Is this an easy A?
FairEffort
62/100Getting an A seems realistic with attendance and homework, but several students say the course is not an effortless A.
because there are no online reviews.
Cabrillo College · Mathematics
MATH154 · MATH5B · ALGEB4840 · INTALGEBRA · MATH · MATH5A · MA5B · MATH152 · COLLEGEALG · MATH5AAND5B · 26 lifetime ratings
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Getting an A seems realistic with attendance and homework, but several students say the course is not an effortless A.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews because there are no online reviews.
Is the course easy?
Students say she makes algebra and calculus clearer, though the math content and some tests still feel challenging.
All course difficulty evidence comes from in-person math classes.
Is attendance flexible?
Attendance is repeatedly framed as important because class work, quizzes, notes, and explanations help students succeed.
Only in-person reviews discuss attendance, and they consistently advise showing up.
Is this professor recommended?
Most students strongly recommend her because she is clear, caring, and willing to help outside class.
The recommendation evidence is entirely from in-person reviews.
Course guide
Grading
Fair
62/100
Grading appears fair and sometimes reasonable, but hard tests and limited bonus opportunities keep it from being truly generous.
Format shift
All grading comments come from in-person reviews.
Workload
Moderate
45/100
Homework is a regular part of success, with some students calling it a lot or a decent amount.
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Only in-person reviews mention workload.
Teaching experience
Excellent
88/100
Most students describe her as clear, helpful, caring, and easy to approach, despite a small number of negative comments.
Format shift
All teaching evidence comes from in-person reviews.
Assessment method
Balanced
58/100
Students mention homework, in-class work, quizzes, and tests, so assessment seems spread across practice and exams.
Format shift
Assessment evidence is only available from in-person reviews.
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Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
In-person reviews strongly praise her clear explanations, availability, and supportive teaching style.
Main concern
Some students say the class still requires steady homework and attendance.
What students said
“She explains the material very clearly and is always more than willing to help her students if they are having problems.”
“Not an easy A course. Do the homework and show up to class and you should do great.”
“It all rides on the very hard tests/quizzes.”
Remote format
Low confidence
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Exam style
Exam experience varies because some students call tests reasonable while others say hard tests and quizzes carry heavy weight.
Assessment risk
Varies
60/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person reviews mention reasonable exams, very hard tests, quizzes, and one class allowing an index card of notes.
“Tests are extremely reasonable, not the hardest stuff you've ever seen like some professors like to put on exams.”
“she allows you to take an index card full of notes into exams.”
“It all rides on the very hard tests/quizzes.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“Do the homework & attend every class & you will truly receive confidence in yourself & abilities”
“She explained things clearly and in good detail, and her class was not boring.”
“I would recommend her for every Math class.”
“Not an easy A course. Do the homework and show up to class and you should do great.”
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Analysis sample
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Lifetime ratings
88/100
Evidence confidence
The 26 reviews span several years and are detailed, with consistent praise but some useful dissent.
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