AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Donna Speckman

CHEMISTRY21A · CHEM21 · CHEM1092 · CHEM20 · CHEMI21A · CHEM21A · 31 lifetime ratings

AI rating
55/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
25%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you can keep up with fast lectures, weekly work, and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardFast lecturesTest heavyHelpful when askedHeavy studyingTough grader
  • Chemistry with Speckman demands major outside study and .
  • Many students find her caring and helpful, but others say she moves too fast and overcomplicates material.
  • Grades can be good for disciplined students, but the workload and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

An A is possible, but reviews repeatedly say , and keeping up with fast exams.

A, while the single online review is negative and gives no easy-A support.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

The chemistry content is repeatedly described as hard, fast, information-heavy, and especially difficult for beginners.

Both formats describe rushed or hard material, with .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Comments repeatedly warn that skipping class hurts because lectures, quizzes, and handouts are essential.

The online review says skipping class means you will not pass, and in-person reviews also stress not missing class.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

Students recommend her when they value help and structure, but many warn , and grading.

In-person recommendations are split, while the only online .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

34/100

Some students earned A grades, but reviews often call her a and say tests punish small mistakes.

Format shift

Strict grading concerns are mostly from in-person reviews, with .

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Workload is heavy because students mention , and 15 to 20 hours of studying.

Format shift

, while the online review also describes too much information at once.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

She is often seen as caring and knowledgeable, but many students say she teaches too fast and makes concepts harder.

Format shift

, while the single online review is clearly negative.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Reviews repeatedly mention quizzes, exams, midterms, cumulative finals, and .

Format shift

Both formats mention test-heavy structure, with .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews describe a knowledgeable and , and grading divide students.

Main concern

Students must study heavily and keep up with fast lectures.

What students said

“You need to put in time outside of class if you want an A!”
CHEM20
“She has 3 exams 9 quizzes and a .”
CHEM21A
“she will go above and beyond until you finally get it”
CHEM21A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The single online review says she rushed through too much material and forced students to learn from the book.

Main concern

Online pacing and clarity were the main complaint.

What students said

“you are forced to learn from the book and its examples”
CHEM21

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The and a , but comments also mention a cheat sheet for the final.

Test HeavyWeekly QuizzesCumulative FinalCheat Sheet Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

46/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a cumulative final, with some mention of a cheat sheet for the final.

Weekly Quizzes3 ExamsCumulative FinalCheat Sheet Mentioned
“She has 3 exams 9 quizzes and a .”
CHEM21A
“class consists of weekly quizzes, 3 tests, and final”
CHEM21
“Cheat sheet & she brings snacks for the final!”
CHEM21A

Online

The online review only clearly says the course is test heavy and does not prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Test Heavy
“ .”
CHEM21

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“You need to put in time outside of class if you want an A!”

Voice snapshots generated from 31 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“She is a very caring professor that moves fast, but and over again.”

📈 Difficulty & Grades

42/100

“I studied 20+ hours a week and got an A.”

🧪

82/100

“She has 3 exams 9 quizzes and a .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She moves quickly but will go over things if needed.
  • she will go above and beyond until you finally get it
  • She really does go so fast, you do know what hit you.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You need to put in time outside of class if you want an A!
  • I barely passed with an A and it wasn't easy.
  • Must study around 15 hrs/wk.

Theme 3

📝

  • She has 3 exams 9 quizzes and a .
  • class consists of weekly quizzes, 3 tests, and final
  • DO THE HOMEWORK.

Data context

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Analysis sample

31

Recent reviews read by the AI

31

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-one reviews span many years and consistently describe the same pattern of , and mixed teaching reactions.

Inside 31 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
4 out of 52
3 out of 52
2 out of 55
1 out of 54

Course coverage

CHEM21A21 reviews
CHEM214 reviews
CHEM202 reviews
CHEMISTRY21A2 reviews
CHEM10921 review
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CHEMI21A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 1 · A 5 · A- 1

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1