4.5

Helen Taylor

Psychology - Bellevue College

4.5
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
58%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
4.5
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

58%

Would Retake

83

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Rating Distribution
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83 total ratings

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What Students Say

Not sure why everyone loved her so much, I think she is way too high on her horse

PSYCH220 - 2.0 rating

Tests are rather tough for an online class

PSYC250 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

33%

Textbook Required

67%

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83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 13 reported grades
A: 5
B: 2
Not sure yet: 2
A+: 2
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Tough Grader (3)
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Amazing lectures (1)
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Reviews (82)
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PSYCH240
Nov 6, 2004

she is the best

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100
Dec 9, 2004

Helen Taylor is one of the best teachers that I have had in a long time. Her lectures are fun and engaging. There are quizzes every week, but if you take notes during the lectures, you will ace them without a problem. I highly recommend this class!

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PSYCH100
Dec 9, 2004

Mrs. Taylor is a great teacher. The quizzes every week are easy.They're multiple choice and not too indepth so I suggest just reading the chapter assigned and making sure you know the ket words. If you have to take psych, I would take it with her

5.0
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PSYCH256
Dec 14, 2004

Excellent instructor! The class is very structured and there are no surprises come test time. 3 tests and a couple projects, but nothing is too challenging. Just be sure to read the book and take notes on the lecture. Also, be sure to completely review the study guides before the tests.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH
Feb 28, 2005

One of the coolest ladies on the campus. Is a great teacher to learn from, laid back and very helpful.

5.0
3.0
PSY100ONLINE
Mar 11, 2005

She is a wonderful teacher and person. I would recommend her to anyone.

5.0
2.0
PYSCH101
Mar 20, 2005

awesome teacher. makes assignments very clear. very knowedgable and fair with the grading. reccommended.

5.0
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PSYCH200
Apr 1, 2005

Dr. Taylor rocks.

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PSYCH100
May 13, 2005

Organized, interesting, diplomatic, friendly. She is the paragon of Teacher. Not necessarily the most fun, but she gets the job done and she's good at it. Tough when she needs to be, but fair. Like most teachers, she'll give better treatment to students who show up to class, seem interested, etc

5.0
3.0
PSYCH100
May 24, 2005

Shes the best teacher Ive had. Psychology is an interesting subject, but also difficult. Taylor was very helpful. We had tests every week but the class was always well prepared from the lectures and if you read the chapters. It was a good class. Shes very nice and you learn a lot in this class. Well worth your money!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH100
Jul 12, 2005

I took this class online. She requires a lot of work but it's not impossibly hard work. Her deadlines are the hardest thing to keep track of - she's the queen of calendars and regular due dates esp. for discussions.

4.0
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PSYCH100ONLINE
Jul 27, 2005

This class would be great for anybody. You learn a lot and it's fun. There were no tests or essays just weekly quizzes, discussions, and homework. Once you get used to the due dates, it's easy. She also contributes a lot to the discussions. I think it's really nice that she's so involved.

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SEVERAL
Aug 30, 2005

Absolutely fantastic- an inspiration!!!!! I love her!

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PSYCHALLOFEM
Sep 1, 2005

Dr. Taylor is one of the best at the school. a terrific woman and she makes the subject engaging and her assignments easy to understand! i love this woman

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Sep 12, 2005

Awesome teacher for basic psychology. Very helpful and understands that students learn not only by listening but by visuals and by hands on experiments. Get her if you have the chance**

4.0
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PSYCH100
Sep 20, 2005

During class, she gives you a small lecture on what you are supposed to read over. Then she assigns you a whole chapter, or two chapters, then quizzes u the next week. She also requires you to do 3 long and boring activities online, and write summaries about them.

