AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Lisa Hoover

CPSC30 · CSPS30 · CPC30 · CPSC301196 · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating
71/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
83.33%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

Good pick for an if you stay current on work and can handle an uneven teaching style.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyEasy A PotentialExtra Credit HeavyPolarized StylePop QuizzesBeginner CS Friendly
  • Many students report easy As with if they keep up with tutorials and deadlines
  • caring and and impatient to others
  • CPSC30 is generally manageable for non-majors who do the book work and assignments

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

Many students say it is an easy A or B if , and .

Both online and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Intro computer applications content is broadly beginner-level, though a few students found tests or pace challenging.

In-person reviews dominate; online also describes moderate not extreme difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

and sometimes not, but missing class often means missing what is going on.

In-person reports conflict on mandatory status; .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Would-take-again is high and .

Online review is positive; in-person recommendations are majority but not unanimous.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

74/100

Students frequently call grading easy and note abundant supporting A/B outcomes.

Format shift

Consistent across formats; strongest easy-grade claims are in person.

Workload

Light

62/100

Not a huge load for many, but , and .

Format shift

Online notes not a whole lot of work; .

Teaching experience

Average

60/100

Split between caring humorous instruction and complaints about disorganization, impatience, or unprofessional habits.

Format shift

Online was generally caring; in-person reviews are more polarized.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of section quizzes, assignments, application tests, discussions, and .

Format shift

Online mentions long tests and discussions; and computer application tests.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person CPSC30 is often an easy grade with , but reviews split hard on organization, patience, and lecture habits.

Main concern

Some students felt dismissed when asking for help and reported chaotic lectures.

What students said

“ , and this class should be an easy A.”
CPSC30
“ and chaotic. She did not lecture professionally and even admitted that she was lazy.”
CPSC30
“Take this teacher!! and will work with you if you miss a .”
CSPS30

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

First-time online CPSC30 had platform hiccups, but she fixed issues and the workload stayed manageable with longish tests.

Main concern

Occasional tech/setup issues during a first online offering.

What students said

“It was Professor Hoover's first time teaching using both Cengage and Canvas as well as teaching an online class, so there were a few issues. But she always resolved them or made an .”
CPSC30

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Tests often pull from book and computer applications with pop quizzes; .

Application-based testsPop quizzesExtra creditBook-based tests

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person assessment , and ; proctoring software is not clearly proven.

Pop quizzesComputer application testsExtra creditBook-based tests
“Most of and common sense.”
CPSC30
“ so be sure to have the book and read it.”
CPSC301196

Online

Online tests can be long; only two discussions and otherwise moderate work. .

Long testsTwo discussionsCengage and Canvas
“Not a whole lot of work, although the tests can sometimes be long. and the other an opinion one.”
CPSC30

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Her grading is quite easy, and this class should be an easy A. Don't believe all the BS... class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 reviews (1 online, 17 in-person), highlighting easy grades and polarized teaching. Credibility rating: High.

🅰️ Easy A Path

80/100

“ and you will pass with an A or B.”

🎁 Friendly

74/100

“She offers a bunch of .”

🎭 Polarized Teaching Experience

60/100

“ and chaotic.”

👍 Overall Recommendation

76/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • she is a great teacher with a funny,sarcastic attitude.
  • She is thorough with instructions,information,and makes sure you understand
  • she's impatient w students who need help.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • this class should be an easy A.
  • I got a B in her class and I didn't even try my hardest.
  • If you do all your work you can get a passing grade

Theme 3

💻 About Course Work

  • Keep up with deadlines.
  • so be sure to have the book and read it.
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

18

Recent reviews read by the AI

18

Lifetime ratings

80/100

Evidence confidence

18 reviews with consistent easy-grade patterns, grade distribution, and repeated themes on and mixed teaching style.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 56
3 out of 50
2 out of 53
1 out of 53

Course coverage

CPSC3013 reviews
CPSC3011962 reviews
301 review
CPC301 review
CSPS301 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 5

B range

5

B+ 3 · B 1 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values