Tara Mastro

BIOLOGY011 · BIOL01 · BIO11 · BIOL011 · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 94/100
RMP rating: 4.7/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 2.0

The decision

she makes science fun, grades generously, and helps you succeed as long as you show up and do your part on group work.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing LecturesEasy GraderGroup Projects RequiredFunny & CaringHybrid Online Tests

and pass.
Most grades are A; she gives benefit of the doubt and .
Hybrid format with online tests/quizzes; .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Most students report A grades with , and pass-if-you-do-the-work .

Both the single online and the ; online adds explicit effort points.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Intro and simplified explanations rather than dense theory.

; the online review notes she dumbs material down to help understanding.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Some students report while , so flexibility is inconsistent across terms.

Evidence is mixed within in-person reviews; the .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

and students repeatedly call her one of the best and wish she taught more courses.

Strong recommendation holds for both hybrid in-person and the online-labeled review.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Students call her an easy grader who gives benefit of the doubt and .

Format shift

Online review uniquely stresses effort points; .

Workload

Light

72/100

Homework is described as easy if you attend, with the main .

Format shift

Both formats mention semester-long group projects; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Students , and a personable style that makes science enjoyable.

Format shift

Praise is consistent across hybrid in-person and .

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Hybrid setup pairs online quizzes and tests with semester-long group projects and class participation.

Format shift

work; online review focuses more on projects and effort.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person hybrid bio students rave about amazing funny lectures, easy online tests, and an as the main friction.

Main concern

Required group projects can annoy students who dislike teamwork.

What students said

“If . !”
BIO11

“Dr. Mastro made Bio so much fun and easy to pass! She is really funny and always willing to help her students succeed.”
BIOL011

“Professor Tara is awesome. Her Lectures are amazing.”
BIOL01

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

One hybrid-style online review praises her niceness, willingness to help, and while .

Main concern

setup.

What students said

“SHE GIVES YOU THE BENEFIT OF THE . if i still hate bio.”
BIO11

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Tests and students say makes exam-taking easier.

Online QuizzesOnline TestsHybrid FormatPop Quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and quizzes were online, easing test pressure, with one warning about pop quizzes.

Online TestsOnline QuizzesBeware of Pop Quizzes

“Hybrid type of class all of the test and and if you come to class.”
BIO11

“ but if you don't like group projects then this class may not be for you.”
BIOLOGY011

Online

The online-labeled hybrid review does not detail proctoring; it , and group projects.

Hybrid Online Work

“My class was hybrid ( as in any other Biology class.”
BIO11

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If . !”
Voice snapshots generated from 7 reviews (1 online, 6 in person), , and group projects. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“Professor Tara is awesome. Her Lectures are amazing. I've enjoyed her class so much.”

📝 Easy A Outlook

86/100

“SHE GIVES YOU THE BENEFIT OF THE .”

👍 Recommendation

96/100

“Dr. Mastro is one of the .”

🤝 Group Work Reality

70/100

“A lot of - but just do your part & you'll pass”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Her Lectures are amazing.
funny and up to date.
She tries her best/ dumbs it down to help you understand the material.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

!
Do the work and you'll pass the class.
made Bio so much fun and easy to pass!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

never makes you feel bad for asking any questions.
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always willing to help her students succeed.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Seven consistent positive reviews across 2015-2020 with detailed hybrid logistics, but sample is modest and slightly dated.

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56

4 out of 51

3 out of 50

2 out of 50

1 out of 50

Course coverage

BIO114 reviews

BIOL011 review

BIOL0111 review

BIOLOGY0111 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

A 6

B range

B+ 1

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

No reported values