Gina Jerry

CIS1 · CIS37 · CAOT82 · CIS39 · CISCIS4 · CIS4 · A · 78 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 94/100
RMP rating: 4.7/5
Take again: 88.1%
Difficulty: 2.2

The decision

Take Gina Jerry for CIS 4 or similar if you will complete frequent easy assignments and can budget for the required software/book.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear grading criteriaCaring & responsiveBusywork heavyMicrosoft Office focusedOrganized Canvas

Extremely organized CIS/CAOT instructor who wants you to succeed and replies fast.
Content is easy if you know basic computers, but assignment volume is high and time-consuming.
and the A is very attainable; watch Mac software and textbook costs.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Complete the frequent assignments and practice exams and most students report a straightforward A.

Online and in-person both say do the work for an A; a few CAOT/CIS sections feel punishingly heavy.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Material is introductory Office/computer skills; challenge comes from volume more than concept difficulty.

Both formats call content easy; online busywork volume is mentioned more often.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

62/100

Online is usually optional/async; in-person often expects regular presence and participation points.

Online reviews lean optional; in-person notes participation and being on time matter.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Strong majority love her organization and care despite homework complaints, with high would-take-again.

Recommendation is strong online and in person, with a minority warning about workload or Mac issues.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

Clear point checklists, multiple attempts, practice exams that match tests, and lenient scoring if work is done.

Format shift

Leniency is consistent across formats when instructions are followed.

Workload

Heavy

38/100

Many weekly lessons, projects, quizzes, and discussions that can take several hours even when easy.

Format shift

Online short terms and CAOT82 draw the strongest too-much-homework complaints.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Organized modules, helpful videos, fast responses, and genuine care for student success.

Format shift

Praise for clarity and support is strong in both online and in-person reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Mix of SimNet lessons, projects, quizzes, discussions, and exams with multiple attempts.

Format shift

Online leans project/quiz heavy; in-person adds participation and lab work.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

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Classroom format

In person

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Supportive lab-style classes with clear points, participation, and hands-on Office skills.

Main concern

Homework load still high and PC/Office requirements can frustrate Mac users.

What students said

“Genuinely one of the best teachers at SMC without a doubt!! Take her!!”
CIS4

“Best teacher I ever had!! I got an A for this class and I was not a computer science person at all.”
CIS4

“Tests are open note/ book and homework and quizzes are even web.”
CIS4

Remote format

Online

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Well-structured async Canvas courses with many weekly projects, clear checklists, and quick email help.

Main concern

High volume of busywork and occasional Mac incompatibility or expensive access codes.

What students said

“Do all of your assignments and you'll get an A.”
CIS4

“This was a really easy async class. Prof jerry answers all emails quickly and has a one-day grace period for all assignments”
CIS4

“NO ONE TAKE THIS CLASS. You have at least 10 assignments a week.”
CAOT82

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are practiceable and often open-note style with clear criteria rather than strict proctoring.

Practice examsMultiple attemptsOpen note/bookClear checklists

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

81/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person tests are often open note/book with homework and quizzes online and participation tracked.

Open note/book testsWeb quizzesParticipation pointsChecklist grading

“Tests are open note/ book and homework and quizzes are even web. .”
CIS4

“She gave us a checklist with .”
CAOT82

Online

Online exams and projects allow multiple attempts and practice tests that closely match the real exam.

Practice examsMultiple attempts before due dateSimNet projectsClear instructions

“She gives multiple attempts before due date to complete projects and practice exams that are almost exactly like the exams.”
CIS4

“Gives practice exams that are almost exact to the test.”
CIS4

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Do all of your assignments and you'll get an A.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting organization, Easy A path, and busywork load. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“Professor Jerry is one of the best professors I've ever had at SMC. She's amazing, kind, and is really there for you”

👍 Recommendation Rate

88/100

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⚖️ Grading Fairness

82/100

“Gina Jerry had my favorite grading system. She gave us a checklist with .”

📚 Workload Reality

38/100

“SO MUCH WORK! I would not recommend during a short sem.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She always helps/guides you and she is very accessible out of class.
Canvas was extremely well organized, you can tell the professor loves doing her job.
She makes learning computers soo easy and soo much fun!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easiest class ever, simple instructions.
Easy class, just a lot of busy work and long assignments.
You just need to do your assigned work and youll get an A.

Theme 3

💻 About Tools & Cost

ALSO she uses software and a system that ISNT COMPATIBLE WITH MAC.
it costs around 100 bucks for textbooks
YOU NEED 2016 OFFICE & a PC

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews with stable patterns on care, organization, easy As, and heavy but simple busywork.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 567

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1 out of 52

Course coverage

CIS433 reviews

CAOT826 reviews

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CIS13 reviews

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 19 · A 18

B range

B- 1

C range

No reported values

D range

D 1

F

F 1

No letter grade reported

Not sure yet 1