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English

Tracie Grimes

B1AL · B3 · ENGB53 · ENGLB1B · ENGLB50 · ENGLB1A · ENGLB3 · B33 · 33 lifetime ratings

AI rating
36/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
47.06%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if and writing; avoid her online or accelerated sections if you need a light English class.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHeavy reading and writingTime-consuming workloadPolarizing teacherCaring but inconsistentTough grader
  • Reviews are sharply divided between and students who feel overwhelmed or unsupported.
  • The workload is the dominant issue, especially online and accelerated courses with daily assignments and frequent writing.
  • Getting an A is possible, but , and deadline management.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

Many students earn A grades, but comments show that the A often , and strong time management.

Online evidence shows a higher workload burden, while and sometimes more manageable.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The content is not always conceptually hard, but , and frequent writing make the course feel challenging.

Online sections are described as more stressful and assignment-heavy, while and instructor fit.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

as mandatory or say participation matters, though as not required.

Online attendance data is mixed but often marked mandatory, and .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

46/100

and kindness, but many warn against the , and organization.

In-person reviews are more favorable overall, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

45/100

Some students say she gives full credit for completed work, but , and harsh essay dependence.

Format shift

Online grading complaints are stronger, while grader.

Workload

Overwhelming

18/100

Many reviews , and workload that dominates the week.

Format shift

Online workload is repeatedly described as overwhelming, while but more variable.

Teaching experience

Average

56/100

She is often praised as caring and helpful, but , and poor organization.

Format shift

In-person teaching comments are more positive, while online comments are sharply split.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

18/100

Grades are driven mainly , and other written assignments.

Format shift

Both formats focus heavily on assignments, with online reviews especially emphasizing daily work.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mixed but more , and class discussion while and papers.

Main concern

, and .

What students said

“Her lectures are very straightforward and interesting.”
ENGLB1B
“Assigns EVERYDAY with pointless assignments.”
ENGLB1A
“Amazing professor but SO .”
ENGLB3

Remote format

Online

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are highly polarized and , and inconsistent organization.

Main concern

The online workload can become overwhelming and may require work almost every day.

What students said

“Some days there were 5-7 assignments due.”
ENGLB1B
“Has something due EVERY DAY and her workload is heavy!”
ENGLB3
“ yet.”
B3

Exam style

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Reviews emphasize papers, essays, quizzes, and assignments rather than traditional exams, and they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policies.

EssaysResearch PaperPop QuizzesReading QuizzesPapers

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, presentations, and group projects, but do not clearly prove closed-book exams or proctoring policies.

Pop QuizzesIn-Class QuizzesPapersPresentationGroup Project
“then she hits you with a pop quiz.”
ENGLB1B
“One presentation, 3 papers that are 2-4 pages usually, and .”
ENGLB1B
“we had a ”
ENGLB1A

Online

Online reviews mention essays, research papers, daily assignments, and reading-heavy work, but do not clearly prove webcam, .

EssaysResearch PaperDaily AssignmentsPapers
“The entire class is dependent upon your grade in two essays.”
B33
“one is a a 1000 word research paper.”
B33
“ ”
ENGLB1B

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you are a full-time employee and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

📚 Workload Pressure

18/100

“There are 1-3 hw assignments every day, on top of 5-10 chapters of reading.”

🎯 Teaching Split

56/100

“Amazing professor but SO .”

⚖️ Grade Effort

55/100

“Easy A if you ”

Theme 1

📚 About Workload

  • Has something due EVERY DAY and her workload is heavy!
  • Some days there were 5-7 assignments due.
  • There are

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and .
  • Her lectures are very straightforward and interesting.
  • To say she actually taught anything would be an insult to teachers.

Theme 3

⚖️ And Organization

  • The entire class is dependent upon your grade in two essays.
  • Her rubrics would not make sense to me
  • She changes her syllabus frequently.

Data context

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Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

33

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-four reviews span 2018 to 2026 with detailed, consistent workload complaints and enough positive counterevidence to show polarization.

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 55
3 out of 54
2 out of 56
1 out of 57

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

32 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 3 · A 12 · A- 1

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 3

C range

7

C+ 1 · C 4 · C- 2

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2