5.0
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PSYCHOLOGY100
Oct 20, 2005

She is a great teacher! She makes class very interesting. She is a very kind women. Her tests are easy if you just listen in class. She really helps you learn the material. She even makes power points to help your note takeing skills. Her class was the best class of my day. It is alot of fun filled with some discussions and getting to know your fellow classmates.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Nov 18, 2005

really cool teacher. very clear and tests were all multiple choice and fairly easy if you read atleast part of the chapter and showed up to class. highly recommend her.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH100
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2005

clear examples, lecture focuses on major themes and very useful

5.0
3.0
PSYCH100
Nov 22, 2005

Excellent class, excellent teacher. I learned a ton and had a bunch of fun doing it. She's humorous, intelligent, knowledgeable, and just a really great people person. Enjoy!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH100
Nov 28, 2005

Great teacher, relys heavily on power point, scantron quiz every week, clear exepctations, moderate reading assignments, engaging speaker, had a lot of trouble with projecter this quarter, take her she's good.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH100
Nov 29, 2005

Very helpfull and interesting. highly recommended.

5.0
3.0
PSCYH100
Feb 5, 2006

Nice, fun, engaging. A fairly easy class if you show up and do the homework. A+

5.0
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PSYCH100
Mar 6, 2006

Helen is a wonderful teacher. I took her online class and have learned a great deal. She always answers any questions you may have. Only hard part of the class is learning when things are due. Lots of discussion, assignments, and a quiz every week helps to reinforce the material! Highly reccomend her for anyone wanting to take Psychology!

5.0
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PSYCH100
Mar 17, 2006

awsome professor, easy class

5.0
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PSYCH200
Mar 19, 2006

She kept you busy with a lot of work, but she was fair in her grading and very helpful if you ever needed it. I would definitely recommend her to others.

5.0
2.0
SOC240
May 13, 2006

Fun class! Great teacher!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH100
May 14, 2006

VERY good teacher. I learned a lot in the class and it was never boring. Assigments are easy and definatly not busy work, they help prepare me for the tests. Tests not too hard either. Very fair grader, on the easy side for assignment and very fair with tests and generous with the few in class assignments. Good sense of humor and very nice lady.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH240
May 20, 2006

Very clear, powerpoint lectures, some groupwork, but overall a very good teacher. It is very possible to get an "A" in her classes.

5.0
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SOCPSYCH240
Jun 17, 2006

I had Dr. Taylor for Psych 100, and I loved her so much that I took her for Soc. 240 even though it didn't apply to my degree. She's the best and nicest teacher you'll find. Come to class because huge portions of the test are from the lectures and powerpoints. She's a very entertaining lecturer, so it's not hard to stay awake. Best class ever!

5.0
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PSYCH200
Aug 10, 2006

She keeps you busy with plenty of work. She is helpful when you have a question and she doesn't talk down to you. I would recommend her and this class.

5.0
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PSYCH100
Aug 25, 2006

(ONLINE COURSE) Helen is awesome! All directions are CLEARLY LAID OUT. Discussions are really INTERESTING. Students who failed simply didn't read her instructions and course expectations. Their fault, not hers, since she made things clear and repeated them several times.

5.0
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PSYCH100
Sep 6, 2006

Took this class online, her expectations for the class were clear, the discussions were interesting, she was always very helpful.

4.0
4.0
PSYCH100
Sep 13, 2006

I took this class online and she was very helpful but very demanding. There is a lot of work to do in this class if you already have a full load.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH100
Nov 29, 2006

ONLINE. Helen Taylor is Awesome! A lot of busy work, but it's easy to get a good grade. She cares about her students. Take this class!

5.0
4.0
PSYCH100
Dec 11, 2006

Awsome teacher. She has a sense of humor and uses illustrations occasionally during class time to bring home the point. Excellent class.

5.0
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PSYCH100
Mar 28, 2007

1st online class Enjoyable but busy. She lays it all out for you whats on quizes everything A 30 question quiz each week have to post 4 times and reply once weekly and a 3 paragraph online write up due every friday. One paper and 100 question final which is easy. Just use flash cards to study, do online activities, and you'll get an B+ fo sho

3.0
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PSYC101
Jul 29, 2007

The work load was overwhelming.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Nov 1, 2007

I took this class online. A lot of work, but it’s not extremely hard. You have assignments, online activities and discussions every week. She gives you notes for exactly what you need to learn for the tests, which makes studying easy. I learned a lot from this class. I’m glad I choose to take it with Helen!

