3.3

Heidi Steinhauer

Engineering - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

3.3
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
40%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
3.3
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

40%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

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4

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What Students Say

“Always available for help during or after class”

EGR120 - 5.0 rating

“She'll break your heart and your GPA”

DET111 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
A- (2)
Incomplete (1)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(0)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 4 reported grades
A-: 2
Incomplete: 1
B: 1
Common Tags
Tough grader (2)
Gives good feedback (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
Hilarious (1)
Tough Grader (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Tests? Not many (1)
Participation matters (1)
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Reviews (88)
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DET111
Jul 12, 2002

She'll break your heart and your GPA.

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DET111EGR
Oct 3, 2002

No Comments

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DET111
Oct 30, 2002

She Knows how to work a protractor.she loves getting worked on inclined surfaces

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DET111
Oct 31, 2002

I'm doing pretty good in the Class but I got some extra credit.

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DET111
Dec 11, 2002

No Comments

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DET111
Feb 19, 2003

Apathetic.

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EGR120
Mar 18, 2003

No Comments

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DET111
Mar 25, 2003

not cool, tough ass grader, lose points for every little thing...i mean every little thing

5.0
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DET111
Mar 25, 2003

Hard but fair

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DET395
Apr 12, 2003

Ditto the hard but fair

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EGR120
Apr 15, 2003

No Comments

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EGR120
Apr 22, 2003

There's a lot of work, and you learn a lot....I don't pay 26k a year to learn nothing. So it's not so bad.

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DET111
Jul 6, 2003

She gives way too much hw and takes points off for everything. Although she is a good professor and you learn alot but the hw kills you.

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EGR120
Sep 9, 2003

No Comments

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5.0
EGR120
Sep 25, 2003

She is a pain in the ass

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DET395
Oct 13, 2003

I thought I heard somewhere that the person teaching the class should know the subject they're teaching?I've had 4 years of experience with catia before taking this class and have no idea what she's doing half the time.Unreasonable quizzes and assignm

5.0
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EGR120
Oct 29, 2003

She is awesome! Extremely helpful! But some of the homework is nonsense and meaningless.

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DET
Feb 4, 2004

A Womenist, but smart. Unfair grader. Unfair Tests . Hard to talk to. If you don't know what you are doing she'll definitely tell you and on top of that will not help you. Kiss up hard enough to get on her good side. Needs to cut her hair!

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EGR120
Mar 25, 2004

Don't take her for EGR 120. You get 4 homework assignments everyday that take way to long for a 2 credit course.

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EGR120
Mar 25, 2004

This teacher does not know how to teach. She gives a lot of meaningless homework which takes far too much of my precious time. She doesn't teach anything that I couldn't learn from a book and takes way too long to explain anything.

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EGR120
Mar 25, 2004

If you start out the year on her good side you will get help very easily and with all the homework although most are easy some you will need help on. Quizes are always on a thursday so you really cant complain because its always on the homework u jus don

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EGR120
Grade: A-
Apr 1, 2004

No Comments

3.0
3.0
EGR120
Apr 8, 2004

WAY TOO MUCH HOMEWORK....every night 3 or 4 plates....

3.0
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EGR120
Apr 9, 2004

An acceptable workload for a college level course. Thorough teaching of CAD and drafting.

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EGR120
Apr 13, 2004

Professor makes the objectives quite clear. Unfortunately, being a first year course, EGR120 is plagued with students that belong back in middle school. Hence, she comes across as too demanding. In reality, she's right on point.

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EGR120
Apr 24, 2004

If her section is the only one open, take the course next semester. She gives way too much homework and She's hideous. Besides the point, just don't sign up for any of her sections.

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EGR120
Apr 28, 2004

Assigns a fair amount of work, but does not tolerate students who do not apply themselves or expect free ride. Always willing to go over all lectures as needed during office hours or in class. Knew the material and taught it well.

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EGR120
May 7, 2004

Grades way to hard for a 2 credit hour course. Hours of homework every class period. If u dont wanna spend 6 hours a week on her stupid homework assignments i suggest not taking any of her classes.

5.0
3.0
EGR120
May 12, 2004

Expects a lot from you, so when it is all said and done you will have learned a lot. Always available for office hours or to meet outside of class. If you are looking for a class where you do nothing and wastes time, this is not it.

5.0
4.0
EGR120
May 12, 2004

Class is not hard, she expects you to do the work assigned. All assignments are clearly explained. Teaches a lot CATIA! Knows what she is talking about, take her if you can.

5.0
3.0
EGR120
May 12, 2004

Knows a lot about CATIA and teaches more than other instructors. Tough grader but provides a detailed explanation of what she is looking for. Learned a lot. Quizzes every week, gotta do the homework to pass those.

