AI Rate Professor

Accounting

Tara Maciel

ACT116B · ACCT106A · ACCT116B · 116A · ACCT201A · ACCT116AB · ACCOUNTING116B · 20510ACCT · ACCT201 · ACCT116A · 2205ACCT · 116B · 201A · 98 lifetime ratings

AI rating
97/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
95.6%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

person, if you want clarity and a strong shot at an A.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAccounting GOATAmazing LecturesHilariousExtra CreditStudent Focused
  • Widely called the simplify tough material
  • High A rates with , study guides, and flexible support if you show up and do the work
  • Online sections

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Most students say show up, use her handouts and , and an A is very attainable even if accounting is hard.

In person feels easier for As; some online intermediate courses still require real study.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

She simplifies tough accounting concepts, so the experience feels approachable even when the subject itself is not trivial.

In-person simplification is strongest; a few online reviews call the content harder without live lectures.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

, but students repeatedly say lectures are the and should not be skipped.

In person stresses coming to lecture; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Nearly universal praise calls her the and a .

; online has a small minority of .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

82/100

, dropped quizzes, study-guide hints, late-work flexibility, and high A rates show student-friendly grading.

Format shift

Both formats report help and flexibility; in person mentions Kahoot and handouts more.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

, and several exams are regular but usually called manageable with her support.

Format shift

Some online sections report more self-paced Connect volume than live classes.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently praise clear, funny, caring lectures that make accounting click and inspire majors.

Format shift

In-person teaching praise is strongest; online video quality is still mostly positive.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and occasional finals all matter, with lecture practice preparing you for tests.

Format shift

Online often ; in person adds handouts and Kahoot.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students overwhelmingly call her the , and genuine care that turns hard accounting into an A path.

Main concern

Skipping lectures hurts because .

What students said

“SHE IS THE GOAT. TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU'RE required to.”
116B
“Incredible lectures with great note handouts trivializes an otherwise difficult subject.”
ACCT116AB
“Trust, I HATE accounting and the only reason I got an A was because of Maciel”
116B

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and structure, but a few report heavy self-pacing, busy deadlines, or harder intermediate topics.

Main concern

Self-paced Connect work and uneven online delivery can frustrate students who need live guidance.

What students said

“Made accounting simple and accessible for students. Her and informative.”
ACCT116A
“I hated every minute of it. time with different open/close dates/times”
ACCT116B
“She's a great teacher, but you're not going to get an easy A.”
201A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and study guides; they are doable with attendance and practice, not free giveaways.

Multiple Exams Plus FinalStudy GuidesKahoot Extra CreditLecture-Based Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

handouts, and extra-credit opportunities such as Kahoot.

Study GuidesKahoot Extra CreditLecture-Aligned Exams
“Skim her study guides before the .”
ACCT116B
“She does Kahoot for and gives some problem examples that are similar to the .”
ACCT116B

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and exams on Connect or similar platforms but .

Connect AssignmentsPeriodic Exams and Quizzes
“3 homework assignments, 3 homework review assignments, 1 quiz, 1 exam due every 3-4 weeks.”
ACCT116A
“Utilizing resources like unstuck study alongside the in-class materials is key for acing the exams.”
116B

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“SHE IS THE GOAT. TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU'RE required to.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (10 online, 40 in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“One of the . She simplifies the material to make it more understandable than the textbook”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

“ ! She by far is the best!!!”

⚖️

82/100

“Accepts late work, lots of .”

📚 Learning Impact

90/100

“she inspired me to pursue a degree in accounting, and I cannot thank her enough.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her lectures are very to the point.
  • Funny lectures, and she connects with her students daily.
  • she makes it super easy for you. help you to visualize to learn better.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • No doubt that 116B is hard but
  • . To save your sanity and GPA.
  • If you put in the work and study, you will get an A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • She is encouraging, open to talk, and available before class
  • One of the .
  • SHE IS THE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

98

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews spanning years show strong consistency on teaching quality and recommendation, with enough online and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 590
4 out of 54
3 out of 53
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

33

A+ 11 · A 20 · A- 2

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 1