Question 1

Is ENGL281 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 8 student ratings, ENGL281 is demanding (difficulty 68/100). Grade accessibility is very high (80/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is ENGL281?

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 ENGL281?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for ENGL281 is rated 80/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 20%, B: 60%, C: 20%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for ENGL281?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 100/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does ENGL281 have?

Accepted Answer

ENGL281 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, participation matters, group projects, beware of pop quizzes. Its difficulty score is 68/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend ENGL281?

Accepted Answer

38% of students would recommend ENGL281. Student satisfaction is rated 45/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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