1.0
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EGR120
Jun 10, 2004

THIS WOMAN DROVE ME NUTS!! she is horrible when it comes to grading. What you think may be perfect is unacceptible in her eyes. Her class is way to difficult for just 2 credits. But hey if you like to be overwhelmed with busy work, go ahead and take her!!

5.0
3.0
EGR120
Jun 16, 2004

She is great! Expected us to submit college level work. Learned a lot. Knew the material. Available for help if needed. Take if you want to learn.

5.0
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EGR120
Jun 16, 2004

Pay attention to lectures, covers additional information not in the textbook. Quizzes are tough, but if you do the homework you will be fine. She grades very picky, but tells you exactly what she is looking for. Enjoyed the class.

3.0
5.0
CATIA
Jul 5, 2004

If you decide to take her class you better have taken EGR 120 at ERAU, because all the other students that took CADD or something else you are screwed. This class is supposed to be for beginners, I don’t think so. He grading is hard, she gives you no time

3.0
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EGR120
Nov 8, 2004

"I can be really mean, ask my husband, he knows" She often gives homework on stuff we don't know and grades us down on them even if she hasn't taught us the subject. Choose Someone else cos you will waste less time and do less homework. You'll be sorry you chose her if you do. She's HOT tho.

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EGR120
Nov 8, 2004

What can I say, Heidi will really make you sweat...academically and by her appearances. I think she is an ok teacher, she seems like she is hard at first, but just pay attention and you'll do fine. By paying attention, I mean not looking at her toosh or any other part of her.

5.0
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EGR120
Nov 13, 2004

She is an awesome teacher. She might look hard at first, but just listen to her every word..and you get an A. also be very careful with your HW.picky in grades but easy if you follow her instructions. very friendly and good looking. I enjoyed her class a lot.

5.0
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EGR120
Nov 18, 2004

an OK teacher...

5.0
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ERG120
Nov 19, 2004

Fine booty, if she is wearing a shirt, don't plan on learning that day. Grading is very strick, but she has one of the best teaching methods, so if you want to learn catia take this class.

5.0
2.0
EGR120
Nov 19, 2004

She is a great teacher,very helpful although grading is strict but overall a must take class for anyone taking EGR120.

5.0
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EGR120
Dec 7, 2004

no comments

1.0
4.0
EGR120
Dec 8, 2004

No Comments

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5.0
EGR120
Jan 8, 2005

I know so many people who regret taking her class. Gives a lot of homework EVERY SINGLE DAY! Doesn't care if you have other stuff to do. You will regret taking here because she doesn't give a crap about you and there are far better EGR 120 teachers you can take with less of the work load

5.0
1.0
EGR120
Jan 21, 2005

People who think she gives too much homework are in the wrong major. Steiny is a great teacher with a great set of legs. Quit being ****s and realize that this is the easiest engineering class you'll take.

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EGR120
Feb 27, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
EGR120
Mar 6, 2005

Mrs. Steinhauer is awesome. The homework is easy and fun. Its nice when she wears skirts and the lectures are easy to understand. But then agian, I took 3 years of this stuff in high school. It's kinda second nature to me.

5.0
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EGR120
Mar 7, 2005

She is very straightforward. She is a little heavy on the homework, but if you do it and do well, it brings up your grade. Strict on grading, but tells you what you did wrong. Very nice and very willing to work with you. Basically, do your work and you'll pass with a good grade!

1.0
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EGR120
Apr 14, 2005

Shes the one prof with open sections day after the start of the registration. Why?! cos everyone who knows about her tries to avoid her. Gives multiple homewoks everyday. we did a around 150 pieces of hw when I tokk her class. Why take her class when you can get an easier teacher?! u've been warned.

3.0
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EGR120
Apr 25, 2005

She sucks at her teaching. Better avoid her. You got so many EGR 120 teachers on campus. If u look at her section, it will be always open. Now you know the reason.

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EGR120
Apr 26, 2005

Pls avoid her.She sucks,does not have a fair attitude. I hate her so much. Do not expect to learn anything in her class especially CATIA she does not know most of the stuff. She will be like CATIA does'nt like it....PLS AVOID HER, HOMEWORK AND HER MORON GRADER.

3.0
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EGR120
May 5, 2005

Homework takes up ALOT of time. Quizes once a week, and when you only have 2 classes a week be prepared everyday. i suggest NOT taking her when there are better teachers for this course. plus shes not as hot as everyone thiks she is.

