4.4

Keith Happaney

Psychology - Lehman College

4.4
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
84
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4.4
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

84

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Easily one of my favorite prof

PSY340 - 5.0 rating

he ended up giving me an A, i think because he is unorganized and just gives whatever he wants

PSY217 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

33%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 32 reported grades
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A-: 6
Not sure yet: 5
B+: 5
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Respected (11)
Amazing lectures (9)
Caring (7)
Get ready to read (6)
Clear grading criteria (5)
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Inspirational (4)
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Reviews (84)
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PSY166
Dec 23, 2004

No Comments

4.0
2.0
PSY217
Feb 20, 2005

Similar to the post above. He does tend to move around a lot like hes always nervous. I havent had an exam yet so I can respond on that but overall he seems nice and seems like an easy class to pass.

3.0
1.0
PSY217
Sep 1, 2005

he is a bit strange. i handed in all the assignments and passed all the exams. i thought i had a B...he ended up giving me an A, i think because he is unorganized and just gives whatever he wants.

5.0
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PSY166
Apr 26, 2006

Dr. Keith Happaney is God's gift to Lehman College. All my girlfriends and I love him. It's true that he sweats, but this is due to his amazing Burberry wardrobe. Da playa got it goin on. He is a genius -- don't let his mooncalf expressions fool you. When his course is over, you will feel you are cybernetically enhanced with a $6bil brain.

5.0
2.0
PSY
May 13, 2006

I LOVE HIM! That's all i gotta say!!!

3.0
3.0
PSY319
May 14, 2006

He's clearly brilliant and really cares about the students.

5.0
2.0
PSY217
May 15, 2006

prof. keith defintely cares about his student, very helpful, cracks jokes here & there. very informative. fair grader. i recommend this prof.

5.0
1.0
PSY166
May 17, 2006

Very kind, caring, and a fair grader. I had taken this class before with a different professor and wound up withdrawing from it, but he makes little jokes and attempts to make the material interesting. He is very smart and is willing to stay after class and go over material with you until you understand it. I'd definitely recommend taking his class

5.0
4.0
SOCIALDEVEL
Jun 7, 2006

funny and really connects with student

5.0
1.0
PSY319
Dec 9, 2006

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THAT HE IS FUNNY AND UNDERSTANDING, NICE ATTENDANCE IS NOT THAT MANDATORY THE QUIZES ARE ARE EASY THEY ARE FROM THE BOOK. HE IS CLEAR AND TRIES TO MAKE YOU UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF THE CLASS. I RECOMEND HIM.

4.0
4.0
PSY319
Dec 18, 2006

Very good teacher you should definately take his class. He is funny and makes you want to learn and reatin the info f or the test!

5.0
1.0
PSY166
Dec 18, 2006

he is awesome, you'll love taking his class.

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PSY319
Apr 5, 2007

He is awesome! I love his class, Im actually hoping he'll teach again next semester! =)

5.0
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SOCNDEV
May 15, 2007

I got a low grade in his class and it was because i didnt read the chapters. He gives easy tests if you actually read the chapters. He's funny and very good looking and extremely helpful! A+

5.0
2.0
PSY319
Jun 11, 2007

He really works with you and he is very funny. Keeps the class interesting.

5.0
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PSY319
Aug 6, 2007

He's great, but you cant slide by. You have to read the text before you go to class. He makes the material interesting though. And he's cute in an awkward, twitchy kinda way.. lol

5.0
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PSY319
Nov 15, 2007

eCEWLLENT pROFESSOR WOULD RECCOMEND HIM TO ANYONE. lETS YOU KNOW WHAT WILL BE ON THE EXAM, MAKES CLASS INTERESTING AND VERY UNDERSTANDING

5.0
1.0
PSY319
Jan 27, 2008

The best psychology professor. Very funny and love his exams because he gives bonus points from quizzes, which adds up for the exam. I tried to take him for other Psych courses, but looks like he doesn't teach any other besides this. Would love to take him anytime. Read the textbook, and the slides are usually from the book.

