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Foothill College · Music

Paul Davies

MUSIC1A · BEATLES · MUSIC101 · MUS3A · F001 · MUS3BANDC · MUS3ABC · MUS13BETC · MUS3C · MUS1 · MUSIC1 · MUS1A · MUS3B · MUS001 · MUSIC1TBA · MUSMUS · MUSIC7DBEATLES · MUSC07D · MUSC7 · MUS7D · MUS01 · MUSC7D · MUS7DBEATLES · MUSIC7DONLINE · MUSIC7D · MUS7 · 50 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

Paul Davies can be a very high-value choice for students who like flexible point systems, but if .

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy points systemPassionate teacherExtra creditStrict on written workMixed online experience
  • as passionate, engaging, and easy to pass with a .
  • Grades are often easy when students , and .
  • Some online and written-assignment , and unclear expectations.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

85/100

Many students say the , and make an A very reachable, though written worksheets can be risky.

Online reviews are split between easy A reports and tough worksheet grading, while and easy grades.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

82/100

Most music appreciation and Beatles courses are described as easy, straightforward, and interesting, though some theory courses can be harder.

Online and in-person evidence both describe easy course content, with .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

80/100

Some classes reward attendance heavily, while other reviews say students can work through material online or .

In-person reviews mention attendance points and flexible self-paced options, while online .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

64/100

and engaging music teaching, but the recommendation is lowered by strong complaints about strict or .

, while online reviews include several severe warnings from recent students.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

70/100

The points system, , and assignment choice are generous, but some worksheet and .

Format shift

Online grading has the most complaints, while and flexible grading.

Workload

Light

70/100

, and essays, but students often call it simple and manageable.

Format shift

Online sections list regular worksheets and quizzes, while assignment choices.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Most students find him passionate, knowledgeable, and engaging, but a minority report disrespect, unclear expectations, or boring online experiences.

Format shift

In-person teaching is generally stronger and more engaging, while online teaching has the .

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment mixes worksheets, quizzes, tests, film , and .

Format shift

Online evidence mentions worksheets, quizzes, online tests, and film reviews, while and assignment-choice grading.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews are mostly positive, emphasizing engaging , and strong music enthusiasm.

Main concern

A minority of students describe strict written grading or boring sections, especially in music appreciation.

What students said

“He says how many points you need for an A, B, C and then you can do any assignments you !)”
MUS1
“ .”
MUS3C

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are sharply split between easy point-based classes with and negative experiences with strict worksheet or .

Main concern

Written work may be graded strictly if answers are too close to the textbook or .

What students said

“there are enough where you can get an A without the final.”
MUS001
“Be careful on the worksheets because he grades very tough on that.”
MUS001

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes and , but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam rules, open-book rules, or closed-book rules.

Online TestsQuizzesWorksheetsFilm ReviewsPoint System

Assessment risk

Standard

65/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and point-based grading, but do not clearly prove closed-book exams or strict proctoring.

QuizzesTestsCumulative FinalPoint System
“The two short answer essays ?'s which he gives u ahead of time.”
MUS7DBEATLES
“ all the questions.”
MUS1

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes, online tests, worksheets, and film reviews, but .

Weekly QuizzesOnline TestsWorksheetsFilm Reviews
“There are weekly worksheets and quizzes based on 2-3 chapters of reading.”
MUS001
“ , and .”
MUS7D

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He says how many points you need for an A, B, C and then you can do any assignments you !) I love this method!!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, , and grading-risk complaints. Credibility rating: High.

📈 Easy A Potential

85/100

“very easy to get an A. 900/1400, if attends every lecture, can get at least 500 points.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“Paul Davies's classes have been inspirational for me.”

⚠️

70/100

“Be careful on the worksheets because he grades very tough on that.”

Theme 1

🎵 About Teaching Style

  • This class changed the way I look at Classical music.
  • This teacher brings the Beatles to life again.
  • He is awesome. He always repects students, and tries to help us.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades And Points

  • The is extremely easy and .
  • Easy A with this guy its all based on your online assignments which are very .
  • It is hard to not get an A in this class!

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

  • . Stay away
  • The instructor ask you to define things.
  • Expect to get low grades on most of if you spend a lot of time on it.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

50

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years provide strong evidence, though recent online reviews are more negative than the older in-person trend.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 55
3 out of 54
2 out of 51
1 out of 56

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 5 · A 1

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Rather not say 1