Question 1

Is CS257 hard at Carleton College?

Accepted Answer

Based on 17 student ratings, CS257 is about average (difficulty 59/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is CS257?

Accepted Answer

Students rate the workload as moderate compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in CS257?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for CS257 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 89%, B: 11%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for CS257?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 31/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does CS257 have?

Accepted Answer

CS257 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: group projects, graded by few things, tough grader, clear grading criteria. Its difficulty score is 59/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend CS257?

Accepted Answer

44% of students would recommend CS257. Student satisfaction is rated 61/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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