Is this an easy A?
FairEffort
62/100COMS135 is approachable, but debate or speech sections require real work for an A.
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The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
COMS135 is approachable, but debate or speech sections require real work for an A.
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Is the course easy?
Difficulty varies from lighter COMS135 papers to challenging public speaking and debates.
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Is attendance flexible?
x x x and sometimes marked mandatory; showing up supports the grade.
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Is this professor recommended?
Students x x x x x x x x x, and growth.
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Course guide
Grading
Fair
72/100
Described as fair; study guides help and effort is rewarded.
Format shift
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Workload
Moderate
58/100
x x x x x x, and in speech classes debates or presentations.
Format shift
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Teaching experience
Excellent
93/100
x x x x x x x x, and confidence-building feedback.
Format shift
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Assessment method
Balanced
55/100
Mix of x x x x x x x, and debates or a short presentation.
Format shift
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Luni fit check
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Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
In-person COMS135 and COMS160 feel fun and well structured, with strong support on speeches and debates.
Main concern
Public speaking or debate sections are not easy; you must prepare and participate.
What students said
“Not an "easy A" by any means, but if you put in the work and show up to class, an A is 100% attainable.”
“x x x x! She expects everyone to be focused on the lectures at hand but thats not hard to do because she makes it really fun & interesting.”
“with her clarity, helpfulness, and "fairness", I felt more confident than ever”
Remote format
Low confidence
No stored summary is available for this format.
Main concern
No main concern is stored for this format.
Exam style
x x x x x x x x, and study guides are provided for midterm and final.
Assessment risk
Standard
62/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
x x x x x x x x few quick responses; study guides are common.
“Tests are about 20-25 multiple choice with 1-3 quick response.”
“Study guides are provided for midtermfinal and there is only one 3 minute long presentation at the end of the semester.”
“2 debates, 2 exams, classwork, and a few quizzes.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“Not an "easy A" by any means, but if you put in the work and show up to class, an A is 100% attainable. She's a new professor at Mesa, but a DARN good one. x x!”
“I love Professor Kincade! x x x x x!! x x x x x”
“I URGE YOU to try her class.”
“Not an "easy A" by any means, but if you put in the work and show up to class, an A is 100% attainable.”
“she makes you feel like you're doing a good job, even when you may be doubting yourself.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
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Recent reviews read by the AI
7
Lifetime ratings
68/100
Evidence confidence
Seven recent-ish detailed reviews are highly consistent on teaching quality, with limited grade data.
Inside 7 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
2 reported outcomes
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