Question 1

Is POLS101 hard at Iowa State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 13 student ratings, POLS101 is demanding (difficulty 71/100). Grade accessibility is high (78/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POLS101?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is the grading like in POLS101?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POLS101 is rated 78/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 33%, B: 44%, C: 22%. The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POLS101?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 64/100. Attendance policies vary by instructor, but showing up is generally recommended.

Question 5

What type of assignments does POLS101 have?

Accepted Answer

POLS101 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, graded by few things, lots of homework, participation matters. Its difficulty score is 71/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend POLS101?

Accepted Answer

46% of students would recommend POLS101. Student satisfaction is rated 52/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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