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Iva Ikeda

ASL3 · ASL50 · ASLASL · ASL51 · ASL200B · ASL2 · 20 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
38.46%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

if you want rigorous ASL and can self-advocate, because support and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderFast paced ASLHard to reachHigh expectationsMixed accessibility
  • Students who keep up often learn a lot of ASL and respect her standards
  • , and unanswered emails
  • Attendance and participation matter, and the pace leaves little room for falling behind

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

She does not hand out As freely, grades strictly, and often leaves students unsure of standing until late.

Both online and ; online adds more delayed-grade complaints.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Fast pace, heavy practice load, and high performance expectations make ASL feel intense.

Pace and difficulty complaints appear in both formats.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Reviews repeatedly say participation and and keep up.

and in-person courses.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

36/100

because many students feel unsupported despite learning a lot.

Recent online reviews are somewhat kinder .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

28/100

Students say she is a As, and uses subjective or .

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

30/100

Short deadlines, lots of , and frequent practice create a heavy load.

Format shift

Workload pressure is reported online and in person.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Some and humor, while many others call her unresponsive and .

Format shift

Online reviews are mixed; .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Assessment centers on a , and interviews rather than steady low-stakes work.

Format shift

Test-heavy and graded-by-few-things complaints appear in both formats.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

older reviews praise humor and strong foundations, while many , and overly strict.

Main concern

Poor outside-class access and .

What students said

“ .”
ASL51
“Iva is a very tough teacher, impossible to get a hold of, and this class moves way too fast.”
ASL51
“Awesome ASL teacher!! Prof Ikeda is always super enthusiastic and willing to help you out if you don't understand the material.”
ASL51

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews split between students who thrived under strict standards and and heavy workload.

Main concern

and hard-to-reach communication make progress hard to track online.

What students said

“Very large work load and fast paced class.”
ASL2
“Iva is strict in everyway. She pushes hard, and expects near perfection.”
ASL51
“ .”
ASL3

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessments are high-stakes and late in the term.

Video testsMidterm and finalProficiency interviewSparse graded itemsLittle feedback before finals

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person courses emphasize a small number of graded tests and .

Few graded testsTest heavyMandatory participation
“ . 2 total graded tests.”
ASL200B
“I went into the .”
ASL51

Online

Online courses use recorded video tests, midterms, finals, and interviews, sometimes with .

Video testsDelayed gradingProficiency interview
“4 "tests" (record a , and proficiency interview, and only 2 of these 7 items were graded before the semester ended.”
ASL3

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Iva is strict in everyway. She pushes hard, and expects near perfection.”

Voice snapshots generated from 20 reviews, highlighting rigor, pace, and communication friction. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

48/100

“not a good teacher.”

👎 Recommendation Rate

36/100

“I have dropped this class TWICE now.”

⚖️

28/100

“She doesn't give As away for free, but as long as you pay attention and work hard you will end up learning a lot.”

📬 Accessibility Issues

25/100

“ . Impossible to contact.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • . You will learn A LOT, fast and well if you are dedicated.
  • Unprofessional. Impatient, testy, even mean.
  • Iva Ikeda is incredible. She moves through material quickly and clearly.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Very large work load and fast paced class.
  • This class moves FAST.
  • She is VERY strict and make up a quiz.

Theme 3

📞 About Communication

  • .
  • Most emails unanswered.
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

20

Recent reviews read by the AI

20

Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty reviews spanning many years show a durable pattern of rigor, communication issues, and polarized teaching quality.

Inside 20 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 52
3 out of 52
2 out of 53
1 out of 55

Course coverage

ASL5112 reviews
ASL23 reviews
ASL502 reviews
ASL200B1 review
ASL31 review
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ASLASL1 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

3

A 3

B range

7

B+ 2 · B 4 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1