Is this an easy A?
EasyA
76/100An A is realistic when students complete the required homework and follow instructions, but and .
Online evidence is more clearly grade-friendly, while and .
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The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
An A is realistic when students complete the required homework and follow instructions, but confusing support and tough grading appear in some courses.
Online evidence is more clearly grade-friendly, while in-person evidence is more mixed and often tied to self-study.
Is the course easy?
The content is usually straightforward accounting software work, but Excel or QuickBooks projects can become rough without guidance.
Online courses look more structured, while in-person courses more often feel self-taught.
Is attendance flexible?
Many reviews say attendance is not mandatory, but a few in-person classes mark attendance as required.
Online reviews mostly say attendance is not mandatory, while in-person attendance rules vary by course.
Is this professor recommended?
Students recommend her when the class is structured and online, but older in-person reviews strongly criticize the teaching.
Online reviews are mostly recommended, while in-person reviews are sharply divided.
Course guide
Grading
Fair
58/100
Grading is usually clear and sometimes adjusted fairly, but several students call her a tough grader.
Format shift
Online reviews mention clear criteria and occasional grade adjustment, while in-person reviews include more tough-grader complaints.
Workload
Moderate
42/100
The workload is manageable for organized students but several reviews mention lots of homework and time-consuming projects.
Format shift
Online work is structured through Cengage and assignments, while in-person ACCT88 reviews describe heavier self-study.
Teaching experience
Average
62/100
Recent reviews praise her availability and clarity, but older reviews repeatedly say lectures are weak or unhelpful.
Format shift
Online teaching reviews are stronger, while in-person reviews include more complaints about lectures and examples.
Assessment method
FocusOnAssignments
35/100
Reviews emphasize homework, projects, discussions, quizzes, and Cengage more than exams.
Format shift
Online reviews mention Cengage tests and assignments, while in-person reviews mention projects, homework, and a midterm or final.
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Course format
Classroom format
Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro
In-person reviews are split, with praise for kindness and helpfulness but many complaints about weak teaching and self-study.
Main concern
Several students say lectures do not add much and the class can feel like independent work.
What students said
“No need to come to the class, you are good without her lecture if you have Textbooks.”
“The class was more about self-studying rather than learning in class.”
“Basically if you do your homeworks from the book, you will get a good grade.”
Remote format
Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
Online reviews are mostly positive for clear instructions, accessible help, and achievable grades, with two strong negative outliers.
Main concern
Some students felt unsupported when assignments became confusing or grading felt harsh.
What students said
“Follow what is required to get an A.”
“Professor Hammond was very helpful if I had questions and even adjusted my grade upward on assignments if the automatic grading was not fair.”
“Just horrible! Not helpful, dismissive and argumentative.”
Exam style
Reviews mention Cengage tests, chapter quizzes, one midterm, and a final, but do not clearly prove proctoring or open-book rules.
Assessment risk
Standard
58/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person reviews mention one midterm and final test, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.
“1 midterm and final test. 2 projects required.”
Online reviews mention Cengage tests and chapter quizzes, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.
“Tests are on Cengage.”
“There are discussions and chapter quizzes.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“Follow the instructions, do the work, participate in the discussions, and you'll do fine.”
“Lauri is not an effective teacher.”
“Good class and I learned a lot!”
“She provides an answer key to help you understand/check your work.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
20
Recent reviews read by the AI
20
Lifetime ratings
82/100
Evidence confidence
The dataset has 20 reviews across many years and courses, but opinions differ strongly by course format and time period.
Inside 20 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
14 reported outcomes
A+ 3 · A 4 · A- 1
B+ 2 · B 1
No reported values
D 1
No reported values
Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Rather not say 1