3.0
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DET395
May 6, 2005

She teaches maybe 10% of the time. The students teach the rest of the class so it's a real pain ($2000 for this??). The final project will have you going crazy START IT EARLY. She acts annoyed when you ask her for help at her office sometimes. She loves dimensions. She'll work you to the bone!

5.0
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DET395
May 9, 2005

She's one of the few teachers at this school who actually makes you WORK for your grade, and most of the kids here can't take that. But, if you're up for the challenge, this is a GREAT class, and it will be really useful when it comes to design classes.She was ALWAYS willing to help in her office!

5.0
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EGR120
Jun 27, 2005

Wih all due respect to the rest of the people who have rated this teacher, University is all about hard work. Yes she gives allot of home work, but when you finish the class you know what you are talking about. If you take the time and go to her during her office hours, she is more than willing to help.

5.0
5.0
EGR120
Aug 31, 2005

Very good teacher. Knows what she's talking about and is always willing to help. However, she does give a lot of work and is extremely strict on grading. You definitely will know your stuff when you finish!

3.0
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EGR120
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 6, 2005

Okay, this class is two hours long. It's insane that she actually manages to talk for two hours. There is much work to be done, and the room is quite cold. From what I hear, every other EGR 120 teacher is quite lenient on grading. If you want a 4.0, avoid this teacher. You will not succeed in life if you take this class with her.

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EGR120
Oct 14, 2005

i dont like her at all i think that she is a bad teacher in some ways,.. not clear at all

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EGR120
Apr 14, 2006

Makes the material too hard and grades harsh

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EGR120
Apr 15, 2006

This lady is horrible. DO NOT TAKE HER!!! She will give you an assignment and then take off points for things that she never said you had to do. She isn't helpful at all in her office hours. start the final project early. when you do the assignments pay close attention to detail b/c her and her grader are harsh as graders.

2.0
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EGR120
Apr 15, 2006

The last guy is right...she's not straight forward at all...she doesn't tell you what she expects...and then she nails you for somthing you didn't know you had to do...i hate that...O and her grader is a moron..

1.0
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EGR120
Apr 18, 2006

This class sux...the class is a huge guessing game. She never tells you what she wants and she'll just stare at you blankly if she thinks your question is stupid. This lady is horrible. Do not take her. if you want to destroy your GPA, take this class. Do yourself a favor and take Weavil or some of the other BETTER professors.

5.0
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EGR120
Apr 27, 2006

The other students that commented must be RETARDS. This class was great. She sets the expectations on the first day. If you just pay attention and do what she asks, you will do fine. She has a good sence of humor, and is very fair. I'll be willing to bet the other comments are from students with low GPA's who like to blame others for thier situatio

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5.0
EGR120
May 12, 2006

Bad professor, avoid her if you can.

2.0
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ENG120
Oct 31, 2006

Did not like her at all. Extremely harsh on grading and lots of homework. She did very little teaching and left it up to us to learn Catia with tutorials outside of the class. There are much better teachers for this course.

5.0
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EGR120
Nov 17, 2006

People that complain about Steinhauer are lazy and have no work ethic. Had this class my first semester for for EGR 120, as long as you do the work and try the class is simple. Very clear in explanation, hard but you'll learn Catia better then with any other teacher. I'd highly reccomend her for your higher level classes as well as this one.

4.0
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EGR120
Nov 17, 2006

nice teacher. YOU WILL LEARN A LOT! lots of hw, and kinda strict grading. comes off as strict but if u try and show you care, you will do fine. you will definatly do better in this class if youve had a CADD background, and if you've had drafting experience. explainations are kinda hard to understand, but BY FAR the most knowledgeable teacher.

5.0
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EGR120
Dec 12, 2006

This instructor definitely knows her stuff. The material in itself is dry, so don't expect to be entertained. She assigns A LOT of work. Expect to spend at least 4 hours a week on drawings/projects.

2.0
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HF495
Dec 15, 2006

No Comments

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HF595
Dec 24, 2006

horrible teacher...guys get B's, girls get A's...EGR120 is one of the easiest classes offered at riddle but once you get her in upper level, dont expect to get much sleep because of all the work, it is amazing when she states at the start of teacher evals...and i quote "dont write you hate me! say you hate me and then tell me why"...unbelieveable

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5.0
HF595
Mar 6, 2007

Professor expects a lot. Course is challenging because the material is so different. Final project is hard but well worth the effort. Professor cares about performance and goes the extra mile.

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EGR120
Dec 5, 2007

Well, Professor Steinhauer is a rather difficult professor. Although she may be an expert at drafting and whatnot, she is not helpful at all. She expects near-perfect work, so it is difficult to earn an A, and she is very strict on answers to pop quizzes. I do not recommend this professor because she is unenthusiastic and annoyingly sarcastic.

