exam correct and half of you final correct to pass with a "B".

5.0
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PSY2012
May 9, 2005

i <3 her! she;s the greatest! funny, INTO her lectures, has tons of visuals, calss is very involved in discussions, its NOT based soley on the textbook which made it fun and easier to learn! TAKE HER! SHES AMAZING!!!! and fair, too.

5.0
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PSY2012
Jun 9, 2005

This is one of the best professors ever. Expect to learn about the subject. She stresses what you need to know in lecture, going over it repeatedly. Do all the work and you will get an "A" like I did.

5.0
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PHY2012
Jun 16, 2005

Great teacher, went over everything in good detail. Online quizzes are a breeze, considering you get to take them three times to get a better score. Overall, pretty easy class if your looking for elective credit.

5.0
2.0
PSY2012
Jul 10, 2005

I did an honors project with her on DID. It was a blast. She's an amazing teacher. I was never bored in her class.

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Jul 21, 2005

She is witty, smart and she keeps you interested! Highly recommend it- online quizzes- interactive projects... take her class- I got an A and had fun.

5.0
3.0
PSY2010
Sep 19, 2005

she's the best! wish i could take her for all my classes!

5.0
1.0
PSY2012
Nov 6, 2005

great professor! tells funny stories, keeps class interesting and is very energetic! Easy A! online quizzes and you get 3 chances to take each one!

5.0
2.0
PSY2012
Nov 12, 2005

AWESOME!! Need I say more??

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Dec 22, 2005

This teacher is the best!!! Lots of notes but quizzes and tests are easy. She is VERY nice and understanding!!! Take this teacher... the class is awesome!!!

5.0
2.0
PSY
Jan 4, 2006

you get every chance in the world to do well in this class. but you are actually going to have to learn something, and if you have a hard time it's because you don't want to learn anything.

5.0
3.0
PSY
Feb 25, 2006

GREAT!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Apr 10, 2006

teacher of the month teacher of the year teacher of the decade no doubt about it.

5.0
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PSY2012
May 8, 2006

Energentic professor! Loves teaching this subject. Quizzes are easy and the finals require real studying. It's a fun course, but the work load isn't the lightest.

5.0
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PSY2012
May 12, 2006

I love her teaching style, it is obvious that she does her preparation for her classes. I you do the work and assignments you pass, if you don't, you fail. It's that simple.

4.0
2.0
PSY2012
Jul 24, 2006

Mrs Diaz, Is Great!! SHe is a very nice lady. You do have to write a cupple of pappers, and is tough on grammer. She does offer extra credit, and makes the class very interesting.

1.0
5.0
PSYCH2012
Sep 24, 2006

She's very difficult to follow, she's very unorganized.She waist time on class participation and not enough on the material.

5.0
3.0
PSYCHINTR
Nov 28, 2006

She is energetic, funny, and highly intelligent. She is well-organized, and her assignments are challenging. I thoroughly enjoyed her class, learned quite a lot, and she was an incredible inspiration to me. (Thank you Professor if you are reading this!)

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PSY2012
Jan 3, 2007

This teacher is very funny, and her class promotes a fun atmosphere, but there is still plenty of work to do. She is funny, but she can be a little scatter-brained at times, so make sure you get the most out of every class and take adequate notes. You will enjoy this class and this teacher.

5.0
1.0
PSY2012
Jan 22, 2007

SHE IS SO COOL........she makes class fun..

5.0
1.0
PSY2012
May 3, 2007

Very good teacher. Really wants you to succeed. Test and Quizzes are very fair. She lets you know ahead of time what to expect and gives plenty of time to look up the few unsure answers.

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PSY2012
Nov 7, 2007

SHE'S SO UNORGANIZED. DOES NOT EVEN GO BY THE CURRICULUM SHE GAVE OUT. AND HALF THE ASSIGNMENTS THE HAS LISTED DUE SHE DOES NOT COLLECT. I ENDED UP DROPPING THE CLASS...

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PSY2012
Nov 8, 2007

100% Online/Very organized/Med level homework/Very responsive& supportive/U can take quizzes 3x &mid term 2x/After each 1st test attempt U can print test out & use it 2 see wrong answers b4 retaking/Look at the # under each ques. and you'll understand/IT'S A BIG HELP!! Very hard not to do well/She's positive w/great disposition/I recommend her!!!

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PSY2012
Nov 28, 2007

Very arrogant lady. She is of no help when you need it and has a huge chip on her shoulder. Avoid taking her if possible.

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PSY2012
Dec 13, 2007

A very good teacher. She's a little tough, but she tries her hardest to make sure to understand.

5.0
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DEP2102
Apr 18, 2008

She is a great teacher, I took her for psychology and child growth & development, she is awesome. She makes class interesting and fun, presents her material so that its interesting and easy to remember. Fantastic teacher, everyone loves her, trust me!

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PSY2012
May 13, 2008

Very helpful and lenient towards students. I recommend her.

