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Bob Loparo

SL263 · SL264 · ASL263 · ASL210 · SL19 · SLANIII · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
50/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
0%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

if you want rigorous ASL training and can handle direct criticism.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderUseful feedbackCondescending toneHigh expectationsSkilled signer
  • Students agree he knows ASL well and .
  • Grades and expectations feel demanding, especially for students not already confident in ASL.
  • Reviews are sharply split because some students find him supportive while others find him condescending.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

A grades are possible, but students repeatedly say the class requires hard work, memorization, and tolerance for .

Online reviews mention A grades with , while and tough grading.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

The course content is skill-heavy and difficult because students must memorize, sign accurately, and improve quickly.

Both formats describe ASL as demanding, with online students stressing memorization and in-person students stressing performance expectations.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Participation appears important, and one tag directly says students will not pass if .

Attendance evidence mainly comes from in-person reviews, while online reviews .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

Students recommend him only for serious learners because his expertise and and attitude.

Online reviews are mildly , while in-person reviews are highly polarized.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Students frequently call him a .

Format shift

Both formats mention strict grading, with online students also noting .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

The workload feels heavy because students describe memorization, repeated videos, tests, and high skill expectations.

Format shift

Online reviews stress memorization and video work, while , and performance.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

He is skilled and , but repeated complaints about condescension and favoritism weaken the teaching experience.

Format shift

Online reviews focus on delayed feedback, while and poor interpersonal style.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Reviews mention videos, tests, participation, and .

Format shift

Online evidence points to videos, while and participation.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews show strong teaching skill and , but many , and condescending behavior.

Main concern

His tone and .

What students said

“The but he delivers it condescendingly.”
ASL263
“Bob helps students break out of their ”
ASL210

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students describe accessible support and but .

Main concern

.

What students said

“doesn't grade until the end and but only when he grades”
ASL210
“ .”
ASL210

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention tests and video work but do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, webcam, or closed-book policies.

Memorization TestsVideosFeedback-Based Assessment

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring.

Memorization Tests
“ , but he tells you exactly what is going to be on the test.”
SLANIII

Online

Online reviews mention repeated videos and but do not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, webcam, or open-book policy.

Video AssignmentsLate Grading
“I repeated mistakes in my videos w/out knowing.”
ASL210

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Don't expect this to be an easy class. You definitely will have to work hard.”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and interpersonal style. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“Bob helps students break out of their ”

⚖️

28/100

“Feels the need ”

👍 Recommendation Fit

48/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing, Fun, and Knowledgeable teacher.
  • The but he delivers it condescendingly.
  • He is so awesome! His classes are very informative and you learn a lot.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Don't expect this to be an easy class.
  • You definitely will have to work hard.
  • Class can be difficult. Must be willing to learn.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • The professor himself is nice, but .
  • This instructor has favorites and if he doesnt like you, he will let you know.
  • He is AMAZING! a little edgy but he forever keeps class fun.

Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

12

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 12 reviews span many years and show consistent themes despite polarized opinions.

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 51
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 53

Course coverage

ASL2103 reviews
ASL2633 reviews
SL2632 reviews
SL2642 reviews
SL191 review
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SLANIII1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 1 · A 5 · A- 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Pass 2