5.0
3.0
PSYCPSYC
Mar 14, 2008

She gives a lot of work to do. Even during finals week. But if you study hard you can get an A. Lets just say when I took her class thats all I was doing.

5.0
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PSYC100
Aug 6, 2008

ONLINE CLASS - Dr. Taylor does a great job. You'll have work just about every day - but it's pretty easy to wade through. Her online classroom is the best organized I've seen in 4 quarters of online classes. Very clear expectations. Very clear instructions. She answers every question quickley and with clear responses. Great Teacher!

5.0
2.0
PSCY100
Aug 8, 2008

I loved Helen as an instructor. I took psych online from her. She always responded very quickly to any questions and graded assignments quickly and fairly. She had the best format I've seen online. It was very easy to navigate and to know when new stuff appeared. There was a lot of homework and quizzes, but overall they were fairly easy.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Sep 29, 2008

Very friendly, easy to understand, and the use of textbook, DVD and online help was great for learning the material well.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH100
Feb 26, 2009

I took this course online - really enjoyed it. No previous background in psych, learned a lot. As long as you are good about completing all of the assignments on time you will be fine. It's easy to make a study guide to use while taking the weekly quizzes. The class was very well organized and easy to navigate. She is very nice and knowledgable.

5.0
3.0
PSYC100
Mar 22, 2009

I like this class. Helen is a great teacher and is very helpful.

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PSYCH100
Apr 3, 2009

I believe everyone should take her psych class! Very considerate, fair, well informed, and even has a sense of humor! The best professor I've had yet! I've never learned so much about life in one class!

5.0
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PSYCH257
May 20, 2009

Helen is awesome!!! She really makes the class interesting and gives lots of time for student discussion and interaction which is key for this subject i think! Overall great class and interesting textbook even!

3.0
2.0
PSYC210
May 23, 2009

I usually like my teachers but there is something wrong. Maybe because it is an online class? But people that take online classes are those that work so I don't have all the time of the world to be responding to all these discussion throughout all these specific days. Used to love abnormal psych, not sure anymore :(

4.0
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PSYC100
Aug 15, 2009

Took this class online. Prof was very organized and had all the work/assignments laid out on a calendar that was extremely helpful. Responded to emails fast. Can be hard, but if you do the work you should be fine. Lots of quizzes and discussions.

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PSYC220
Jan 22, 2010

I love this class! I have always hated online classes because they are never clear... This class is the clearest thing ever! Always e-mails you promptly and sticks to her Calendar!! I highly recommend this class to anyone!! FANTASTIC!!!

5.0
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PSYCH220
Feb 23, 2010

Taylor is a great teacher, she's really nice and presents the information in an expedient and easily understandable manner. She's more than willing to talk after class and clarify any questions one may have. Overall I loved this class and would recommend it and this teacher 100%

5.0
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PSYC220
Mar 23, 2010

this was my second class with Dr. Taylor. she has to be my favorite prof on campus. this class can be challenging, but study and you will do fine. she really knows what she is talking about and has many different tools to help the students learn. highly recommend!

5.0
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PSYC257
May 13, 2010

This is my second quarter with prof. Taylor, and she really is an amazing professor. She knows what she's talking about, she covers the material thoroughly, she allows for plenty of questions and group discussion to better relate the material, and her classes are fun. I don't care for this class in particular, but I love her as a professor.

4.0
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PSYCH257
Jun 16, 2010

Most amazing teacher at BC. Though there is a lot of reading material in one week, she is engaging, funny, and very helpful. Take her class! You will learn a lot of very interesting material and enjoy it as well.

