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Scott Donovan

CHLD6 · CHLD17A · CHLD16 · 5 lifetime ratings

AI rating
50/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

Take him only if you can work independently, because .

Best fit · Self Taught ProMixed by formatHelpful feedback when engagedPoor email communicationFair but tough gradingWriting-heavy
  • Recent online reviews and professionalism.
  • Older online and in-person reviews describe him as , and fun.
  • The course seems writing-heavy but manageable when expectations are followed.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

Grades can be good when students follow instructions, but writing work and .

Online evidence is mixed, while and manageable effort.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

60/100

The work is described as pretty easy when directions are followed, though writing and participation still matter.

Older online and and manageable, while recent online reviews focus on communication problems.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

Participation is mentioned as important, but reviews do not clearly prove a .

Online reviews mention discussions and .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

Recommendation depends heavily on format and timing, with older positive reviews but recent online students reporting serious communication issues.

In-person evidence is positive, while recent online evidence is strongly negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

Students describe him as tough but fair, with .

Format shift

, while online reviews include both tough grading and .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Students should expect , and readings, but positive reviews say the work is manageable.

Format shift

Online recent reviews complain more about workload, while as manageable.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

Positive reviews praise clarity and helpfulness, but recent online reviews sharply criticize communication and professionalism.

Format shift

Online teaching quality is inconsistent and recently negative, while but older.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

20/100

, and papers rather than exams.

Format shift

Both online and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are positive, describing him as , and willing to support students.

Main concern

The , though students say it is not too bad.

What students said

“ and .”
CHLD17A
“There are 6 2 page essays so get ready to write but it's not bad at all.”
CHLD17A
“He made the class fun and interesting.”
CHLD16

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are split, with one older positive review but two recent and professionalism.

Main concern

The main online concern is unreliable and unprofessional communication.

What students said

“ everything is due!!”
CHLD6
“ and when he does he is completely unprofessional, passive aggressive, and rude.”
CHLD6
“ and helpful.”
CHLD17A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, open-book policy, or .

Reviews do not clearly prove exam format

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

or .

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“What a fun class! Pretty easy if you follow everything he is asking for, read the text and lecture, and participate in the discussions.”

Voice snapshots generated from 5 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

52/100

“ and helpful.”

📧 Communication Risk

35/100

“ and when he does he is completely unprofessional, passive aggressive, and rude.”

⚖️

55/100

“Scott Donovan is a tough grader but fair and you have to write.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is a great teacher and .
  • He made the class fun and interesting.
  • and helpful.

Theme 2

📧 About Communication

  • everything is due!!
  • and when he does he is completely unprofessional, passive aggressive, and rude.
  • He was willing to help with any problems that occured throughout the class.

Theme 3

✍️

  • There are 6 2 page essays so get ready to write but it's not bad at all.
  • Be prepared to write lesson plans and execute them.
  • and .

Data context

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Analysis sample

5

Recent reviews read by the AI

5

Lifetime ratings

70/100

Evidence confidence

Five reviews show useful detail, but the evidence is split by format and includes older positive reviews versus recent negative online reviews.

Inside 5 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 52

Course coverage

CHLD17A2 reviews
CHLD62 reviews
CHLD161 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

3 reported outcomes

A range

1

A- 1

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1