Is this an easy A?
FairEffort
58/100Some call it an easy A with feedback, but and work.
; online pandemic labs feel harsher.
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The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Some call it an easy A with feedback, but tough-grader tags and point deductions mean an A still takes careful work.
In-person older reviews lean easier A; online pandemic labs feel harsher.
Is the course easy?
Organic chem lab content is non-trivial; difficulty ratings sit mid-range with homework and strict labs.
Both formats describe real lab workload; online adds extra frustration.
Is attendance flexible?
Nearly every review marks attendance mandatory and tags warn skip class and you will not pass.
Mandatory across online and in-person evidence.
Is this professor recommended?
About 60% would take again; praise and avoid-at-all-costs reviews both appear often.
Older in-person organic labs recommend strongly; many online/COVID lab reviews say avoid.
Course guide
Grading
Strict
32/100
Frequent tough-grader tags and deductions for small errors or SFS mistakes.
Format shift
Online pandemic reviews are especially harsh on grading; some older in-person call her fair.
Workload
Heavy
35/100
Labs, packets, readings, and home work add up; skip-class warnings are common.
Format shift
Both formats report substantial lab workload.
Teaching experience
Average
52/100
Excellent caring teacher for some cohorts, unprofessional and unhelpful for others.
Format shift
In-person pre-2020 mostly excellent; online/COVID cluster often poor.
Assessment method
FocusOnAssignments
35/100
Lab reports and packets dominate grades; lecture exams are secondary in many sections.
Format shift
Lecture sections mention exams at 50%; labs center on reports.
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Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
Many in-person organic lab reviews praise her as patient and clear, though a cluster of late-2020 reviews are strongly negative.
Main concern
Tough grading and mandatory attendance; some felt abandoned during pandemic term.
What students said
“She is one of the best lab professors I have ever had. She is caring, patient, and understanding.”
“Easy A and I enjoyed her lab. Would definitely recommend!”
“Do not waste your time taking this professor. I would give her a 0/5 if I could.”
Remote format
Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro
some found her helpful on Zoom, others report short temper, tough grading, and late grades.
Main concern
Unhelpful responses, point deductions for small errors, and delayed grading.
What students said
“Probably the worst lab prof in the chem dept. Not helpful. Barked at us when we asked questions.”
“I loved Dr. A! I had her online during covid. She cares for her students”
“She is a tough grader and will knock off points for small errors”
Exam style
Lab work drives grades; one final described as straightforward from class and Canvas content.
Assessment risk
Standard
55/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person finals described as straightforward from class coverage; grading focuses on careful lab reports.
“Final exam was straight forward exactly what she covered in class and what she posted on canvass”
“If you made a mistake in writing something in your lab and have to cross it out, make sure you get her signature because it will save you points!”
Online courses used pre-recorded lectures and Zoom attendance; exam proctoring tools are not clearly proven.
“The lectures were pre-recorded and Dr. A required us to stay logged into Zoom each morning”
“exams are 50% of your grade”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“She is one of the best lab professors I have ever had. She is caring, patient, and understanding.”
“AVOID AT ALL COSTS”
“She cares for her students and makes sure you do everything on the labs correctly.”
“She is a tough grader and will knock off points for small errors”
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Data context
Analysis sample
20
Recent reviews read by the AI
20
Lifetime ratings
80/100
Evidence confidence
20 recent detailed reviews across online and in-person formats show a clear but polarized pattern.
Inside 20 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
17 reported outcomes
A+ 3 · A 6
B+ 1 · B 3
C 1
No reported values
No reported values
Not sure yet 3