3.2

Roberta Paley

Psychology - Fashion Institute of Technology

3.2
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
48%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.1
Helpful
3.2
Clarity

48%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

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7

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What Students Say

Fair grader and very insightful

SS131 - 4.0 rating

Boring lecture notes straight from book

SS131 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

58%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 32 grades
Most common grades:
B (10)
A (7)
A- (4)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(11)C(5)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(7)
Based on 36 reported grades
B: 10
A: 7
A-: 4
C: 3
Common Tags
Tough grader (15)
Clear grading criteria (10)
Lots of homework (9)
So many papers (7)
Participation matters (6)
Respected (6)
Get ready to read (5)
Caring (5)
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Reviews (84)
5.0
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SS131
Jan 22, 2005

Shes a good teacher. As long as you do the work youll be fine. Nothing too hard. Her tests are pretty easy. She does three tests through the semester, as opposed to a midterm and final

5.0
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SS131
Feb 12, 2005

Really interesting class doing experiments and activities. Fair exams and assignments. Dr. Paley really knows psych and makes it fun to learn. If you have a chance, take her classes.

5.0
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SS131
May 26, 2005

Very intersting class. She does experiments and as long as you are in class and take good notes and listen well, her tests are a breeze.

4.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Jun 21, 2005

Very funny woman. She made class not-so-boring, and her tests were extremely easy - as long as you took good notes, and listened in class. The papers are easy as well! Just try and do them all.

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 22, 2005

She is a good teacher but sometimes drags on with lectures. The class is pretty easy with only a couple assignments outside of class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Dec 28, 2005

She knows her stuff. makes her class intersting. very confident in class. nice person. She is a fair grader - It all depends if you do your work or not.

5.0
3.0
SS131
Dec 17, 2006

No Comments

2.0
3.0
SS131
Jun 10, 2008

Worst professor I have ever had. Doesn't know how to communicate with students. She has a dry sense of humor which can be offensive.

5.0
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SS131
Nov 19, 2008

Very smart. She knows her stuff. The assignments are easy and she is understanding and willing to help anyone if they need it. The tests are generally easy too. All in all an interesting class.

4.0
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SS131
Dec 9, 2008

she is a nice professor. very profesional and funny..but she sometimes ignor the questions that she doesn't know or not interested.the class is moderately easy.

1.0
1.0
SS131
Jan 14, 2009

BORING!!!

5.0
2.0
SS131
Jan 22, 2009

AMAZING TEACHER!! she gives out 5 homework assignments and you only have to do 3. The other 2, are kinda like extra credit. She takes your highest homework assignments if you choose to do all of them. Her quiz and test are very easy as long as you go to her classes and take down notes.

5.0
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SS212
Apr 30, 2009

She has a sense of humor. I like her lecture a lot. She knows what she's talking about, and present them in a very interesting way. I'm surprising I didn't need to suffer psychology cause I'm afraid i won't understand most of them.I think she gives too many assignments in my graduation semester, that took me a lot of time.

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SS131
May 20, 2009

take a lot of notes, lets class out 15 minutes early, hw assignments are semi easy but only requires to do 4 out 5, tests are very hard study a lot, hw assignments make sure there are NO GRAMMATICAL errors because she acts like an english teacher and takes off so many point for every error it will lower your grade dramatically, dont buy book

1.0
1.0
OLSS131
Jan 21, 2010

Doesnt respond well to questions. Very dry you could just read this**** without taking this course

1.0
1.0
OLSS131
Jan 21, 2010

Doesnt respond well to questions. Very dry you could just read this sh-- without taking this course

4.0
2.0
SS131
Feb 16, 2010

no comments.

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SS131
May 28, 2010

possibly the most boring lectures ever. literally reads from notes or from memory and that is it. make sure you write down every stupid detail she says. grammar is key in her essays. don't bother asking her a question. in fact, switch out of this class if you have her

3.0
2.0
PSYO131
Dec 1, 2010

For the online class..way too many essays. I was sick for one week and I was behind 4 essays. Avoid this professor.She seems very nice but thinks that her class is the only class you are taking.

