AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Paul Flor

PS1 · POLI12757 · POL2766 · POLI1 · 9 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

Take him only if you can keep up with , and regular work for the reward of opportunities.

Best fit · Effort For RewardExtra credit availableHeavy readingTest and quiz pressureMixed clarityAttendance risk
  • Students split sharply between appreciating and finding the course heavy or unrealistic.
  • Getting an A is possible, but , and online work.
  • Online reviews are more negative about pacing and workload, while but .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

56/100

can raise grades, but students , and deadline management.

Online reviews emphasize heavy workload and tight timing, while and clearer expectations.

Is the course easy?

Standard

44/100

Political science content is manageable for prepared students but can feel advanced, lecture-heavy, and reading-heavy.

Online students report more difficulty with pacing and materials, while but work-heavy course.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

One in-person review reports being dropped after disputed absences, so .

, while online reviews focus more on deadlines and workload.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

50/100

Recommendations are split because and clarity help some students, while workload and .

Online recommendation evidence is polarized and often negative, while but still cautious.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

helps, but multiple students call him tough and say small mistakes or .

Format shift

Online reviews describe tougher grading, while lenient.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of , and online tasks.

Format shift

Online reviews describe the workload as heavier and more time-compressed than in-person reviews.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

Some students find him clear and enjoyable, but others say he is unavailable, too advanced, or unrealistic.

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is more negative, while and sometimes positive.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades appear to involve , and rather than only one assessment type.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes and tests more, while , and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are more balanced, praising clear expectations and while warning about attendance and .

Main concern

and steady preparation matter a lot.

What students said

“He clearly laid out what was expected in the class and gave many opportunities to boost your grade with .”
POLI12757
“He marked me absent on several occasions when I was most definitely not absent, resulting in me being dropped from the class.”
POL2766
“Expect work and to go online on Etudes.”
PS1

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed but lean stressful, with complaints about , and .

Main concern

Online students may face heavy materials, short work windows, and limited support.

What students said

“his lectures are heavy which requires a lot of work”
POLI1
“the students only have 1-2 days to cover all the materials for the assignment”
POLI1
“ . Everything was straight from lectures and book.”
PS1

Exam style

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Exam evidence varies, with some online reviews reporting test-heavy quizzes and .

Weekly QuizzesTest HeavyOpen Book TestsExtra Credit

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, but students still needed to know the material.

Open Book TestsMaterial Knowledge Required
“ , but you still need to know the material.”
POLI12757

Online

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes and test-heavy work, but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Weekly QuizzesTest HeavyReviews do not clearly prove proctoring
“He gives you 5 points quizzes for 20-22 questions.”
POLI1
“ .”
PS1
“ .”
POLI1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ but relatively simple. He provides many opportunities to raise your grade.”

Voice snapshots generated from 9 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

52/100

“Even though this class was online...Mr. Flor still managed to make it enjoyable.”

📚 Workload Pressure

28/100

“his lectures are heavy which requires a lot of work”

⚖️ Grade Opportunity

56/100

“He provides many opportunities to raise your grade.”

Theme 1

📚 About Workload

  • but relatively simple.
  • his lectures are heavy which requires a lot of work
  • Expect work and to go online on Etudes.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades &

  • He provides many opportunities to raise your grade.
  • Many extra credits opportunities so you can bring your grade up
  • wont help you to get an A

Theme 3

🧭 About Course Structure

  • He clearly laid out what was expected in the class
  • Everything was straight from lectures and book.
  • the students only have 1-2 days to cover all the materials for the assignment

Data context

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Analysis sample

9

Recent reviews read by the AI

9

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Nine reviews across multiple years and formats give detailed but , and teaching.

Inside 9 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 51
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

Course coverage

POLI15 reviews
PS12 reviews
POL27661 review
POLI127571 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 1 · A 4

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1