Computer Science 286A - Spring 2015

Instructor Joseph Hellerstein 3 respondents
Rate the overall teaching effectiveness of this instructor 6.7 / 7
How worthwhile was this course compared with others at U.C.? 7.0 / 7
Gives lectures that are well organized 4.7 / 5
Is enthusiastic about the subject matter 5.0 / 5
Identifies what he/she considers important 5.0 / 5
Has an interesting style of presentation 4.7 / 5
Uses visual aids and blackboards effectively 5.0 / 5
Encourages questions from students 5.0 / 5
Is careful and precise in answering questions 5.0 / 5
Relates to students as individuals 4.7 / 5
Is accessible to students outside of class 5.0 / 5
Is friendly and helpful to students during office hours 5.0 / 5
Gives interesting and stimulating assignments 4.7 / 5
Gives exams that permit students to show their understanding 4.7 / 5
Uses a grading system that is clearly defined and equitable 4.7 / 5
Required course material is sufficiently covered in lecture 4.7 / 5
Pace of the course is too fast 4.0 / 5
The required text/notes are beneficial 4.3 / 5
Workload is heavier than for courses of comparable credit 2.7 / 5
TA Jay Patel 3 respondents
Helpful in understanding course material 5.0 / 5
Is well prepared 5.0 / 5
Communicates ideas effectively 5.0 / 5
Appears to have a good knowledge of the subject matter 5.0 / 5
Answers questions accurately 5.0 / 5
Encourages questions and/or classroom discussion 5.0 / 5
Is aware when students are having difficulty 4.7 / 5
Is accessible during office hours 5.0 / 5
Rate the T.A.'s overall teaching effectiveness 5.0 / 5