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Jessica Frank

SIGN3 · ASL1 · 73913SIGN1 · ASL2 · SIGN1 · 19 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
78.95%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you want real ASL immersion from a Deaf native signer; show up, practice, and expect slow but .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyDeaf ASL immersionPatient and caringParticipation heavySlow gradingVoices-off classroom
  • Native Deaf ASL instructor with immersive, patient teaching most students love
  • Attendance and participation matter a lot for signing practice
  • A few students report , and grade docks for leaving early

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

76/100

Most students earn As with attendance and practice, though skipping or leaving early can tank the grade.

Online As are common if you keep up with videos; in .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

ASL is new for many, but and .

; in person feels more natural through practice games.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Attendance and live participation are repeatedly required for signing practice and grade.

Both formats stress showing up to Zoom or class; in person also docks early leavers.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

80/100

as patient and inspirational, with a minority warning about tone and workload.

In-person love is stronger; online is positive overall but more mixed on workload.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

72/100

Generally wants students to pass and accommodates late work, though a few .

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

55/100

Expect regular video or , and midterm or .

Format shift

Online reviewers especially note many short weekly video assignments.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students highlight patience, immersion skill, inspiration, and native-Deaf authenticity despite a .

Format shift

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Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of , and signing midterms or finals.

Format shift

Online leans assignment-heavy; in person balances practice with formal signing tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and strong community with a Deaf native instructor.

Main concern

and leaving early can sharply lower the grade.

What students said

“Jess is the best! She makes ASL really easy to learn.”
ASL2
“Jessica Frank is amazing!!! She is so caring and funny.”
SIGN3
“I even finished with a B in Canvas, because I would leave early often she docked me down to a C.”
SIGN1

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online ASL is doable with videos, weekly signing practice, and lots of short assignments, but and slow to grade.

Main concern

and .

What students said

“ but she does assign lots of them so be aware.”
SIGN1
“Prof Frank is the sweetest and very personable!”
SIGN3
“She assigns waaay too much work and never grades the work until the semester is almost over.”
SIGN1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessments emphasize understanding and producing ASL rather than written closed-book exams.

Signing quizzesTwo-part midterm and finalVideo assignmentsParticipation checksDeaf events

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In and and expressive signing parts, with weekly checks and deaf events.

3 quizzesSigning midterm and finalVoices-off immersionDeaf events
“3 quizes, midterm & final are in 2 parts us understanding sign and the other is us signing.”
SIGN1
“Her class is an immersion class, so there's no talking allowed.”
ASL2

Online

Online assessment uses video lessons, weekly signing videos, short quizzes, and participation Zoom practice.

Video assignments30-minute practice ZoomSlow grading
“Expect at least 2 video assignments per week.”
SIGN1
“There is a 30 minute zoom session where you practice signing for participation.”
SIGN1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Jess is the best! She makes ASL really easy to learn.”

Voice snapshots generated from 19 reviews, emphasizing immersion strengths and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“She is one of the sweetest and .”

🤟 Immersion Style

90/100

“There is no better way to learn ASL than from someone who is deaf”

⏰

22/100

“because I would leave early often she docked me down to a C”

📝 Workload Online

55/100

“She assigns waaay too much work and never grades the work until the semester is almost over.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Creative games and group practice
  • Welcoming classroom energy

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Work is not hard if you attend

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Sweet and caring
  • Inspirational
  • A

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

19

Recent reviews read by the AI

19

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

19 reviews with mostly consistent praise but fewer samples and a few strong outliers keep credibility at medium-high.

Inside 19 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

SIGN18 reviews
ASL24 reviews
SIGN34 reviews
ASL12 reviews
73913SIGN11 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 4 · A 6 · A- 1

B range

2

B+ 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

1

Not sure yet 1