4.0
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PSY166
Jan 31, 2008

i took this professor during the winter session, so there was a lot of reading. the class was interesting and i got alot out of it, he is awesome the best professor i've ever had, and he is very funny! you learn alot without realizing it!

4.0
4.0
PSY319
Mar 15, 2008

Interesting man, keeps you engaged

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PSY166
May 6, 2008

very nice professor i would recommend him to anyone, there are a few things you should know if you decide to take him 1. quizes not every class..easy.2. inclass essay so you definetly have to be there..3. three exam..easy if you read and follow his class notes 4. research participation..mad easy..HE'S SO COOL..TAKE HIM AND YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT...

5.0
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PSY319
May 13, 2008

Dr. Happaney is a wonderful professor at Lehman. He is intelligent and makes the information very practical and relates it to every day life. He is also very helpful and gives great advice as an academic advisor. Don't read any more...just take the class. You will learn and be entertained all at the same time.

5.0
1.0
PSY166
Jun 2, 2008

THE BEST TEACHER I EVER HAD. TEACHES VERY WELL, JUST MEMORIZE THE DEFINITIONS FOR THE QUIZ AND YOU'LL PASS THEM.I RECOMMEND READING THE CHAPTERS FOR THE TESTS TO GET AN EASY A. HE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING CLEARLY AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS HE WILL ANSWER THEM FOR YOU.HE IS VERY ENTERTAINING AND I WAS NEVER BORED IN HIS CLASS.TAKE HIS CLASS,THE BEST!!

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PSY319
Jun 23, 2008

No Comments

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5.0
PSY217
Aug 8, 2008

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Aug 17, 2008

I took him for intro and he is wonderful. i took it during the winter session so it went really fast. his exams are easy just be there for the lecture and make sure you read. he is so funny.

5.0
3.0
PSY166
Oct 1, 2008

Great teacher. Makes class fun and interesting.

5.0
3.0
PSY319
Jan 28, 2009

The best professor at Lehman's psych dept. Makes class very interesting & entertaining. You do, however, have to be able to understand & analyze the material in order to pass his tests & quizzes, and he's great at simplifying hard to grasp ideas. I would highly recommend taking his class.

4.0
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PSY166
Nov 17, 2009

really nice and smart guy. i'd take him again if i had the opportunity.

5.0
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PSY319
Dec 22, 2009

Extremely helpful and fair with grading. HIGHLY recommend this professor. Lots of reading; but very interesting!

5.0
3.0
PSYB301
May 15, 2010

He is a great Professor; you get the grade that you earn.

5.0
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PSY340
Apr 2, 2011

I LOVE DR. HAPPANEY. He is my favorite professor at Lehman. I love everything about him. I took Soc. & Emotional Development just because he teaches it. He's entertaining, gives clear lectures, and wants his students to do well. Honestly, you can't NOT do well on his exams because he's very through with reviews. STRONGLY recommend.

5.0
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PSY319
Aug 13, 2011

Funny, smart, and interesting. Would recommend to any psych student. Take his class! He really wants his students to succeed and is willing to go the extra mile for his students and school. It is no surprise he won teacher of the year 2011. Congrats professor!

5.0
2.0
PSY166
Nov 13, 2011

Professor Happaney is absolutely AMAZING! I took the honors intro course as well as Evolutionary Psych with him. It's no surprise that he got professor of the year for 2011, and he only teaches a couple of classes so that says a lot there. The classes were very interesting, you will learn a lot. You won't regret taking his class!

5.0
2.0
PSY166
May 16, 2012

He is great! Drops the lowest grade. Is very clear and to the point and doesn;t stress you! You'll do good if you read the book and pay attention in class.

3.0
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PSY319
May 21, 2012

There is never a dull moment in this class; however you MUST know the material because the exams are difficult and appear to be tricky. Overall, the class was interesting but I would never take another class with him.

