Rachel Friedman

ASL1 · ASL4407 · SLAN15 · SIGN15 · ASL15 · SLAN112 · ASL1212 · SIGNL4408 · SLAN111 · 29 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 75/100
RMP rating: 3.6/5
Take again: 71.43%
Difficulty: 3.0

The decision

if you want an immersive ASL experience and , and some organization issues.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring ASL ImmersionPractice RequiredDisorganized GradingAttendance MattersMixed Beginner Fit

In-person students often praise her warmth, Deaf culture knowledge, and immersive signing style.
Getting a strong grade is realistic, but daily practice and .
Negative , and a poor online transition.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

A is very possible, but students repeatedly say you must attend, practice signs, and .

Online grades look easy but are weakened by communication problems, while and attendance.

Is the course easy?

Standard

56/100

The basic ASL content is manageable, but , and language practice make it more than an easy course.

Online students called the class easy but messy, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

as necessary, and one review says absences can get you dropped.

Attendance pressure is strongly supported in in-person reviews, while online reviews .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Most recent in-person reviews recommend her for caring instruction, but the online and disorganization complaints prevent a stronger recommendation.

, while online evidence is mixed to negative because of tech and communication issues.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

She accepts late work and some students call her lenient, but and .

Format shift

Online grading issues are about lost assignments, while and tough.

Workload

Moderate

60/100

Homework is often called easy, but practice, events, projects, and .

Format shift

Online workload was easy but confusing, while and participation.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

She is widely seen as caring, funny, and knowledgeable, but several students criticize her organization and beginner support.

Format shift

, where technology and communication caused problems.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Reviews mention , and exams rather than one single assessment type.

Format shift

Online reviews mention tests, pop quizzes, and assignments, while , and attendance.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are much stronger, with many students praising her caring personality, ASL knowledge, and interactive class style.

Main concern

Some students found her unstructured, fast-signing, or not beginner friendly.

What students said

“Her teaching style is interactive in the and cares about her students.”
SLAN111

“Class is not beginner friendly.”
ASL1

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online but struggled with technology, communication, and assignment tracking.

Main concern

Communication and lost or .

What students said

“Her communication sucks.”
SLAN111

“She isn't tech savvy & is losing assign. left & right”
SLAN111

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, with no clear proof of open-book, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or strict proctoring rules.

Memorized Signing MidtermSigning FinalMultiple ExamsPop Quizzes Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book policy.

Signing MidtermSigning FinalThree Exams

“for the and answer them by signing”
ASL1212

“We had 3 exams for her class”
ASL1

Online

Online reviews mention tests and pop quizzes but do not clearly prove .

Tests MentionedPop Quizzes Mentioned

“Test heavy”
SLAN111

“Beware of pop quizzes”
SLAN111

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“She makes you want to learn sign.”
Voice snapshots generated from 30 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and organization. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“She has a wealth of knowledge surrounding American Sign Language and Deaf Culture.”

👍 Recommendation

72/100

“I would highly suggest this teacher!”

⚖️ Effort For Grade

68/100

“Easy class if you do the work and practice a lot.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Her teaching style is interactive in the and cares about her students.
She makes the class fun so just act as if she is your friend.
Very patient and understanding if you are having any trouble with something.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

While the course can be tough, it is not impossible if you practice your signs and fingerspelling daily.
To get a passing grade, you need to practice, practice, practice.
She accepts late work, We had 3 exams for her class, pretty easy but .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Organization

if you did not finish them on time.
Class was very boring and she was always unprepared.
She isn't tech savvy & is losing assign. left & right

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty reviews across many years give rich and consistent evidence, though older comments make some issues less current.

Inside 30 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514

4 out of 57

3 out of 51

2 out of 56

1 out of 52

Course coverage

SLAN11110 reviews

ASL18 reviews

ASL153 reviews

SIGN153 reviews

ASL12122 reviews

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ASL44071 review

SIGNL44081 review

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SLAN151 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

21 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

B+ 2 · B 6

C range

C+ 1

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Not sure yet 2

Rachel Friedman

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Mandatory

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation

⚖️ Effort For Grade

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

⚠️ About Organization

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want an immersive ASL experience and , and some organization issues.