AI Rate Professor

Physics

Eyal Goldmann

PHYS1A · PHYS1B · PHY1A · PHYCS2A · 1C · 1A · PHY1D · PHYS2A · PHY1B · 119 lifetime ratings

AI rating
65/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
65.15%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

if you want strong physics training and can , and a rigid problem-solving style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerClear but demanding lecturesStrict formatting graderHeavy homeworkTests mirror homeworkRewarding for prepared students
  • , but many also describe him as rigid and unapproachable.
  • , and doing problems his exact way.
  • The course can produce A grades, but and tolerance for .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is realistic because exams and quizzes often resemble homework, but and follow his grading format closely.

Online evidence is sparse but mentions cheat sheets and , while and strict format.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

Physics content is often fast-paced and .

Both formats describe challenging material, but in-person reviews give much stronger evidence of fast pacing and .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as formally mandatory, but many students say lectures, participation, and class examples are important for passing.

, while online reviews do not clearly establish an attendance policy.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

Students recommend him for serious learning and , but many and unwelcoming style.

Online reviews are too mixed and limited, while but generally useful professor for prepared students.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

He is repeatedly described as taking off major points for missing format, labels, neatness, or his preferred method.

Format shift

and is also mentioned in online reviews, though online evidence is limited.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

Students frequently report long, difficult homework, labs, weekly quizzes, and .

Format shift

Heavy workload is strongest in in-person reviews, while .

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Many students call his lectures clear and thorough, but , and poor approachability.

Format shift

and stronger complaints, while online reviews are mixed and limited.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Grades are often driven by quizzes, midterms, finals, and and .

Format shift

Both formats mention quizzes and exams, but .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews consistently show clear lectures and , but , and a need to follow his format exactly.

Main concern

Strict formatting and the physics.

What students said

“ and structured very well.”
1A
“He takes off half your points for not doing the work the way he wants it to be done.”
1A
“ .”
PHYS2A

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed, with and cheat sheets while another says students were underprepared for .

Main concern

Online support .

What students said

“the practice problems are exactly like the sheets on quiz”
PHYS2A
“students are doing their homework for hours trying to figure out materials he did not teach or were underprepared for.”
1C

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes are usually similar to homework and may allow note cards or cheat sheets, but .

Cheat Sheets AllowedHomework-Based ExamsWeekly QuizzesFinal Not Cumulative

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews , and a non-cumulative final, but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring rules.

Homework-Based ExamsWeekly QuizzesNote Card AllowedFinal Not Cumulative
“Exams are 4-5 problems each and pretty similar to hw problems”
1A
“ .”
PHYS2A
“Gives two-sided note card cheatsheet for each (of 4)exams”
1A

Online

Online reviews mention cheat sheets and quiz similarity, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, midterm, or .

Cheat Sheets AllowedQuiz Practice Alignment
“the practice problems are exactly like the sheets on quiz”
PHYS2A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ if you want to learn physics.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“ and structured very well.”

⚖️

25/100

“He takes off half your points for not doing the work the way he wants it to be done.”

📚 Workload Reality

30/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and will give you a great foundation going into physics 1C.
  • Lectures were easy to understand.
  • By far the .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • you really have to work for it.
  • Class is passable but .
  • Do problems his way and you will be fine.

Theme 3

⚠️

  • He was so strict with .
  • He likes things done his way and no other.
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

119

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 detailed reviews across many years, with , and heavy homework.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 544
4 out of 530
3 out of 514
2 out of 512
1 out of 519

Course coverage

PHYS2A15 reviews
1A13 reviews
PHYS1A7 reviews
1C6 reviews
PHY1A2 reviews
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PHY1B2 reviews
PHY1D2 reviews
PHYCS2A2 reviews
PHYS1B1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

23

A+ 6 · A 15 · A- 2

B range

7

B+ 3 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

5

C 3 · C- 2

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

9

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 2