1.0
1.0
SS131
Dec 10, 2010

chill out lady

4.0
4.0
SS131
Dec 28, 2010

She is a bit difficult to keep up with. Could use some more organization in planning exams and due dates for papers. over all an interesting class. and ok professor. not the best, but by far not the worse. she is a nice lady though. just review the chapters after every class and take A LOT of notes, and you should be fine

3.0
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SS131
Jan 5, 2011

pleasure to stare at.

1.0
5.0
SS131
Jan 26, 2011

Don't take her, you would think she's a damn english teacher. Took her for the winter semester and in total there were 11 papers due in just three weeks. Harsh grader, and wouldn't even offer constructive insight on how to improve what she deems were papers that lacked substance, detail etc... NEVER AGAIN!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
May 21, 2011

I though she was fun and very smart

5.0
2.0
PSYCH131
Jun 4, 2011

good, interesting, made class fun

3.0
5.0
SS131
Jun 10, 2011

Ugh. AVOID HER. She teaches like an english teacher and she is VERY condescending. She also spends 90% of the material grading punctuation and grammar rather than content. She graded my paper and responded as if I were an annoying five year old. Blah.

2.0
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SS131
Jan 16, 2012

avoid.gonna be straight. she comes off at first as easy going ditsy and her class is ok but as you get to know her the hatred builds. there ARE a lot of wrong answers so check your facts before you raise your hand and are made a fool. shes a witch who grades you on grammar and spelling over content.take each assignment 2 writing studio. or else.

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SS131
Feb 24, 2012

very interesting stories and information, 3 hr class seemd to fly. ok with papers for college students who already know how to write.

5.0
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SS131
Jul 20, 2012

Nice and interesting. She gives interesting assignments even though it is work. She tries to be helpful with assignments and supports students.

5.0
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SS131
Jul 31, 2012

I really enjoyed her class. the information was interesting, she showed us very short video clips almost every class that relates to the info she's teaching. it made me look at psychology at a whole different light. take good notes! 3 tests, not cumulative, no final. a few papers here and there. easy A!

4.0
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SS133
Dec 28, 2012

I found this teacher rather interesting. I learned a lot from her class. Everything she said was rather interesting. She does really fun class activities and only assigns 3 essays.. and has 3 tests. The tests are really easy.. just write down everything she says. I loved her!!!

4.0
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SS131
Jan 19, 2013

If you're taking an online class, drop immediately if you're seeking an easy A. Compared to other online classes, the work load here is very high, you'll be writing at least 2 essays per module. She knows her stuff, but if psychology bores you to tears this class is not for you. Fair grader and very insightful.

5.0
2.0
SS131
May 15, 2013

Great teacher! She's really sweet and I enjoyed the class.

5.0
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PYSCH101
Jun 2, 2013

Liked this class and her teaching

5.0
2.0
SS131
Jun 29, 2013

Obsessed with this psych class! Prof Paley gives the most interesting assignments.The online class is a bit demanding but as long as you keep up with the due dates you will be fine.Make sure to answer discussion posts! They are worth 30% of your grade.

1.0
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SS131
Nov 5, 2013

BORING. You would think psych would be interesting. She goo for napping

5.0
2.0
PSYCH
Nov 7, 2013

Fun teacher; shows interesting YouTube clips in class. I learned a lot and liked the teacher and the class. I'd take her classes again

1.0
5.0
SS131
Dec 3, 2013

BORING & USELESS!!!!DOESNT SEEM MOTIVATED, MAYBE SHOULD RETIRE

4.0
1.0
SS131305
Feb 17, 2014

She was an ok teacher, not particularly organized with her lesson plans (we had 3 tests during the semester but they werent even spaced throughout the course) with 2 papers (extremely easy and short) with one powerpoint on a topic of your choice. Not particularly interesting but a nice/fair teacher and an easy A

4.0
2.0
SS131OL3
May 22, 2014

I took her online. Can't really rate her teaching style but the online course is a lot of work. You have to write several essays each week and post to an online forum but she's flexible. If you miss a deadline she won't penalize you. Overall not a bad online class I got a good grade for it.

