AI Rate Professor

English

Erik Bachman

ENGL1B · ENGL1A40388 · ENGL1A · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
59/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
4.0

The decision

if you want serious writing growth, but if you need an easy A or light workload.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderHeavy readingDetailed feedbackImproves writingHigh standards
  • He can strongly improve and high expectations.
  • The workload is heavy, with , and .
  • Online reviews are more negative and and nonstop work.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

Students repeatedly say he is a and that an A , and major effort.

Online reviews are harsher about grading and workload, while through hard work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

The course is intellectually demanding because of , and high standards.

Online reviews describe the course as tougher and more compressed, while as valuable.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

Participation matters appears in several reviews, but the comments do not clearly prove a .

Online and in-person reviews both mention participation or engagement, but .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

Many students recommend him for writing growth, but the heavy workload and seekers.

, while online reviews are split or negative due to workload and .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

Multiple students call him a tough or , and one says an A requires a .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize harsh grading most, while as part of improvement.

Workload

Heavy

18/100

Reviews repeatedly mention lots of , and heavy effort for grades.

Format shift

Online reviews sound overwhelming, while and work.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

His teaching is demanding but often praised for , and real writing improvement.

Format shift

, while online reviews are mixed because of workload and tone.

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

Comments emphasize essays, reading, participation, a midterm, and a class.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework and grading pressure, while , and a .

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

5 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and writing improvement while still stressing high standards.

Main concern

Students must , and no easy A path.

What students said

“I can safely say that my writing improved more in this class than in any I've ever taken.”
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“If you want an easy A, , but if you want grow as a !”
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Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews describe a but and low breathing room.

Main concern

The online summer pace and workload may overwhelm students who are not already strong writers.

What students said

“ , but enlightening.”
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“hours of .”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention a midterm and , but they do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, or .

Midterm MentionedFinal Take-Home EssayExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Varies

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and a but do not clearly prove proctoring or open-book rules.

Midterm MentionedFinal Take-Home Essay
“The class average for the midterm was a 55% I got a 60%.”
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“You have to get an A in if you are aiming an A.”
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Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, open-book rules, webcam use, or .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you want an easy A, , but if you want grow as a !”

Voice snapshots generated from 7 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“ and very helpful.”

📈 Difficulty And Grades

32/100

“If you want an easy A, , but if you want grow as a !”

📚 Workload Pressure

18/100

“Prepare to have any interest in writing snuffed and hours of nonstop homework, with no room to breathe.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His critiques on my essays made it apparent and cared about what I had to say.
  • and very helpful.
  • He takes .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • , but enlightening.
  • If you want an easy A, , but if you want grow as a !
  • You have to get an A in if you are aiming an A.

Theme 3

📚 About Reading And Workload

  • There are a lot of readings and the .
  • hours of .
  • He definitely made me work very hard for my grade and pushed me to be a better writer.

Data context

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Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Seven reviews across formats and years consistently describe a demanding but .

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

ENGL1A403884 reviews
ENGL1A2 reviews
ENGL1B1 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

2

A 2

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1