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EGR120
Nov 3, 2008

Take this professor if you have no idea what a circle is and enjoy 4-6 hours of homework a week. She teaches the material in a very methodical fashion. If you already have any drafting experience or are just good at seeing shapes, don't take her. Also, she assigns tutorials every week that make you want to commit hari-kari. Don't take her.

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EGR120
Dec 3, 2008

Tutorials are the devil! she grades very strictly and you have to do everything perfectly. Even if your solid model looks exactly like it should, you will get points taken off for having too many steps in your spec tree. good at teaching and explaining, just really strict on grading...

5.0
2.0
EGR101
Dec 18, 2008

Despite being manditory, it was my favorite class in my 1st semester. At times was unable to asnwer semi-simple questions regarding projects that SHE assigned.Gave pop quiz questions that were irrelevant and unreasonable, which affected grade, but projects made up for it.However, always willing to help during office hours.

2.0
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EGR120
Mar 31, 2010

Oh dear god. I cannot believe I made it out of this class alive. Expect to be assigned literally about eight hours of homework every week. This includes drafting and tutorials. Tutorials are LITERALLY worse than visiting hell itself. There is a final which counts a whole letter grade and midterm. This final takes about 20 hours of work. Stay away!

5.0
4.0
EGR120
Jul 9, 2011

Prof expects high quality of work from you, but you will learn a lot. Always helpful answering questions. Take her if you want great instruction and are not afraid to actually learn, don't take her if you want an easy A.

5.0
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EGR120
Jul 9, 2011

She does expect a lot, take her if u want to learn, don't if u want an easy A. She knows her stuff. Always available for help during or after class. Tutorials are not fun. I would take her again.

5.0
1.0
ES125
Nov 16, 2011

Great

5.0
4.0
EGR101
Dec 10, 2011

She was an awesome teacher and I was always excited to go to her class. However the projects kind of sucked but it was still an overall fun class. She is easy to get along with and joke around.

5.0
2.0
EGR101
Dec 11, 2011

projects could be tedious, but she knew her stuff. Funny in class and very helpful

5.0
2.0
EGR101
Dec 11, 2011

projects could be tedious, but she knew her stuff. Funny in class and very helpful

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EGR305
Jun 28, 2012

I am good in CATIA, and I thought this class was going to make the difference. I was wrong. You learn, you progress in CATIA, but the grade you get is not worth all your effort you put into the course. Trust me, don't take her. If you want to learn more about CATIA just buy the advanced catia textbook. That's all you need. Good Luck!

4.0
2.0
EGR195A
May 4, 2017
Would take again

Very easy class, so there wasn't much need to teach. However, she is easy to talk to and seems to be more than willing to explain what isn't being understood.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
EGR195A
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor used a proxy teacher named Kunj Patel, she isn't very knowledgeable and surprises you with tests that have information you hadn't learned before-hand so you have had better taken engineering classes before this.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests? Not many
1.0
4.0
ME424
Grade: B
Mar 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I thought this Automation and Prototyping class was going to be super fun but she doesnt teach much. When she does teach she expects you know a lot about manufacturing and optimization. Shes late to class and grades her abstracts very heavily. Her TA was a better teacher and he actually makes the class more enjoyable as he teaches occasionally.

Participation matters
Group projects
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
EGR105
Oct 14, 2021
Would take again

Her class setup is: lecture, turn in your notes the night of class, then 2 take-home problems about the lecture, turn in your homework the next MORNING you walk into class. If you don't understand something, she will meet you outside of class because she wants you to pass. Her tests only have a few questions, though, so make sure you understand!!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
ME428
Dec 9, 2024

This class was incredibly average, but the most boring of the CAD/CAM minor. You have to find 4 research papers that you evaluate over the semester, so find them early. Most assignments are summarizing videos or short documents, but she grades as complete/incomp, so you don't really know what you're supposed to do. I felt like I didn't learn much.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
A- (2)
Incomplete (1)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(0)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 4 reported grades
A-: 2
Incomplete: 1
B: 1
Common Tags
Tough grader (2)
Gives good feedback (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
Hilarious (1)
Tough Grader (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Tests? Not many (1)
Participation matters (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.20 avg change
Jun
May
Dec
Mar
Oct
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ERG120

5.0

(1)

EGR101

5.0

(4)

ES125

5.0

(1)

EGR105

5.0

(1)

DET395

3.8

(4)
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Difficulty by Course

DET111EGR

5.0

DET

5.0

CATIA

5.0

HF595

4.5

DET395

4.3

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