1.0
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SS131
Grade: B
Jul 25, 2015

Boring lecture notes straight from book. Why bother taking this when at least you see people many examples need to be updated and freash not from the 60s

4.0
2.0
SS131
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2016

Professor Paley is a really good professor! I had her for a online class, and the work was straight forward, and really interesting! There were no tests/quizzes, and she was really helpful when you had a question about anything. There is also a lot of writing for this class, but if you like writing, it will be easy! Would take her again if I could!

1.0
1.0
PSYCH131
Grade: A-
Oct 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She's not as bad as they rate. Boring yes but its an easy grade

4.0
2.0
SS131
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

I loved professor Paley and honestly don't understand why some people were so harsh. Her lectures were clear and she really prepared you for the tests which weren't that hard. There's also two essays and a project (topic of your choice) that are easy to do! I definitely recommend her.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2016
Would take again

I liked this teacher. Topics in class were interesting. You'll need to make oral presentation.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A-
Jan 27, 2017
Would take again

She knows her material well. Knows how to teach psychology . Prefers students to write notes on notebooks then laptop. Her assignment are easy. The test are not hard if you study for it.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
PSYCH131
Grade: B-
Jul 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class was so boring ! I was so excited to take psychology and wish I didn't. This class was so boring, Pure lecture after lecture. Every class lasted the exact 3 hours. In total three tests and 3 essays. One final project overall. Not the hardest class but I regret taking her as a teacher.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B
Aug 12, 2017
Would take again

I liked this class and this teacher

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: C+
Dec 29, 2017
Would take again

I LOVED this class. I went in the first day expecting to learn general Psychology and that is what I received. I have truly learned so much from this class and I can not stop talking about it since. Prof. Paley is a great teacher I just wish I did the last assignment. DO ALL ASSIGNMENTS! I did not complete ONE and my grade is now a C+.

Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
SS131
Jan 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She was a meh professor. Very nice and easy, but in trying to simplify every made it too complicated. You can't really object or offer different options that aren't PC, and if you try to argue your point in writing will get an 80 or 70. Very sloppy study guides, had to rewrite each one. Nice teacher, pretty easy class, but frustrating.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
SS131
May 17, 2018
Would take again

I really enjoyed this professor's lectures (the class is very lecture heavy), all of the information was presented in a clear and understandable way. I would definitely take her class again.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
5.0
SS131
May 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The year consist of two papers, a case study presentation and three exams ... her lectures have no PowerPoint and I think she over explains simple topics and if youre not a good writer then you should be careful with the essay because she grades them harsher than a regular English class SHE KEEPS YOU FOR THE WHOLEEEEE 3 hours

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
SS131
Grade: C
May 24, 2018
Would take again

Such a great professor! Some papers and a presentation you have to do yourself but it was pretty interesting and short. You have to really study for the midterm and final but its not hard! She doesnt like seeing you on your phone or not paying attention so she will call you out, however shes super nice and chill!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
SS131
May 26, 2018
Would take again

Every other week the chapters assignments are due which consists of a discussion post, topic review, and sometimes an additional assignment. It feels like a lot of work but if you manage your time well its fine. She didnt seem to be a tough grader and just wants you to prove youve learned the material.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
SS131
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

Excellent lectures that are always very interesting! Love going to her class, no real need to skip just show up and listen to interesting psychological topics. Very intelligent and explains very clearly. Just take thorough notes and you'll do good on tests! Also very understanding of art school work loads and gives enough time for projects!! <3

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SS131
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Professor Paley was my favorite professor of the entire semester. She makes class very interesting and really cares about the wellbeing of her students. The semester consists of 3 exams, 2 very simple papers, and a class presentation on the topic of your choice. Just pay attention in class and you'll do great!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B
May 3, 2019
Would take again

Really nice person. Fun class. Presentations

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
4.0
SS131
Grade: A-
Aug 7, 2019
Would take again

She is very caring and knowledgable. Her syllabus clearly outlines your requirements for the semester. There are 2 papers, a presentation, and 3 exams. You need to take good notes or it will be very hard to study for the exams. There are no slides. She prepares the class well for the exams. She's a harsh grader in my opinion, but I learned a lot.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
SS131
Grade: B
Jan 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

TALKS TO MUCH!