5.0
3.0
PSY319
Jan 16, 2013

Professor Keith is a very remarkeable teacher. He is very passionate about psychology and it shows in his lectures. He gives three exams throughout the semester and various quizzes about every two weeks. The book is very important for his class because you will need to read them in order to do good int he exams and quizzes.

4.0
1.0
PSY166
Jan 26, 2014

The textbook is "needed" but I got by without it. I know some people that needed it but seriously everyting you need are in the powerpoints. He gives you the power points to study from. The easiness is me not him.

4.0
3.0
PSY340
Grade: C+
Jan 28, 2014

He's super funny. I personally did not enjoy the class,3 test, 6 quizzes, & 4 mini papers. Btw his test are super hard.

5.0
1.0
PSY319
Mar 16, 2014

Excellent funny professor. And super sexy too

4.0
2.0
PSY340
Apr 8, 2014

Rarely do you find a Professor here as passionate as he is. But his passion will definitely effect you. Yes he can be forgetful, but it doesn't effect your grade. As long as you read the book, print his notes and really listen to him, you'll understand the material. He's funny, even when he tells stories it's about the material. He's a must to take

5.0
1.0
PSY319
Nov 5, 2014

Great professor seriously taking every class he teaches.

3.0
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319
Dec 12, 2014

Really nice and caring person, however dislike his teaching style. Really boring and speaks really slow, runs off topic and makes corny jokes throughout the lecture. Exams are confusing and grades very tough. Learned more from the text book, would not like to take again :-

2.0
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319
Dec 18, 2014

Funny and nice, but would not recommend taking a class with him.

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PSY319
Jan 1, 2015

very good class

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PSY166
Jan 28, 2015

Professor Happaney really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He is unique in his dedication. He is an exciting and entertaining lecturer who encourages students to think. He is passionate about psychology and will inspire you with thought-provoking discussions, videos, and readings.

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PSY319
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2015

Professor Happeny was one of the best professors I had at Lehman. He makes jokes and tries to ease the pressure. You must read the text and his notes because the exams are tricky. If you attend class and study you will do great.

5.0
3.0
PSY166
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2015

Definitely would take again, Happaney is funny and engaging. He makes things very clear and easy to understand. I took him for Intro to psych, and social and emotional development. Great both times.

5.0
2.0
PSY166
Grade: A-
Feb 1, 2016

Prof Happaney is adorable and makes lecture enjoyable. You honestly cannot fail this class if you do everything you need to . Asks short response questions before exams, offers a study session before the FINAL (even gives out a study sheet). He's super helpful and wants his students to do really well. He explains the material until you get it.

5.0
2.0
PSY340
Grade: A-
Mar 5, 2016

very friendly and easy to talk to

5.0
2.0
PSY319
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 11, 2016

Best professor ever !!! He knows what he is talking about and also keeps the students engaged !!

5.0
2.0
PSY340
Apr 20, 2016

Really funny teacher. Gives quizzes throughout the semester. Exams are alright. He always gives out review sheet and the actual questions for the short question portion. Would take him again

5.0
2.0
PSY340
May 12, 2016

Easily one of my favorite prof. at Lehman College. He is very easy going. Prof. Happaney provides more than enough extra credit to ensure you pass his class with an A. You have pleanty of time to complete the other assignments he gives you, however, they can be a bit long to read if you procrastinate. Really approchable if you have any questions.

4.0
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PSY319
May 19, 2016

I never had so much fun learning! Dr. Happaney knows how to engage his students, and he's very intelligent. Would definately take again.

5.0
3.0
PSY340
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2016
Would take again

One of the BEST professors at Lehman College. He is wonderful, you won't regret taking him!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
PSY166
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

Funny guy, but since I'm a slacker I had an okay grade. Still didn't fail any tests tho. Just pay attention in class, its easy to do so because he's entertaining, take some notes and study, then the tests and quizzes you get will be fine. READ THE TEXTBOOK, there's a summary in the back so its easy. and follow the syllabus, he follows it to a T.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
PSY166
Grade: A-
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

I took this class as a freshman and I loved it. I suggest you study for the tests, they were all multiple choice and i think some short answers but still cannot wing it. Overall, very good professor, he is charismatic, and is corny at times.

