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Child Development

Melissa Ysais

CHDVB20 · B20 · CHDV20 · CHDV41 · CHDVB4173112 · B41 · CHDV21 · CHDVB41 · CHDVB21 · CHDV73112 · B21 · CHDVB42 · 78 lifetime ratings

AI rating
68/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
69.23%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you can follow detailed instructions and communicate early, but if strict formatting or public participation stresses you.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear instructions when followedStrict formattingExtra creditCaring but polarizingParticipation matters
  • Many students earn A grades when they follow directions exactly.
  • and helpful versus rude and unclear.
  • Strict formatting, no-late-work rules, and participation are the main risks.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

An A is very reachable, but only if students follow formatting, deadlines, and assignment directions closely.

Online evidence has more easy-A and extra-credit comments, while because participation and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

The material is often described as easy or straightforward, but B41 and higher-level child development work can feel workload-heavy.

Online courses are often called easy to navigate, while in-person B41 is more often described as challenging and participation-heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

, though a few online sections were marked not mandatory.

Online reviews often mention mandatory Zoom or participation, while as required.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

69/100

and feedback, but many warn against her strict and sometimes harsh style.

Online reviews are more favorable overall, while in-person reviews contain stronger complaints about classroom tone.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

, but small formatting mistakes and strict rubrics can cause major deductions.

Format shift

Online students mention often, while both formats .

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Work is usually doable but .

Format shift

Online reviews often call the workload manageable, while B41 in both formats is described as a lot of work.

Teaching experience

Average

68/100

Students often praise her feedback and care, but , and rude responses.

Format shift

Online teaching is praised for , while in-person teaching has more concerns about class participation pressure.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

, and quizzes more than exams.

Format shift

Online evidence points to quizzes and assignments, while , and participation.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews show easier content but stronger , and strict expectations.

Main concern

Students who dislike being called on may find the class uncomfortable.

What students said

“She's an introvert's absolute NIGHTMARE.”
B41
“ and most of all her assignments are deep in connection.”
CHDVB42

Remote format

Online

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly positive for , and , but some students report confusing modules and harsh grading.

Main concern

Strict formatting, late-work rules, and uneven clarity can punish small mistakes.

What students said

“If you get the work done on time and correctly you will get an A.”
CHDVB21
“ .”
CHDVB41

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes, study guides, one exam, and final projects, but do .

Study GuidesEasy QuizzesOne ExamFinal Project

Assessment risk

Standard

63/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and a final report, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or .

One ExamFinal ReportStudy Guides
“Only 1 exam.”
B41
“The .”
CHDVB42

Online

Online reviews mention easy , and Zoom participation, but do not clearly prove webcam proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book exams.

Easy QuizzesStudy GuidesMultiple ExamsMandatory Zoom Mentioned
“Quizzes and .”
CHDVB21
“4 exams with a study guide.”
B20

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you get the work done on time and correctly you will get an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“She is always happy to make a zoom meeting to go over anything you don't understand and please COMMUNICATE if you don't!”

⚖️

48/100

“She grades strictly and if you don't follow her specific format.”

📈 Easy A Risk

72/100

“If you follow the instructions, you'll pass.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Great professor, she was very straightforward.
  • She does not know how to teach her own materials.
  • Professor Ysais, has the most outgoing personality.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • and there is a textbook pdf that she provides.
  • There is a lot of work but she gives specific outlines to follow.
  • Nothing you do will be good.

Theme 3

❤️ About Classroom Fit

  • She's an introvert's absolute NIGHTMARE.
  • Professor Melissa is and flexible.
  • My advice is find literally ANY other professor.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

78

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across 2020-2026 give strong evidence, though opinions are highly polarized by course and format.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 539
4 out of 511
3 out of 53
2 out of 55
1 out of 520

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

48 reported outcomes

A range

32

A+ 9 · A 19 · A- 4

B range

8

B+ 4 · B 4

C range

4

C+ 2 · C 2

D range

2

D+ 1 · D- 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1