Norman Kadomoto

PHYSICS1C · PHY1C · PHYSICS11 · PHYSICS · 1A · PHSICS1C · PHYSICS1A · MECHA · PHY12 · 1B · PHYS1C · PHYSC1626 · PHYS1A · PHY11 · PHY1A · PHY1617 · PHYS11 · PHY1 · PHYSICS1B · PHYS · 57 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 55/100
RMP rating: 3.9/5
Take again: 50%
Difficulty: 3.5

The decision

if you want to learn physics and can follow strict formatting rules, but if GPA protection is your top priority.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerExcellent physics teacherHarsh format gradingHomework-heavyFunny and helpfulNot an easy A

Students often praise his physics teaching, humor, and willingness to help outside class.
The dominant risk and tests.
He suits students who want to learn physics deeply, not students looking for an easy grade.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

An A is possible but costly because students repeatedly describe harsh grading, strict formatting, and .

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

Physics concepts are teachable under him, but the class feels challenging because formatting and problem-solving standards are demanding.

because there are no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

68/100

because he teaches well, but many students warn against him for .

All because there are no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Students repeatedly say he is extremely strict, nitpicky, and and tests.

Format shift

because there are no online reviews.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Homework is frequent, format-sensitive, and repeatedly described as .

Format shift

All because there are no online reviews.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Most positive , and help outside class despite grading complaints.

Format shift

All because there are no online reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and format-heavy written work rather than one single method.

Format shift

All because there are no online reviews.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews describe a knowledgeable, funny professor whose class teaches a lot but punishes formatting mistakes heavily.

Main concern

Strict, nitpicky grading can erase points even when students understand the physics.

What students said

“Very good teacher. You learn A LOT, but he's tough with .”
PHYSICS1C

“His class isn't easy, but if you want a professor who actually teaches .”
PHYS1A

“Not an easy A, but will prepare you for any physics class out there in the world”
PHYSICS1A

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Exams are usually described as because of strict written format, with limited evidence of student-friendly aids.

Format-Heavy TestsHomework-Like ExamsIndex Card Allowed In One ReviewTest Rewrites MentionedNo Clear Book Policy

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

or examples, but formatting rules and harsh grading make them risky.

Format-Heavy TestsHomework-Like ExamsIndex Card Allowed In One ReviewTest Rewrites Mentioned

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PHYS1C

“ , but JUST DO THE EXAMPLES!!”
PHYSICS1A

“he allows everyone to have an index card front and backed filled with anything that can help you for each test.”
PHYS11

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Very good teacher. You learn A LOT, but he's tough with .”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 in-person reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“He's a great teacher, but yes, his format is insanely hard.”

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18/100

“You can pretty much get all the right answers on an exam but still get an F because of formating.”

📚 Workload Pressure

28/100

“Do all the , and precisely and you will excel in his class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

His lectures are great and makes learning physics fun.
He makes Physics actually interesting
and asks at the beginning of class if there are any questions.
He takes the , and never turns down a question!

Theme 2

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He is really strict on format, but .
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Grades on format in addition to correctness, so its tough to get an A.
VERY picky about your presentation/methods, so know your sh** and and correct.

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Not an easy A, but will prepare you for any physics class out there in the world
A's are tough, but doable.
If you REALLY , if you want an easy A or B, then don't.
His class is quite difficult, not because the material is hard to grasp but because he is a .

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

and consistent evidence about strong teaching and harsh grading.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

5 reported outcomes

A range

No reported values

B range

B+ 2

C range

C 2

D range

D- 1

F

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No letter grade reported

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Norman Kadomoto

x x if you want to learn physics and can follow strict formatting rules, but x x if GPA protection is your top priority.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Recommended

WorthIt

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

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In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

⚖️ x x

📚 Workload Pressure

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

⚖️ x x

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want to learn physics and can follow strict formatting rules, but if GPA protection is your top priority.

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