Question 1

Is POLI5 hard at Mt. SAC?

Accepted Answer

Based on 42 student ratings, POLI5 is demanding (difficulty 76/100). Grade accessibility is very high (88/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POLI5?

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 POLI5?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POLI5 is rated 88/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 58%, B: 29%, C: 4%, D: 8%. The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POLI5?

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 POLI5 have?

Accepted Answer

POLI5 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: get ready to read, graded by few things, tough grader, lecture heavy. Its difficulty score is 76/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend POLI5?

Accepted Answer

63% of students would recommend POLI5. Student satisfaction is rated 71/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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