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Cabrillo College · Computer Information Systems

Mike Matera

CIS54 · CIS90 · CIS140NA · CIS15 · CIS175 · CIS191192 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
90%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you want a and makes technical topics approachable.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate TeacherHelpful Outside ClassClear ProjectsFlexible GradingPractical Tech Experience
  • Students consistently praise his passion, kindness, and real-world tech knowledge.
  • Grades are usually very strong when students complete projects and ask for help.
  • The main drawbacks are occasional rambling, slow responses, and uneven organization.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Most students earned A grades because grading is flexible, exists, and completing practical work is heavily rewarded.

Online evidence sounds easier and more flexible, while and office-hour help.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

The , but programming projects can still feel difficult for beginners.

Online reviews emphasize clear lectures and manageable work, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

82/100

Reviews describe flexible support and recorded or online work, with .

Online reviews show strong flexibility, while campus than attendance rules.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Students recommend him because , and effective at teaching practical CIS skills.

Both formats are strongly positive, though and tone.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

80/100

, and many A grades point to lenient grading despite a few tougher comments.

Format shift

, while in-person grading has more reports of and occasional inconsistency.

Workload

Moderate

67/100

Workload is usually manageable but and .

Format shift

Online reviews describe less excessive homework, while .

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Most students describe him as passionate, caring, knowledgeable, and tone.

Format shift

Online reviews are almost uniformly enthusiastic, while but more mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

56/100

Grades and final rather than relying only on exams.

Format shift

Both formats mention tests and assignments, with .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person students praise his enthusiasm and help, but and occasional organization issues.

Main concern

, and some students found his approach or preparation uneven.

What students said

“This was my most difficult class this semester and I did well by going to Mike's office hours”
CIS15
“not always fully prepared, broken links, gives study guides at last minute”
CIS191192

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students describe clear lectures, helpful support, late-work flexibility, and practical assignments.

Main concern

Some online comments are brief, so .

What students said

“Amazing .”
CIS15
“Doesn't believe in : learn the practical skills, you'll get your A.”
CIS90

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews clearly mention a midterm and final, but they do not clearly prove open-book rules, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or strict proctoring.

MidtermFinalOnly Two Main TestsPolicy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and final, but do not clearly prove the .

MidtermFinalPolicy Not Clearly Proven
“There is a , and a final.”
CIS15

Online

Online reviews mention only two main tests, a midterm and final, but .

MidtermFinalPolicy Not Clearly Proven
“ and final.”
CIS15

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Mike is one of the most passionate, enthusiastic teachers I have ever had.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and concerns. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“Amazing .”

👍 Recommendation Strength

90/100

“Honestly probably my fave ever.”

⚖️

80/100

“Accepts late work.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Mike is one of the most passionate, enthusiastic teachers I have ever had.
  • Mike is awesome and makes it both engaging and fun to learn Python!
  • Mike Matera teaches from extensive professional experience in the tech industry.

Theme 2

📈 About Workload & Grades

  • Doesn't believe in : learn the practical skills, you'll get your A.
  • There is a , and a final.
  • .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

  • not always fully prepared, broken links, gives study guides at last minute
  • His lectures tend to ramble
  • Unapproachable.

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Thirteen reviews across many years and both formats show a consistent positive pattern with enough detail to support the ratings.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 54
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CIS155 reviews
CIS140NA2 reviews
CIS1752 reviews
1751 review
CIS1911921 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 4 · A 5

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

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D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1