5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Nov 21, 2010

Great teacher

5.0
3.0
PSYCH220
Apr 4, 2011

One of the best teachers in BC. If you don't do well on your test and you studied for it, talk to her. She'll guide you onto how you should study based on YOUR learning ability (extremely smart & helpful lady). I got a C on my first exam but after I talked to her, I got an A on the rest of the exams. Don't talk to her if you didn't study.

4.0
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PSYCH100
Jun 6, 2011

I didn't have a hard time but, only Helen can make even a self assessment a paper long load. Way too much busy work in my opinion. Makes dealing with other classes difficult (assuming you have a life outside of school). Very time consuming for an into/entry class.

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PSYCH220
Aug 5, 2011

Hated this professor. Way too hard of a grader for an online class. Expectations weren't always clear. Not sure why everyone loved her so much, I think she is way too high on her horse. lots of busy work which is stupid. only 3 assignments, but the timed exams go way too into depth for how many questions there are and the length given.

3.0
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PSYC100
Sep 14, 2011

I took this class online because I work full time and its needed as a pre-req for nursing. I HATED this class with a passion. Dr. Taylor is very nice and responds quickly to any question but be warned, it will be FULL of boring, non stop book work. DONT take if you need an easy grade. She said certain things wouldnt be on the final when they were.

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PSYC100
Dec 7, 2011

She is the WORST professor ever!! I am not sure if she is teacher English or Psychology, she grades papers like she is an English Professor. I learned nothing in this class, and I busted my butt to do well but she was never satisfied. BEWARE of her witchy ways and stay clear she is NOT the professor you want.

5.0
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PSYC250
Apr 15, 2012

So excellent, one of my favorite profs at BC.

5.0
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PSYCH257
May 18, 2012

Took Helen for Psych of Sex & Gender and enjoyed it quite a bit. Overall was disappointed in the class as it was a lot more social psychology but she is a very good teacher. The group projects were pretty lame and some of her tests cover material that was only briefly covered in class. Great personality, would take her again.

3.0
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PSYCH250
Jun 9, 2012

This teacher was decent. But tests way to in depth for material. I made study guides every time and got a B/C. HW was time consuming and not interesting. Class dicuusion was great really helped me. But you take tests on fri/ sat :(. So also in the last section made some questionable comments. She grades too hard. Dont take if you want easy A.

5.0
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PSYCH100
Jun 15, 2012

Dr.Taylor is a great teacher. Take her course! She is not only kind, she is also very responsive. The class is amazingly interesting. You will learn a lot of very valuable information, no matter what your major may be. The textbooks is wonderful, very interesting and amusing too. The textbook website helps a lot preparing for quizzes, etc.

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PSYC100
Jul 9, 2012

Took this course online. Dr. Taylor clearly wants her students to be successful. The format of the course is designed to ensure that you learn the material long before quiz/test time. She makes you work for your grade, but will help you along within reason. Definately take her course.

5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Mar 10, 2013

Excellent online class! Wasn't too hard, but you had to read and participate in the online discussions, which were very helpful. Definitely recommend her for Psych 100, maybe later Psych classes too.

5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Mar 21, 2013

I really enjoyed Dr. Taylor's online class. The class consisted of: weekly discussions and quizzes that you have to read the book for, a research paper, and a comprehensive final. Participation in the discussions is key! She was always willing to answer my questions and was easily accessible. I would definitely recommend her!

5.0
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PSYC100
Jun 18, 2013

Dr.Helen was awesome! The amount of reading required was a LOT but she was so on top of it when I asked questions. Great teacher. I loved her class.

5.0
1.0
PSYC100
Grade: A-
Sep 23, 2013

Her online class was amazingly well thought out. It had got to be the best online class that I have ever taken. Her assignments are easy if you read the material, and her weekly tests are challenging at first but you will get the hang of it within a few weeks. She is responsive and very helpful.

2.0
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PSYC220
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 21, 2016

Exams are tough, you have a short amount of time to get all the questions answered . I wouldn't recommend taking her class. Expect a lot of HW and a project.