Test heavy
5.0
3.0
SS131
May 11, 2020
Would take again

every other week u get a topic review, discussion post, and sometimes an actual assignment. She makes the class interesting and it's really easy. Even if you procrastinate u can get the homework done in 1 day. She gives good feedback and wants you to do good! Take her if you want a good grade and not do too much work

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
SS131
May 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

For some reason she is an extremely harsh grader and expects you to write a paper from her notes only, which is literally 3 words. If you want to be bored to death please take her

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
SS131
Grade: A
May 28, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Paley found a way to make each class engaging and enjoyable every week. She is a very fair teacher and grader and respects the opinions of her students. I would highly recommend taking her class!! She is awesome.

1.0
1.0
SS131
Grade: B
Jul 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst online class. Assignments were not clear and organized. Disappointed thinking psychology would have been an interesting and fun course

1.0
4.0
OLSS131
Grade: F
Jan 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I submitted almost every homework and she gave me a poor grade for all of my works and I missed assignments for two weeks, not consecutive weeks. However, I got an F. I emailed her a lot. But she did not answer me with full information. I confused that I would get passed according to the 'my grades' page. However, It changed after I got an F.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
SS131
Grade: B+
Jan 20, 2021
Would take again

Professor Paley did a great job of transitioning our class online and was really generous with assignments and their deadline. She can be a tough grader and expects really detailed responses so actually put in effort into your work. She is really sweet and chose interesting topics to discuss in class.

3.0
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SS131
Grade: B+
May 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Paley tried her best with us being online but it presented difficulties on both ends. She does not believe in giving out higher the a 95 so right off the bat you are not going to receive 100%. She gives many 1 paper pages throughout the semester her midterm and finals are HARD and a huge chunk of your grade so be sure to prepare properly.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Jun 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor is terrible! She puts no effort at all into her teaching! In fact she doesnt teach at all! She thinks going back to her old online lectures will help us, but they dont! I want to drop out of her class so badly but I wouldnt get a refund. She is a very harsh grader and doesnt want to see her students achieve. STAY AWAY!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SS131
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely regretted it and her grading was very peculiar An excellent paper she max gives 93 or brings down to 84. She made us write 28 essays in 28 days. Demands quantity and quality same time when she is an inadequate teacher & was unable to provide clear direction in anything. She ignores what the students' vision is & only pushes wht she sees

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
SS131
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2021
Would take again

I loved Professor Paley! She made me fall in love with psychology, now doing it as my minor! She encourages her students to have discussions and is very clear when teaching the information (I know I will remember what she taught for years). Everything she assigns is useful there is no busywork. Tests are tough but if you study you will be fine.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
4.0
SS131
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 15, 2022

DON'T TAKE. Ridiculously tough grader, tests you on little things she spoke on for 30 seconds weeks prior, holds you the full 3 hours to the minute. Very boring and unengaging class. Blames you for not taking good notes when you do bad. Look towards getting another teacher if you care about your GPA and are excited to learn about psychology.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSYCH131
Grade: D
May 27, 2022

hands down the worst professor Ive ever had not only is she an incredibly hard grader but she is also just mean she would yell at students for not speaking up when sharing she told me only kids had adhd and overall was a miserable class to be in And honestly i feel as though a lot of her info was outdated Im telling u now do NOT take this class

