Cara Zaskow - Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC

Professor: Cara Zaskow

Department: Psychology

College: Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ABA312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gives tests on material she hasn't taught, is unprofessional, seems not to understand the material herself.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Before I take this course, I read quite a lot bout her and many people had given low rating or average. I believe she is accurate but not tough,which it is the nature of statistics. I learned quite a lot from CARA although the course is confusing at some points. I think she was great but statistics is not easy if you are not interested in Math.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PYSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst prof ever, She hated me from the beginning for no reason, she got mad at me because in her explanation for a assignment she left out huge details and of course i didn't add those details, she only went over what was on the midterm for five mins one class before. She never explains what she wants out of you, so then you end up doing it wrong.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC212213
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her 212 and 213 a few years ago. Cara is tough and makes students work, but it's worth it. I learned so much!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had her for psych 100 and she was amazing. Took my paper to her and she gave me great critics and ways to improve. Always willing to help you out and answer questions. Class was engaging, text book however was extremely dull.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC213
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst teacher i've had, makes you feel like you're a stupid four year old. very unprofessional and phony.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Cara for both 213 and 212. They were tough classes and the textbooks were not as helpful as I was hoping, but if you need help, Cara will always help you to the best she can. She definitely challenges you and makes you work hard!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I was very hesitant to take this class with her because I've heard bad things. First couple weeks she seems very funny and laid back, but her assignments are very tough and she expects too much of her students. And don't bother asking for any help or clarification, because she will not give any help whatsoever.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 212
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Cara is the worst teacher i've ever had at Capilano. She has ridiculous expectations for her students, she's unorganized, not helpful and she's extremely passive aggressive. To top it off, she posted the wrong chapters to study for on the final exam (correcting her mistake only a few days before the final) AND cancelled her office hours. RUDE.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC213
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

As the term progressed Cara became less helpful. Material covered in class did not correspond to the text (different formulae used in class) so was hard to study. Felt that we were nowhere near prepared for the depth and intensity of her assignmentstests. She was rude and quite elusive answering questions. I felt robbed of my learning experience.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH213
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Cara seems nice but is super rude. Her notes are fairly clear but you have to fill in everything important. She only gives 1 example (2 if you're lucky) so it is hard to generalize and apply your limited knowledge to other questions. Her assignments are extremely hard and you only use 6 pages of the $130 textbook. Avoid her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

she is by far the worst teacher I have EVER had! she never explains what she is looking for and when you ask for help she avoids the topic all together. I emailed her after the course to ask what I could have done better- no response at all very disrespectful and talked down to all of the students gave 15's because I cant put 0's

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had her for Psych 213 (Stats). There was no homework or practice questions so we had only our 'one example per concept' notes package to study from, and the assignments were 10x harder than the lecture content. Also the textbook costs $120 and you literally only use 5 pages. Yeah she's kind and hilarious, but she doesn't care about your grade.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC212
• 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:

While she seems to know a lot about the material she is teaching she also seems to have difficulties in being able to convey that information in a manner that students understand.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unfair and seems very condescending to certain students. Long winded exams and explanations. Fellow student beside me provided zero assistant during class activities. Received full participation marks. I provided decent participation, received low marks. 'nuff said.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Unprofessional professor, not willing to help students at all. However, if you read the text, you'll do just fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Cara really cares about her students. Her test cover almost everything so study it all. By far one of the most caring teachers ever! Class was taken Fall 2011.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had Cara for both Reserach Methods and Stats. If you work hard you'll be rewarded. As to her "approachability", you just need to abide by her office hours. She has made tons of time for me and done many things to help me that she didn't need to (she even got me a psych related job and helped me with scholarships applications). Very sweet person.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cara is incredibly sweet and her explanations during class are great. She makes time for out of class tutorials that should definitely be taken advantage of! The work she expects is detail oriented, as long as you follow the instructions you'll be fine. She always has fun stories to share and provides great opportunities for students in the field.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH212
• 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:

Cara is a great prof. The course requires lots of work but she is very clear on what she wants. Exams are lengthy but if you put in the effort of studying the textbook and reviewing her lecture notes, you can do well. Just try to be as detailed as possible since she is a critical marker.