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Speech

T Torres

SPEEC5 · COMM1 · SP1 · SPEECH1 · SPAA · SPEEC101 · SP20110 · SPSP5 · SPECH1 · SPSP1 · SPEEC1 · SPEECSP5 · SP5 · SP7 · SPEECSPCH · 47 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
90.91%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want a fun, high-support speech class and are willing to show up, participate, and work for your grade.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHilarious Speech CoachTough But Fair GraderMandatory ParticipationWeekly True-False QuizzesComfortable Presenting Environment
  • Widely loved as one of Saddleback's funniest and
  • Attendance and participation are non-negotiable; skipping tanks your grade
  • Speeches are graded carefully against rubrics so an A requires real effort

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

Quizzes are easy if you read, but and many students say you must earn an A rather than coast.

; the single online review still frames success as show-up-and-do-work.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

Content is often common-sense public speaking and interpersonal material, but weekly prep, speeches, and participation keep it real coursework.

In-person reviews dominate; online sample is too small to show a different difficulty profile.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

and you will not pass, with cranky reactions when seats are empty.

Both the online and in-person comments stress mandatory presence.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Most students call him a top professor for humor and support, even when grades require work.

Strong in-person consensus; the lone online review is also highly positive.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

38/100

and speech rubrics mean high standards; effort and following directions raise grades but free As are rare.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

55/100

, and participation keep a steady but not crushing pace.

Format shift

and speeches clearly; online details are limited.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Consistently praised as , and skilled at making public speaking comfortable.

Format shift

In-person reviews drive this score; online praise matches the tone.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Weekly quizzes plus major speeches, papers, group projects, midterms, and .

Format shift

In-person evidence is detailed; online notes work and speeches without full weight breakdown.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person sections are comedy-forward lectures with , and speeches; comfort is high but .

Main concern

Tough speech grading and .

What students said

“honestly, he is probably the . he makes the lectures interesting, inserts jokes and makes it relatable.”
SP1
“ , but easy to get an A if you show up, participate, and read the required material.”
SP5
“I'm honestly so happy to be done with this class. Not an easy A at all. He is a .”
SP1

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

One , and lots of speech delivery with a chill, relatable professor.

Main concern

Only one online review, so online logistics are thinly documented.

What students said

“As long as you do your work and turn it in on time and show up to class, you're guaranteed a passing grade.”
COMM1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment centers on chapter T/F quizzes, speeches, group tests, and a .

Weekly True-False QuizzesOpen-Note QuizzesGroup TestsHard FinalSpeech-Based Assessment

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; finals and unit wind-ups can be harder, with speeches graded tightly.

Weekly True-False QuizzesOpen-Note QuizzesHard FinalGroup Projects
“he gives a open-note quiz for every chapter before he lectures. . The ”
SP5
“Expect , however they aren't difficult in the slightest, (15 T/F Questions).”
SP1

Online

Single online review emphasizes speeches, participation, and .

Speech DeliveriesParticipation Required
“Just get ready to deliver some awesome speeches and participate in class!”
COMM1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This is one of the greatest professors you will EVER have at any institution! But here's the thing- if you aren't someone who goes to class you are going to fail.”

Voice snapshots generated from 47 reviews (mostly in-person speech courses) with , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“In five years at saddleback, this is the . Hes funny, his lectures are engaging”

⚖️

38/100

“I worked really hard in this class and in the end I got a B when I deserved an A.”

📌

18/100

“if you aren't someone who goes to class you are going to fail.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

88/100

“If .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is the type of professor who wants to help you succeed and .
  • His humor and knowledge has really inspired me.
  • classes were never boring.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • rubric and it will be an easy A.
  • if you are looking for an easy A..not the class for you. he is a .
  • He makes you work hard for your grade (as it should be) so you do have to do your work.

Theme 3

🎤 About Speeches & Comfort

  • he makes you comfortable while youre presenting.
  • Torres made it easy to give speeches even if you didn't like public speaking.
  • if you are extremely shy, there is some public speaking involved.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

47

Recent reviews read by the AI

47

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

47 reviews over many years with consistent themes on humor, mandatory attendance, and .

Inside 47 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 58
3 out of 55
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

9

A 7 · A- 2

B range

4

B 4

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

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