AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Bret Clarke

CIS221 · 3 lifetime ratings

AI rating
57/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

Take him if you can learn independently from the textbook and , but if you need strong in-class programming instruction.

Best fit · Self Taught ProFair graderTextbook dependentLecture heavyDetail-based testsMixed teaching clarity
  • Students see Bret Clarke as fair and knowledgeable, but not consistently effective at explaining programming.
  • The class relies heavily on textbook PowerPoints and physical textbook details.
  • more than practical understanding.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Two reported A grades suggest an A is possible, but students must attend, use the physical textbook, and prepare for .

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Standard

47/100

Programming content is challenging but manageable, while the main difficulty comes from textbook-heavy instruction and detail-based tests.

Only in-person reviews discuss course difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

The tag says skipping class can make you fail, so if a formal policy is not fully described.

Only in-person reviews mention attendance, and the .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

, but comments show real hesitation about his teaching style and tests.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Students repeatedly call him fair, but there is no strong evidence of .

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

52/100

The workload appears moderate, with the main burden coming from textbook reading and .

Format shift

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Teaching experience

Average

55/100

He knows the material and can be clear, but multiple students say he relies and .

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Reviews emphasize tests based on .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews mention assessments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and clarity from one student but repeated concerns about textbook-heavy teaching and tests.

Main concern

and and small details.

What students said

“He explained a lot into detail.”
CIS221
“Knows programming, but isn't great at translating that to students in class.”
CIS221
“ as the questions are about little details”
CIS221

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Tests appear standard to strict because students describe detail-heavy textbook questions, but .

Textbook Detail TestsPhysical Book RequiredExam Policy Not Fully Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

details and a physical book requirement, but do not clearly prove proctoring or book rules during exams.

Textbook Detail TestsPhysical Book Required
“ the textbooks rather than actual information that is useful.”
CIS221
“ as the questions are about little details and he doesn't allow the ebook.”
CIS221

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Knows programming, but isn't great at translating that to students in class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 3 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, testing, and fairness. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

55/100

“Knows programming, but isn't great at translating that to students in class.”

⚖️

62/100

“ , but he was always fair.”

📝

42/100

“ the textbooks rather than actual information that is useful.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He explained a lot into detail.
  • and what he wanted from us.
  • It's just too bad he's so dependent on the .

Theme 2

📘 About Textbook Dependence

  • Make sure you buy the physical book because as the questions are about little details and he doesn't allow the ebook.
  • the textbooks rather than actual information that is useful.

Theme 3

⚖️ About Fairness

  • He will try challenge you.
  • , but he was always fair.
  • He's a very fair teacher, I'll give him that.

Data context

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Analysis sample

3

Recent reviews read by the AI

3

Lifetime ratings

58/100

Evidence confidence

and they are older, but they are specific and consistent about textbook dependence and fairness.

Inside 3 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

CIS2213 reviews

Reported outcomes

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