Respected
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
PSY319
Dec 30, 2016
Would take again

Enjoyed his class. He was very funny & made the class interesting. The power-points were super helpful. Exams consisted of multiple choice and 2 or 3 short answers. Don't take the exams lightly though, they aren't easy. Does give a 10 M.C. question test almost every week @ the beginning of class, so don't be late! Makes good review sheets to study.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSY340
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2017
Would take again

Great professor! Funny, clear on all points and prepares you very well for quizzes/exams. His slides are enough to understand and study the material so don't bother with the textbook. Definitely worth taking, easy A!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
PSY319
Jun 11, 2017
Would take again

amazing professor 3 exams the lowest grade is 10%, approx. 8-9 quizzes(10 questions multiple choice), 10-12 assignments maybe a page each. attendance and participation important, you would have to read the chapter and take notes prior to attending class to understand the lecture. (extends due dates if needed)

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSY166
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 21, 2017
Would take again

Awesome professor. Genuinely funny for an old guy and is good at teaching. There's a lot of reading but I dont mind

Respected
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSY340
Grade: A-
Nov 23, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Happaney is a great professor. He really cares about the students. Understanding, funny. Gives you a lot of chances. Extra credit. easy to talk to. You really learn and have fun in at the same time his class. Easy A.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY319
Grade: A
Jan 23, 2018
Would take again

Happaney is a tough grader, not in the sense that he gives you hell when grading but his exams become more difficult through out the semester. Three exams. 10 quizzes BUT written part of exam is given in advance so you KNOW whats the right answer ahead and some quizzes are "Practice quizzes", so you get FULL credit regardless of your answers.

Gives good feedback
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY166
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Happaney is a fun professor to have. He's very funny and a great story-teller. His lectures are witty and easy to remember, which makes tests and assignments much easier! I learned a lot in his class, but did not feel over-burdened with work.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY319
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 12, 2018
Would take again

He's very laid back and has a good sense of humor. I took him for the 5 week session over the summer. There's 3 exams, the lowest one is dropped; same goes for the homework and quizzes. The powerpoints are also very helpful, too.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
PSY319
Grade: A
Aug 22, 2018
Would take again

Awesome made class interesting would take again Very smart and funny wish the class lasted longer

Respected
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
PSY166
Grade: B+
Jan 26, 2019
Would take again

His humor makes the lectures interesting. He gave 3 exams and multiple quizzes. Your lowest quiz grade was dropped. He also is good at answering emails sent to him. Its better to buy the textbook, because the answer to one of the quiz questions will be from the book not lecture. I would definitely take him again. Hes a good intro to psychology.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY340
Grade: A
May 26, 2019
Would take again

He is the best Professor I have taken for a psychology class. Professor Happeney made class fun and interesting with his sense of humor. We are graded on 3 exams, some quizzes and 2-3 short assignments. Unless you are a slacker, it should be impossible to fail his class. I wish he had taught other psychology courses.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY319
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2020
Would take again

I wish I took more of his classes. I took his summer course which had to be crunched because of time, but I wish I got to experience a real full semester. Great professor, very engaging, funny and I highly recommend. Take notes and show up.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY340
Grade: Audit/No Grade
May 24, 2021
Would take again

He is clear on expectations, makes this subject interesting, is funny/sweet/smart/respectful, & my only criticism is how some other students were clearly lazy but acted like the professor was at fault/rude when they didnt complete assignments. The reality is he is one of the best professors & as long as you do your part you will pass/enjoy class.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY340
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2021
Would take again

