Is this an easy A?
WalkInThePark
97/100Getting an A appears very easy because reviews cite easy , and many A or A+ outcomes.
Online evidence is strongest for open-book quizzes and low weekly effort, while , and .
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The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Getting an A appears very easy because reviews cite easy grading, extra credit, repeated quiz attempts, open-book work, and many A or A+ outcomes.
Online evidence is strongest for open-book quizzes and low weekly effort, while in-person evidence also shows easy labs, short tests, and extra credit.
Is the course easy?
The content is mostly introductory GE material with clear lectures, simple labs, and straightforward assessments.
Online sections feel lighter and more modular, while in-person sections may have more lecture time but still remain easy.
Is attendance flexible?
Online attendance is generally not mandatory, but several in-person reviews report mandatory attendance.
Online reviews mostly say attendance is not mandatory, while in-person attendance requirements vary by section.
Is this professor recommended?
Students strongly recommend her because she is caring, clear, helpful, and makes the course easy without making it useless.
Both formats are highly recommended, with online praised for convenience and in-person praised for engaging lectures.
Course guide
Grading
Generous
96/100
Students repeatedly mention easy grading, extra credit, multiple attempts, and straightforward paths to full credit.
Format shift
Online reviews emphasize open-book and multiple quiz attempts, while in-person reviews emphasize easy labs, extra credit, and straightforward tests.
Workload
Light
88/100
Most reviews describe the workload as low or manageable, though some online sections have weekly quizzes, discussions, or many Sunday assignments.
Format shift
Online workload is steady but easy, while in-person workload is often short labs, quizzes, or a few tests.
Teaching experience
Excellent
98/100
Students consistently describe Mabie as caring, passionate, clear, funny, accessible, and helpful.
Format shift
Online reviews praise organization and responsiveness, while in-person reviews praise engaging lectures and after-class help.
Assessment method
Balanced
55/100
Assessment usually mixes quizzes, discussions, labs, papers, projects, midterms, and finals rather than relying on one method.
Format shift
Online sections lean on quizzes and discussions, while in-person sections use labs, quizzes, tests, papers, and presentations.
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Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
In-person reviews also call the class easy and enjoyable, with straightforward tests, short labs, and frequent praise for lectures.
Main concern
Attendance is sometimes mandatory, and a few sections are lecture heavy.
What students said
“No tests/quizzes, each week was a lab handout worth 20 points, easy to get 100% if you answer all of the questions”
“Very low stress/manageable class with straightforward assignments.”
“Her class is lecture heavy and notes heavy.”
Remote format
High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter
Online reviews describe a very easy, flexible course with open-book quizzes, manageable weekly work, and caring support.
Main concern
Some students disliked weekly unlock pacing or repeated weekly modules.
What students said
“the assignments, tests, and projects were easy to manage so just try your best and you will be awarded an A!!”
“Around an hour of work per week with quizzes and reading.”
“Easy A but painful as you must wait every week for assignments to unlock.”
Exam style
Exams and quizzes are described as easy, open-book or open-note in several online reviews, and straightforward in in-person reviews.
Assessment risk
StudentFriendly
90/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person reviews describe no tests in some labs and very straightforward quizzes, midterms, and finals, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules.
“No tests/quizzes, each week was a lab handout worth 20 points”
“Her exams are similar to her quizzes and are very straightforward.”
“the mid-term is all multiple choice and matching (very easy to get 100%).”
Online reviews support open-book quizzes, repeated attempts, easy midterms and finals, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, or Lockdown Browser rules.
“Expect 2-3 really simple quizzes (2 tries, open book and notes)”
“Open note midterm and final.”
“Untimed quizzes each week based on the reading.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“Take her class and you won't regret it.”
“Professor Mabie is one of the best professors at De Anza!”
“TAKE HER CLASS! Honestly my fav class ever.”
“Easy A, take her.”
“She grades everything fairly and gives constructive feedback.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
44
Recent reviews read by the AI
44
Lifetime ratings
95/100
Evidence confidence
The judgment is highly credible because 44 reviews span 2019 to 2025, cover both online and in-person formats, and show very consistent themes.
Inside 44 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
40 reported outcomes
A+ 22 · A 10 · A- 1
B+ 2
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