Jane McCoy - Las Positas College

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Jane McCoy - Las Positas College

Professor: Jane McCoy

Department: History

College: Las Positas College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HISTORY78
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very straight forward instructor. Take the quizzes, take the tests, and maybe a couple additional assignments. She will NOT hold your hand through the semester. Let me be clear, if you need to contact her, she will get back to you. But don't expect anything more than that. Great teacher for an independent learner and experienced online students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HISTORY8
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I would not take this class again. She does not give any sort of positive feedback, only negative. The tests are extremely long, difficult, and very specific. The time allowed for the online tests is a joke. It is difficult to finish the tests on time, and it will make you feel rushed and stressed. Take another teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HISTORY7
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She is a great Teacher. I took the class online and passed with an A. I enjoyed the class. Take her!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIST8DE
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Not the sweetest over email, but direct. There is not much time on tests--if you are a slow test taker your stress levels will rise. The class is doable but you must commit to it and be warned there is NOT much time for the tests!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HIST7
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took during Summer. GET THE BOOK. Seriously, I cannot stress this enough. Quizzes are not very difficult since they are not timed. However, the tests are something else. Very stressful, quick paced, and long. But with that being said, I would take her class again. FYI, she does not accept late assignments so don't get lazy or forget anything.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIST8
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class isn't very hard at all you read the book, do the quizzes and sometimes do an assignment on the side. If you have any questions just e-mail her. It might not be very interactive, but she makes everything pretty straight forward. you can find most of the answers online too, but you DO need the book!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HIST8
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Taking a history class online isn't too difficult. The only thing I disliked about this teacher is the fact that she's not interactive online. Whether it's an online class or not, I strongly believe that she should at least check in with the class with announcements and post things on BB from time to time.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HIST7
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took her over summer and she did give a substantial amount of work. The assignments took a bit of thinking to understand what exactly it is she wanted you to do, but in the end they were simple. As long as you try in the class you will pass.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HIST7
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Well the class is online so it was pretty easy when it came to quizes they arent't timed like her 3 tests... But when it comes to assign she is a horrible grader and very strict when you don't word things the way she does she docks off a lot of points..

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST07
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Well her class is online, the quizzes are easy because its not timed but my goodness she is a horrible grader when it comes to assignments she will seriously take a lot of points off for wording a answer differently, not the best teacher...

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HIST7
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Relatively straight forward class. I thought she was unnecessarily picky with a few "class" assignments as far as taking points off though. Her exams are the only other portion of the class. If you've got a busy schedule(ENGR majors), this is the way to go. Complete your work whenever you have time. I'd advise you don't put it off.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIST8
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Straight forward with all the instructions. Took it online; you can do all the quizzes and exams in one day if you really had the time and motivation. Not too difficult. Everything is straight from the book, so GET THE BOOK.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIST28
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great instructor! Not a class to take if you are just looking to get an A, and not do any work. The work load wasn't bad, as I had a total of 16.5 units. I learned a lot and was very glad to have taken her class!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIST7
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took her online class.there is an average of 10 quizzes EACH month(each quiz is 10 questions). and 4 exams EACH month (70-80 questions each). every answer is in the book & readings.they're definitely not hard. if you have the self motivation & patience, take her class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HIS25
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

VERY VERY VERY boring teacher. All she does is lectures and talks from the minute class starts til the very end. If you listen to her lectures and take notes, you'll be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIST25
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome teacher! I simultaneously had her for Native American Studies and History of the American West. She's passionate about what she teaches and you get to watch a lot of videos in her classes. If you follow the study guides before tests you'll at LEAST get a B-. Study groups the week before really help.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIST7
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Her online class was really hard. The quiz questions can lead you to two different answers.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIS7
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Her online courses are very self-paced. The quiz questions lead you the wrong way, and can be tricky. Most of the questions I've missed were because there can be two right answers and you have to get the one they are looking for. She needs to fix the quizzes. Mediocre.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIST8
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I love History but this teacher could easily turn you off the course. Her exam questions are very hard and insignificant. I studied hard and knew the material but her multiple choice exam questions were not based on general information but a very specific sentence in the text. I have 12 A's and dropped her as knew I would fail.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HIST007
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Online History 7- straight forward, self paced, clear, great for independent learners. You can finish the entire class in the first 2 weeks, or even the last 2 weeks(dont recommend). Loved this class. Only complaint, the questions on quizzes and tests are sometimes very vague/open ended(from publisher). Overall great class for independent learners.

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