4.0
1.0
PSYC250
Grade: A+
Sep 3, 2016
Would take again

Class was straight forward and easy. Posted lecture slides cover key concepts that were arguably more helpful for retaining information than the actual textbook. Discussions sometimes felt forced but otherwise were good for exploring specific topics.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
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PSYC220
Grade: A
Mar 21, 2017
Would take again

This professor had very interesting topics for our discussions. Helen gave us many different questions to choose from to answer each week and also gave us personal feedback about our responses. I had a suggestion to make the due dates a little more clear and she adapted that into her teaching and that was extremely professional. BEST PROFESSOR EVER

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5.0
3.0
PSY100ONLINE
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2017
Would take again

I was scared because this was my 1st online class, but Helen is very organized and detailed about her expectations! She puts out announcements weekly, gives us study guides and a clear assignment calendar, not to mention she is very big on communication. Just do your part and read a few pages each week and you'll be solid.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
2.0
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PSYCH220
Mar 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I was so excited for this class, but I realized later how hard it would actually be. 2 test a week, usually on 2 different chapters. Two discussion posts, and other various assignments. The class was very informative, but you will definitely have to work for the grade. Easily spent 20 hours a week on her homework alone.

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TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
PSYC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I wasn't even suppose to get this teacher, she just took the spot out of nowhere. I really like the topic of cultural psychology but the tests were very difficult. Discussions were ok but the tests were very difficult. Her study guides are useless since nothing on it was on the test.... I wouldn't take her again.

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PSYCH250
Grade: B-
May 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

We learned a lot of topics this course such as depression. This is what I got after taking her course. I do not recommend.

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3.0
4.0
PSYC250
May 31, 2018
Would take again

Sometimes seems like she is just looking for things to take points off for. Grading criteria is somewhat unclear, I got points taken off for small grammar/heading mistakes and for criteria not listed in rubric or instructions. Tests are rather tough for an online class. Discussions are very engaging and interesting though!

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3.0
5.0
PSYC250
Grade: B
Jun 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Taylor is very sweet. She replies to emails fast if you have any questions for her. Her course however is very difficult. Discussions were very easy but I got points off for minor things. Tests were very hard; study guides didn't help whatsoever and the questions go super in depth. If you took this prof. be warned and study a lot.

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5.0
1.0
PSYC109
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

I took Professor Taylors online Positive Psychology 109 course. A typical week consists of a Real Life Lab Experiment, a discussion post to a discussion question relevant to the week's chapter, and a relatively easy quiz about the material and a TED talk. Read the book and submit on time, everything's pretty straightforward.

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5.0
3.0
PSCY109
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

I love this teacher. Psychology classes require lots of reading and writing so be prepared. If you love the subject matter it shouldnt be a problem because its fascinating and you learn a lot about yourself along the way. Helen is always willing to answer questions you have and gets back to you right away. Cant wait for my next class with her!!

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5.0
4.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2019
Would take again

I dont know where to begin other than to say that Helen was an excellent teacher! She was a great communicator and cared about the success of her students. She created a highly interesting and engaging course, which enabled me to learn how ones culture and psyche are deeply interconnected. I would take this course all over again.

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3.0
3.0
PSYC101
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I take time to learn every concept, study, take notes on everything. I could teach the class at this point, every single test has at least one trick question. I am left after every test with one missed answer and I am flabbergasted every single time with no idea how I could have gotten an answer wrong. trying to learn, not play mind games.

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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

33%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A (5)
B (2)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(3)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 13 reported grades
A: 5
B: 2
Not sure yet: 2
A+: 2
Common Tags
Get ready to read (8)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Gives good feedback (4)
TEST HEAVY (4)
Tough Grader (3)
Participation matters (2)
Amazing lectures (1)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
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100

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PSYCH240

5.0

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PSYCH256

5.0

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PSYCH

5.0

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PSY100ONLINE

5.0

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5.0

PSYC101

4.0

PSYC220

3.8

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3.7

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3.5

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