AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Jolene Backman

CHEM1 · 09230EK20 · CHEM1A · CHEM3 · 35RD4R · CHRM1A · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating
71/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
69.23%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you , and study her review material hard for exams.

Best fit · Effort For RewardLecture heavyTest heavyExam-focused reviewsTough grader pocketsHelpful when you engage
  • Many students call her the if you pay attention and do the work.
  • Exams and the and can swing an A to a B.
  • organized and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is realistic if and study reviews, but tough grading and a .

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Chemistry content is standard for Chem 1A; she can make it easier with , but .

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

as mandatory across reviews.

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

About seven in ten students would take her again for organization and .

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

Supporters call her fair and clear; and .

Format shift

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Workload

Moderate

42/100

Book and ; some call the load heavy.

Format shift

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Many praise thorough lectures and ; a minority find her lost on complex concepts or easily annoyed.

Format shift

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

and a final that can rewrite the course grade.

Format shift

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person Chem students mostly praise clear exam prep and structure, with a , and occasional unresponsiveness.

Main concern

High-stakes finals and .

What students said

“She truly wants you to succeed and so throughly.”
CHEM1A
“she is fine (not the ).but the .”
CHEM1A
“If you do the work you'll absolutely get an A in this class.”
09230EK20

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams track lectures and study guides but can be hard, math-heavy, and decisive for the .

Test heavyStudy guidesLecture-aligned examsHigh-stakes final

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Tests mirror lectures and study guides; the as make-or-break.

Study guidesLecture-aligned testsHigh-stakes finalTest heavy
“Reviews exactly what will be on the exams beforehand.”
CHEM1A
“the . Was online and so hard.”
CHEM1A
“ a very specific study guide for .”
35RD4R

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you do the work you'll absolutely get an A in this class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 15 in-person reviews, highlighting exam weight, lecture clarity, and mixed personality notes. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“She truly wants you to succeed and so throughly.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

70/100

“I think she is the any doubt.”

⚖️

48/100

“In the end I would say, she's fair.”

📝

45/100

“the .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Makes Chem ez
  • Type A/takes no BS kinda person

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • this class is an easy A
  • Heavy HW and

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Very personable and direct
  • She is a team player!
  • Sassy and gets annoyed very easily.

Data context

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Analysis sample

15

Recent reviews read by the AI

15

Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

and mixed opinions give solid, consistent coverage.

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 54
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

CHEM1A10 reviews
09230EK201 review
35RD4R1 review
CHEM11 review
CHEM31 review
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CHRM1A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 1 · A 5

B range

4

B+ 2 · B 2

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

1

Rather not say 1