Is this an easy A?
FairEffort
62/100, dropped scores, and multiple tries help, but many students say you still need steady work and .
Online has the clearest easy-A claim in Math 31, while and instructor organization.
MATH1C · MATH212 · CALC1A · MATH43 · PRECALC1 · MATH31 · MATH42 · 24 lifetime ratings
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Extra credit, dropped scores, and multiple tries help, but many students say you still need steady work and some report harsh grading.
Online has the clearest easy-A claim in Math 31, while in-person evidence is more split by course and instructor organization.
Is the course easy?
The math content is often described as hard or test-heavy, even when her explanations make it more manageable.
Online Math 31 looks easier, but online Math 1C and several in-person calculus reviews describe high difficulty.
Is attendance flexible?
Some reviews say attendance was not mandatory, but several in-person and online reviews mark it as mandatory.
Both formats contain optional and mandatory attendance reports, so flexibility depends on the specific section.
Is this professor recommended?
Students recommend her when they value patience and extra credit, but the strongest negative reviews warn against disorganization and harsh grading.
Online recommendations are somewhat stronger, while recent in-person reviews include several direct avoid warnings.
Course guide
Grading
Fair
52/100
Extra credit and dropped scores soften grading, but repeated tough-grader comments keep leniency only moderate.
Format shift
Online includes extra credit and an easy Math 31 path, while in-person has more tough-grader complaints.
Workload
Moderate
50/100
Students mention homework, quizzes, tests, and reading, but some say the assigned work is doable with effort.
Format shift
Online Math 1C sounds heavier, while in-person workload varies by course level.
Teaching experience
Good
68/100
Many students call her clear, patient, and caring, but negative reviews cite poor organization, weak responses, and self-teaching.
Format shift
Online reviews lean more supportive, while recent in-person calculus and precalculus reviews are more negative.
Assessment method
Balanced
58/100
Grades appear to use homework, quizzes, group work, tests, midterms, and finals rather than one single method.
Format shift
Online comments mention weekly quizzes, tests, and a final, while in-person comments mention group tests, homework, and midterms.
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Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
In-person reviews are polarized, with many praising clear caring teaching and others warning about harsh grading, poor organization, and self-teaching.
Main concern
Recent in-person precalculus and calculus reviews report confusing tests, delayed materials, and harsh grading.
What students said
“Explains everything very clearly and really patient.”
“I wouldn't even say it's an easy A, her grading is all over the place.”
Remote format
Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
Online reviews praise caring support and extra credit, but some Math 1C students call the class very hard and exam-heavy.
Main concern
Online evidence is mixed because easy Math 31 reviews conflict with difficult Math 1C reviews.
What students said
“EASY A. Quiz every week, 3 Tests and 1 Final (Lowest Quiz score is dropped).”
“Hardest math teacher in De Anza. Thought grader and tons of exams.”
Exam style
Exam evidence varies by course, with some sections using easy quizzes and dropped scores while others are described as test-heavy and harsh.
Assessment risk
Varies
58/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person reviews mention group tests, quizzes, midterms, finals, and tests reflecting homework, but do not clearly prove open-book or proctoring policy.
“We had group tests and quizzes.”
“Tests and quizzes directly reflect homework.”
Online reviews mention quizzes, tests, a final, dropped lowest quiz score, and tons of exams, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, or open-book policy.
“Quiz every week, 3 Tests and 1 Final (Lowest Quiz score is dropped).”
“Hardest math teacher in De Anza. Thought grader and tons of exams.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“The thing is you have to put the effort in to the class to pass.”
“Explains everything very clearly and really patient.”
“I wouldn't even say it's an easy A, her grading is all over the place.”
“You're going to get a good grade if you do all the assignment and extra credits properly, even if you suck on tests.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
25
Recent reviews read by the AI
24
Lifetime ratings
84/100
Evidence confidence
The evidence comes from 25 reviews across many years and courses, with enough detail to show a real split in student experience.
Inside 25 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
21 reported outcomes
A+ 3 · A 3 · A- 1
B+ 2 · B 4
C+ 3 · C 1 · C- 1
No reported values
No reported values
Audit/No Grade 2 · Drop/Withdrawal 1