5.0
2.0
PSY2012
Jul 25, 2008

Took online over summer. You definitely need to do your part, but it is easy. Fun assignments, easy tests straight from notes & book. She is a great professor, I def recommend her! She is very sweet & funny, very helpful, gives extra credit if you go above & beyond on your work! TAKE HER !!

1.0
5.0
PSY1101
Aug 27, 2008

try ur best i cant tell u nothing. she is not easy.

5.0
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PSY2012
Nov 4, 2008

At first I wasn't very impressed by prof Diaz, but she is adorable! She is funny in her own way, and she wants everyone to do well. The quizes are online, and you can take them twice. There are a few written assignments, but she is very clear with what she wants. She will give anyone help. She uses different styles of teaching, I learned a lot! :)

2.0
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PSY2012
May 11, 2009

Wow, this class was not what i expected. You cant read half the things she writes on the board. Her study guides do not even cover everything. And its just hard to learn anything said in the lecture, you have to read over the notes you were able to understand off the board! At least she gives extra credit is all i can say.

4.0
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PSY2012
Nov 5, 2009

I really enjoyed this class! It's easy too. She may use unprofessional language to explain certain concepts, but you'll definitely remember the lessons! All projects and quizzes are submitted online by a certain date. You are allowed to bring notes to the midterm. NOTE: When she tries to "relax" you, watch out. There's a blowhorn involved.

5.0
1.0
PSY2012
Dec 6, 2009

Awesome Class She Was Extremely Helpful! If You Evewr Need To Take A Psychology Class You Should Definitely Take Her

5.0
2.0
PSY2012
Feb 16, 2010

I took this class online last semester. She was very helpful if you asked. The lessons plans were nicely done and always kept my attention. I'm glad I chose her for psychology.

4.0
4.0
PSY2012
Apr 11, 2010

enjoyable class until the end of the semester. Physch 2 was annoying. Most of the online stuff is easy, she just crams everything until the end of the semester. She i a very funny teacher & you do learn.

5.0
2.0
PSY2012
May 10, 2010

Prof Diaz is a great teacher! Her class was sometimes hard to follow in terms of deadlines etc. However, she was quite clear and entertaining in her actual teaching. What she lacks in organization she easily makes up for in her dynamic teaching style. She understands her students well; talk to her and she WILL help you. Take her and you'll be happy

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DEP2004
Nov 10, 2010

Dont take her with online classes cause she is the worst i ever seen. She gives you a lot of assignment everyweek and most of the time she doesn't give a good grade for them cause it doesn't match her expectations plus within each questions she ask another 5 so it's a never ending assignment. her quizes are ok but it's just too much work.

3.0
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PSY2012
Feb 12, 2011

She wasn't that bad. I took this class online; you better study if you want to pass with a good grade and submit works on time, otherwise she is tough. Prepare to write a looot!! It is not easy if you do not like to work hard.

1.0
5.0
PSY2012
Apr 21, 2011

Horrible teacher. She has destroyed any interest I ever had in Psychology. Lots of writting!

3.0
5.0
PSYCH1000
May 3, 2011

I must have written ten thousand words on her online class! Unbelievable! She is worst than your English Comp teacher too as far as grading is concerned. I got a 95 in her class, however, be prepared to spend hours on it. The memory section consists of power point presentations of over 100 slides! I actually complained to her and to the dean; she i

2.0
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PSY2012
Jul 29, 2011

She is strict in some type of way. She won't respond back on the weekend. (online class) Her work is confusing. My essays were great but not for her. I honestly do not recommend this teacher.

5.0
1.0
PSY2012
Apr 18, 2012

She is a great teacher! I would highly recommend her to anyone. She responds to emails and is available via phone. She is willing to clarify anything and is willing to help. Her course notes make everything easy to understand. Take her!

2.0
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PSY2012
Jul 17, 2012

Awful teacher. Failed the class due to a misunderstanding over the file attaching process with a massive assignment. Ruined my view on Psychology, and my GPA forever.

1.0
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PSCHYP
Nov 27, 2012

do not take her. she doesnt answer your emails, phones calls etc. i had her for the online class and she was horrible. very unclear

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3.0
PSY2012
Dec 18, 2012

Professor Diaz is a very sweet lady. If you need help or dont understand something she is very willing to help, she answered all my emails. She does cram toward the end of the semester, but as long as you dont procrastinate you'll be fine. If you study, and do the work you'll get an A

3.0
3.0
PSY2012
Jun 17, 2013

Diaz is a great teacher. i had already taken AP psych in high school so i had a basis on what she was talking about. she was very nice and gave a lot of suggestions on what i should do to be a better student in her class. the only down side is you cannot communicate her after thursday afternoon so if you want to contact her just go to her office

5.0
1.0
LIFESTYLES
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2013

Took her online course and its absolutely great, its organized, and the material is not difficult at all. Negative comments were obviously people that didnt try very hard to pass. Great professor don't listen to the negative comments.