He has clear expectations, he explains the lecture in a way that is very interesting & easy to remember. He is a caring/funny/informative prof. If you pay attention, write notes, and study for his quizzes and exams you will do well. But if you are lazy & expect an easy A, then this class isn't for you. Best professor. Thank you, Prof. Happaney!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
4.0
4.0
PSY340
Grade: B-
Jun 8, 2021
Would take again

He was my Evolutionary Psychology professor. It was tough for me keeping up due to Statistics as well this term, but he was a very good professor. He has PowerPoint and recordings of lecture as well. There are essay questions he will give you and articles, including a YouTube video "The Animal Kingdom". He uses SafeAssign for all tests /assignments

Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
PSY340
Grade: A-
Aug 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The only reason why I am not violating and giving him a full red is because he is nice to speak to, other than that he is true trash. I have no idea how he got such good reviews in here but I was shocked that he was that bad. I will explain to you in detail why he is terrible, He thinks giving extra credit is " Giving out free points "

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
PSY319
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

I don't say this often, but I love this professor. He's very simple and had me laughing the entire semester with his small jokes. He gives the answers to the short answer questions before the test so just pay attention. He doesn't take attendance often, just study for his tests and you'll be fine. Ask questions if you need help, he's really cool!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSY166
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2021
Would take again

I honestly enjoyed the class, he is a very understanding professor. His lectures are funny but educational. READ THE TEXTBOOK there are 5 quizzes all on the textbook. Overall, the class is pretty laidback you just have to pay attention.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY319
Grade: A+
Jan 13, 2022
Would take again

He is the most amazing professor at Lehman. Hands down. The reason why I stayed in psychology.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSY319
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2022
Would take again

Literally one of the best psychology professors! Loved his humor and class overall. He is very forgiving in class and on the exams and cool! Take him! Just be sure to read the textbook as followed on the syllabus for his quizzes. Pay attention to the advice he gives before the exams!! You'll love his class!

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
PSY166
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2022

This class was online so please keep this in mind. The class had 5 quiz and 3 exams. The quiz that had the lowest quiz is dropped. I don't recommend to take this class because it very hard to focus online and it is about self study. The exams are very hard to be ready.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PSY217
Grade: A-
Jul 19, 2023
Would take again

He is a very nice teacher. Definitely went out his way to make sure we understood the material. I definitely would take another psych class with him.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY166
Grade: B+
May 4, 2024
Would take again

Professor Happaney is a true GEM at Lehman College! I would for sure take him again. He makes silly jokes during class and is very understanding. He is clear about what he is looking for in assignments.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY
Grade: A+
May 16, 2024
Would take again

I took him for Psych 305 and wow what an amazing professor. He's hilarious, you can't help but laugh in his lectures. Test and final 37 multiple choice questions that if you study you should pass with an A. He makes sure to explain the topics in such an easy and fun way to understand. Just don't abuse his caring nature cuz this guy is amazing!

5.0
3.0
PSY
Grade: B-
Jan 28, 2025
Would take again

Professor Happaney at Lehman College is an exceptional Professor who consistently show his students that he cares about their learning.His style of teaching helped me understand the materials that I often found difficult. He definitely made all his students felt supported through out the semester. You can't never get bored with Psy 305 course.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
PSY319
Grade: B+
Aug 19, 2025
Would take again

I took the course in the summer and while this professor cuts little to no corners on your education as he is very thorough, he definitely makes the class interesting with his sense of humor. I would recommend taking his class.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSY166
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2025
Would take again

Very kind and respectful professor. Made a lot of jokes in class, but it never took away time from the material. His lectures went really well because he knew how to explain things in a good way and made the material understandable.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 26 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
A- (6)
Not sure yet (5)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(11)
Based on 32 reported grades
A: 10
A-: 6
Not sure yet: 5
B+: 5
Common Tags
Hilarious (15)
Respected (11)
Amazing lectures (9)
Caring (7)
Get ready to read (6)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
Inspirational (4)
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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4.5

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4.0

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4.0

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2.9

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