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William McIntosh

MUSIC12 · WE · MUS31 · MUSCHR · CONCERTCHOIR · MUS12 · MUSSECT · MUSIC · MUS13 · 36 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
95.45%
Difficulty
1.6

The decision

Take McIntosh for MUS12 Jazz if you want a fun, light GE with massive and a very high chance of an A.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AExtra credit kingReading-based quizzesCaring jazz teacherLight GE
  • MUS12 Jazz is repeatedly called an easy A if you read and keep up with quizzes.
  • Huge (often ~120 pts), clear organization, and cheap online textbook.
  • Passionate, caring instructor; online and in-person both work well for GE units.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Students across years call it an easy A with , and large buffers.

Online and ; online leans more on reading quizzes, in-person on lecture and attendance.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Content is intro jazz history with straightforward quizzes and .

Both formats describe low intellectual challenge; short terms feel slightly faster paced.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Online often optional; many in-person sections say show up or you will not pass, while .

Online attendance is mostly flexible; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

95/100

and students repeatedly call him a .

Strong recommendation holds for both online and in-person MUS12.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

, and up to about 120 points of make grades very forgiving.

Format shift

and abundant .

Workload

Light

82/100

Weekly chapter, quiz, and discussion with one concert report; manageable even in accelerated sessions.

Format shift

Online emphasizes reading and quizzes; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students highlight passion for , and fun lectures.

Format shift

Online and in-person both praise care and organization; a few .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Chapter quizzes, module tests, and exams dominate, plus one concert report and discussions.

Format shift

Online is quiz and discussion heavy; .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person Jazz and choir students , and easy A if you show up and study listening.

Main concern

Daily quizzes and listening identification .

What students said

“As long as you show up to class and listen to lectures, you'll pass.”
MUS12
“ so helpful and he basically gives u the answer haha.”
MUS12
“ if you want an easy A”
MUS12

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online MUS12 is organized around chapter reading, weekly quizzes, discussions, concert report, and large .

Main concern

You still must keep up with weekly reading and .

What students said

“Really easy class and great professor!!!”
MUS12
“All you need is the textbook, which is online for 40 dollars.”
MUS12
“Lots of ez ops so !”
MUS12

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Quizzes and exams come straight from readings and lectures, often with hints or study guides, making them student-friendly.

Reading-based quizzesStudy guidesHints on quizzesExtra creditOnline textbook tests

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and often include hints; exams are straightforward with study guides and listening practice.

Daily short quizzesStudy guidesListening identificationHints on quizzes
“Just read the book once and you should be fine on the quizzes that he simply gives you answers to.”
MUS12
“Often gives hints on daily quizzes, and .”
MUS12

Online

Online exams and and study guides; concert report often virtual; no camera or Lockdown Browser mentioned.

Chapter quizzesReading-based examsVirtual concert reportStudy guides
“ .”
MUS12
“The test and as soon as you read over all the study guide.”
MUS12

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Professor McIntosh is one of the . and his class is very easy. As long as you keep up with .”

Voice snapshots generated from 36 reviews (12 online, 24 in-person), highlighting ease, , and jazz teaching. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“Such a fun and interesting class w/ Prof. McIntosh!”

🅰️ Easy A Path

94/100

“Super easy A! !”

🎁

92/100

“Lots of ez ops so !”

👍 Recommendation

95/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he is super cheerful and enthusiastic
  • You can tell he loves jazz
  • He's really funny, and makes Jazz History really fun.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Really easy class and great professor!!!
  • you can easy A if you read!
  • His tests were realllyy easy!

Theme 3

📚 About Workload & Format

  • Every week consists of one chapter, a chapter test, and a discussion post.
  • Textbook is online for 40 dollars, but .
  • if youre trying to fulfill requirements with a light course

Data context

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Analysis sample

36

Recent reviews read by the AI

36

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

36 reviews spanning many years, rich detail, and highly consistent praise for ease and teaching quality.

Inside 36 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 529
4 out of 56
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

MUS1226 reviews
MUS312 reviews
MUSIC122 reviews
CONCERTCHOIR1 review
MUS131 review
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MUSCHR1 review
MUSIC1 review
MUSSECT1 review
WE1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

22

A+ 10 · A 12

B range

0

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C range

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D range

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F

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No letter grade reported

1

Incomplete 1