AI Rate Professor

Astronomy

Shimonee Kadakia

ASTR15 · ASTR25H · ASTR25 · ASTRON20 · ASTRON12 · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
53/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

if you want to learn astronomy and , and steady effort.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPassionate but demandingTough gradingTest-heavy structureHelpful when askedHeavy for credit value
  • Students often describe her as kind, passionate, and willing to help.
  • Several ASTRON12 reviews warn that a few required tests can determine whether students pass.
  • Grades can be achievable, but the workload and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

An A is possible with attention, studying, and , but and required pass-or-fail components make it far from automatic.

Online evidence shows A grades with steady work, while and high-stakes tests.

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

The content is understandable when explained well, but , and required astronomy skills make the courses feel demanding.

Online reviews emphasize workload and attention, while and strict course structure.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as formally mandatory, but students repeatedly say paying attention and participating are important to pass.

Online reviews stress lecture attention, while and skip-class warnings.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

Students recommend her for passion and support, but only if the , and heavier-than-expected work.

Online reviews are mostly favorable, while and strong workload complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Multiple students call her a tough or as kind.

Format shift

, while online reviews mention effort more than grading harshness.

Workload

Heavy

26/100

Students , and high stress for courses that can carry low credit.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly labs and reading, while in-person ASTRON12 reviews describe the workload as excessive for one unit.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

She is often described as passionate, caring, and helpful, but some students say lectures and too much on their own.

Format shift

Online reviews are more consistently positive, while frustration with clarity and structure.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades appear driven heavily by quizzes, tests, required pass components, labs, and a .

Format shift

Online reviews mention labs and lecture-based questions, while , and pass-required components.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed, with praise for her passion and kindness but and high-stakes tests.

Main concern

Several in-person students felt the workload and grading were too strict, especially in ASTRON12.

What students said

“This 1-credit class is harder than my honors classes.”
ASTRON12
“She also grades really hard, even when you study and think you'll do ok still don't.”
ASTR-15

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are positive but , and close attention as necessary.

Main concern

Online students must keep up with labs, lectures, and reading-heavy expectations.

What students said

“She gives a but the .”
ASTRON12
“The class seems intimidating at first but you NEED to pay attention in the lecture and ASK QUESTIONS!”
ASTRON20

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

required components and limited support such as one index-card cheat sheet.

Test HeavyRequired Pass ComponentsShort Answer ExamsLimited Cheat Sheet

Assessment risk

Strict

30/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person and tests, and a 50-minute final, but do not clearly prove a closed-book policy.

Required Pass TestsShort Answer Tests50-Minute FinalOne Index Card Cheat Sheet
“you have to pass a telescope and ”
ASTRON12
“Exams cheat sheet is 1 index card front and back.”
ASTR25

Online

Online reviews mention lecture-based questions and tests but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or take-home policies.

Lecture-Based QuestionsTests Mentioned
“She asks questions based on the lecture and maybe the book but I did not use the book in the class.”
ASTRON20

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“It's a hard class but I learned so much. .”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“Cares about your learning and wants you to succeed.”

⚖️

28/100

“ .”

📚 Workload Reality

26/100

“Most work I have ever done for a class out of every class ive ever taken in my life and its literally a 1 unit class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and lectures didn't match.
  • She taught everything in a and always answered questions.
  • You can tell that she is very passionate about the subject and is always wanting to learn more.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Tough, Tough, Tough, allergic to giving you full points 9/10 always.
  • Easy pass if you do your work and same with A's if you pay attention.
  • If you don't pass those, you're cooked.

Theme 3

📝

  • She gives a but the .
  • BTW the final is 50 minutes long no extra time.
  • ACTUALLY STUDY, because they quiz and so you have to know everything and why lol.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

12

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Twelve reviews across several years give detailed and consistent evidence , and exams.

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 54
3 out of 53
2 out of 53
1 out of 50

Course coverage

ASTRON126 reviews
ASTR-152 reviews
ASTRON202 reviews
ASTR251 review
ASTR25H1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

5

A 5

B range

3

B+ 2 · B 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2