1.0
5.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 18, 2022

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. She is hands down the worst teacher I've ever had at FIT and I've had a lot. She is quite literally an impossible grader. She doesn't explain what i'm doing wrong when I've put hours and hours into one assignment. She gives 6 assignments due in 3 days if you take the summer and they are 3+ pages long. She's a -100000000

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
SS131305
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Prof. paley is a really genuine and nice person! she has super long and boring lectures but the class can be engaging sometimes. she has a few essays and discussion assignments throughout the semester but she gives plenty of time for them and they are fairly easy. and you have to do one presentation of a psychology topic of your choice.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2023
Would take again

I have mixed feelings about professor paley. Some subjects we would talk a lot about and really dive deep into, and others we would just barely skim over, and I feel like those were the subjects that were on her tests. Also she only grades up to a 95? I thought that was a bit strange. However her class was pretty straight forward and easy to follow

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
SS131
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2023
Would take again

I had Prof. Paley in the Fall of 2022 and she is great. Her lectures were straightforward and as long as you pay attention and participate, you will be fine. Easy A. She is very friendly and respectful.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Respected
1.0
5.0
PSYCH131
Grade: C-
Nov 13, 2023

I'm halfway through my degree, and it is definitely one of the toughest classes Ive had. I took this class online for a gen ed credit, thinking it would be easier and more convenient to just do it online; I was wrong. She assigns 3 discussions, 2 3 page papers, and a quiz every single week. Very harsh grader. Not always responsive. Big work load.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
2.0
5.0
PSYCH131
Feb 29, 2024

She doesn't have clear criteria and will give you an F and make you redo assignments even if there is only one thing wrong. She expects you to write literal essays for each assignment, topic review, and discussion board. She assigns so much homework and is rude over email if you ask questions. I don't think she understands we have other classes.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: B
Apr 19, 2024

Do yourself a big favor and take another course.

EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
SS131
Grade: B
Jan 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Paley was my first online class in FIT and was also the most straightforward class I've ever had. The reason I didn't score higher was fully on my part---I forgot to submit work. However, Ms.Paley clearly outlined what work was due, when it was due, and even accepted late work and gave extra credit in the end to boost GPA's. She is great.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
SS131
Grade: B
Apr 11, 2025

I would avoid. Maybe she is ok in a live format but the online class was a nightmare. Not clear about grades and tedious exams.. I was so excited about psychology, but this turned me off. My advice, take a different instructor.

1.0
5.0
SS131
Grade: C
Apr 26, 2025

I'm almost at the end of the semester and all I have to say is, don't take her class. One of the TOUGHEST classes I had to take. Considering it was an online class, I thought maybe the assignments were easy and manageable. oh boy was I wrong. You can spend hours on one hw, she'll see one mistake and you'll get a 50. Just don't take her class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
1.0
SS131
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2025

do not take her for psych. she said so many blatantly incorrect/offensive things about different mental disorders and refused to give over a 95 grade on anything, even if she had no negative feedback at all. and she told us that she gives herself good reviews on here... yeah it's not hard, but i would recommend anyone over her

1.0
5.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B
May 5, 2025

nothing worse. like, actually never take her. horrendous grader, forgot to respond to someone elses discussion post and she deducted 30 points. take this as a sign !

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
PSYCH131
Grade: C
May 19, 2025

One of those profs who thinks theirs is the only class people are taking. Pretty hard to please but if you reach out regarding your grade she will reconsider, but tough grader overall. Good professor in terms of definitely an expert and cares about her class, but overall too tough.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

58%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 32 grades
Most common grades:
B (10)
A (7)
A- (4)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(11)C(5)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(7)
Based on 36 reported grades
B: 10
A: 7
A-: 4
C: 3
Common Tags
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Clear grading criteria (10)
Lots of homework (9)
So many papers (7)
Participation matters (6)
Respected (6)
Get ready to read (5)
Caring (5)
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SS212

5.0

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PYSCH101

5.0

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PSYCH

5.0

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SS133

4.0

(1)

SS131305

4.0

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