AI Rate Professor

Sign Language

Merry Jo Clark

ASL101 · SIGN102 · ASL102 · SIGN101 · 14 lifetime ratings

AI rating
34/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you are strongly motivated to learn ASL and and limited support.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerStrict graderNot an easy AHigh expectationsConfusing testsPassion required
  • Students consistently describe the class as strict, test-heavy, and not an easy A.
  • Positive reviews say she can teach ASL and Deaf culture well for motivated students.
  • Negative , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

A grades are possible, but students repeatedly say it is not an easy A and requires attention, practice, and tolerance for .

The online review reports harsh grading, while as not an easy A.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

The ASL content is manageable for motivated students but becomes difficult because , and signing expectations are demanding.

Online evidence is limited but negative, while for students without strong ASL interest.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

15/100

and participation are essential, and one tag states skipping class means you will not pass.

; the online review does not clearly discuss attendance.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

38/100

Recommendations are split, but the strongest negative reviews warn against taking her because of and limited help.

The only online review is negative, while and strong avoidance.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Students frequently describe grading as strict or extremely hard, even when some earned A grades.

Format shift

Both the online review and .

Workload

Heavy

25/100

The , and constant practice, with one online review calling it a lot.

Format shift

The online review emphasizes lots of homework, and in-person reviews stress daily attention and practice.

Teaching experience

Poor

45/100

Some students praise her culture knowledge and motivation, but many report confusion, impatience, and poor help when stuck.

Format shift

Online evidence is negative, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Reviews repeatedly emphasize tests, quizzes, and .

Format shift

Both online and and tests as central to the class.

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

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed, with motivated students praising her standards while and .

Main concern

Students must attend, pay attention, and tolerate strict testing and grading.

What students said

“It's not an easy A but she's really great and .”
SIGN101
“ .”
ASL101

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The single online review is strongly negative, citing strict grading, confusion, and .

Main concern

The online class appears demanding and poorly supported in the only review.

What students said

“Lots of homework and . Very strict”
ASL101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews describe several exams and difficult or , but do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, or closed-book rules.

Multiple ExamsHard TestsConfusing QuizzesStrict Grading

Assessment risk

Strict

25/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring requirements.

Hard TestsConfusing QuizzesFair Tests For Some
“ and she can be strict”
SIGN102
“her tests and ”
SIGN101

Online

The online review mentions four exams and confusion, but does not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Four ExamsConfusing Exams
“We had 4 different exams and was just so confused.”
ASL101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you are passionate about ASL then then this class for you, if you want an easy A, .”

Voice snapshots generated from 14 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and course fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

45/100

“She will never repeat herself, will never help you when you ask, and .”

📈 Grade Difficulty

28/100

“NOT an easy A but .”

⚖️

18/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Excellent ASL teacher.
  • and confused.
  • Amazing at explaining Deaf culture!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • It's not an easy A but she's really great and .
  • If your boarder line on a grade then expect the lower one!
  • there's no room for error in her class .

Theme 3

🧭 About Fit

  • Self motivation accounts for everything in this class, no matter who teaches it.
  • If you are passionate about ASL then then this class for you, if you want an easy A, .

Data context

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Analysis sample

14

Recent reviews read by the AI

14

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

The 14 reviews span many years and show , and mixed teaching quality.

Inside 14 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 51
4 out of 57
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 53

Course coverage

SIGN1026 reviews
SIGN1014 reviews
ASL1013 reviews
ASL1021 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

4 reported outcomes

A range

2

A 1 · A- 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

1

C- 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values