3.0
3.0
PSY2012
Dec 17, 2013

DO NOT procrastinate with this class. You will do horrible if you put off the assignments for last minute. She is nice and knowledgable. She allows a "cheat" sheet to be used on tests. I say take her.

2.0
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PSY2012
May 20, 2014

This class was absolutely terrible. She likes to hear herself talk and all the work is submitted on blackboard. She gives meaningless assignments that do not help you understand the material. If you do take this class, make sure you take it with someone you know, because she does A LOT of group work.

5.0
2.0
PSY2012
Jun 19, 2014

Ok do not listen to all this bad comments.... Professor Diaz is a great teacher.. She keeps the class interesting.. Trust me I had her for three hours. She cares about her students and the work is fairly easy.. I recommend her to everyone... :)

3.0
3.0
PSY2012
Dec 17, 2014

Enjoyed taking her class. She gave a lot of quizzes so be prepared to study for them. Interesting lectures and she made class enjoyable. Tests were fairly easy if you studied and showed up to class.

5.0
2.0
DEP2004
May 1, 2015

Fantastic teacher.

5.0
3.0
DEP2004
Jan 7, 2016

She's sooo nice. She was so willing to help me with everything I asked. I've taken her class online and in person, both times passed. She's definitely a teacher that will be there to help you, and she really wants you to do well. So highly recommend her, sad I can't take a class with her again.

4.0
3.0
DEP2004
Mar 5, 2016

Professor Diaz is a good professor and strives to give her best. Her lectures are not boring but get ready to read. Quizzes and tests can be taken more than once.

5.0
2.0
PSY1101
Grade: A
Oct 12, 2016
Would take again

Such a good professor! Makes psychology so easy! Doesnt pile on the work either..

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
PSY2012
Grade: B+
May 1, 2018
Would take again

Diaz literally saved my grade. I had an f and she went out of her way to tell me how I could improve my grade. we worked together and she answered questions if I was not sure about a concept. I LOVED having her and I was so excited to come to class. Ignore the negative comments, she really does care about her students.

Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PHY2012
Grade: B
May 2, 2018
Would take again

She is overall a great teacher even though it was a 8 week course she covered all the material and interacted with her class. If you show up to class it isnt hard to pass. Also she is a very understanding person so if somethings going on let her know. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAKING****

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CLP2140
Grade: A+
Jul 19, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Diaz should be a 5 star rating. Ignore the negative reviews! Those students clearly did not try in her class. Her lectures are amazing and very thought provoking. She really does care about you and as long as you try, she will help you right through anything. Really wish I could have taken her again for another class.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY2012
Oct 22, 2018
Would take again

Great professor cares about students

5.0
4.0
PSY2012
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Diaz is an awesome professor. Extremely helpful to learn this class. Super interesting class.

Inspirational
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PHY2012
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

If you have a problem understanding the subject professor Diaz will make sure to use all the resources available so you can do excellent in class. She is very helpful! She will help and guide you.

5.0
1.0
DEP2004
Grade: A+
Jul 8, 2019
Would take again

This was one of the easiest classes/professors I've taken. Took online. Class was super easy to follow - schedule and course outline were very clear. Assignments easy to follow. Grading straightforward; she is not a tough grader. Two projects which were easy. Heavy homework load, but not difficult. Quizzes and exams based off of assignments. Easy A

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
DEP2004
Grade: B+
Dec 29, 2020
Would take again

You have a lot of assignment In the beginning but once you get in the hang of things and turn things in on time her class is cake. She's nice and her topics are super interesting,

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
PSY2012
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

The course is pretty self explanatory. You go to the lectures and review the lessons and take the quizzes. There are several assignments that are in class and outside writing assignments but she explains them clearly and is always available for questions. She answers emails quickly and is a super caring and nice teacher. Amazing course!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY2012
Grade: A+
Sep 6, 2022
Would take again

She is absolutely amazing and super easy. She is super caring and easy. Tests are online and you can retake them. I took her 8 week course so it went by super fast. The projects were fun and also easy. If you are super into psychology I recommend her introduction to psychology class.

Caring
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PSY2012
Grade: A+
Feb 13, 2023
Would take again

I took her a few semesters ago and she was amazing! Quizzes online, barely any homework and if there were, it was easy/online. Her class was 3 hours long since it was an 8 week course so we took breaks. Easy to talk to outside of class. Unfortunately her campus is too far from home so I can't take her again. She told me being curious is a great!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

67%

Textbook Required

38%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (4)
A (2)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 10 reported grades
A+: 4
A: 2
B+: 2
B: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (5)
Caring (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
EXTRA CREDIT (3)
Respected (3)
Inspirational (2)
Participation matters (2)
Get ready to read (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.63 avg change
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Jul
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

PSYCH

5.0

(4)

PSYCOLOGY

5.0

(1)

PSY

5.0

(3)

PHY2012

5.0

(4)

BEGININGPSYCH

5.0

(1)
+14 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PSYCH2012

5.0

PSYCH1000

5.0

PSY1101

3.5

BEGININGPSYCH

3.0

PSY2010

3.0

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