AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Jeff Wada

CHEM3 · CHEMISTRY · CHEM1B · 8 lifetime ratings

AI rating
66/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
0%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

Older CHEM reviews make him a solid pick for approachable chemistry, but verify current class logistics after the .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyFunny lecturesRepeats conceptsEasy chem optionMixed test clarityOlder review base
  • Many older , and easier than expected for chemistry
  • He repeats concepts and previews test material, helping weaker chem students
  • One recent review alleges severe

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

72/100

and call him an easy A if you study and follow his prep.

All evidence is in person; .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Students describe pre-chem as easier , though returning students still need hard study.

Only in-person evidence.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

; the recent review implies strict same-day seat enforcement.

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

Majority of detailed older comments say take and one strong recent warning.

Only in-person evidence; recommendation is stronger in 2005-2011 reviews than in 2024.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

65/100

Several students report easy labs and tests that match examples, though one complains about plus-minus grade scaling.

Format shift

Only in-person evidence.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

, and regular tests matter, but comments rarely describe overwhelming daily load.

Format shift

Only in-person evidence.

Teaching experience

Good

68/100

He is repeatedly called funny, helpful, and good at over-explaining concepts, with one recent competence complaint.

Format shift

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Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Assessment mixes lecture-based tests and .

Format shift

Only in-person evidence.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

students praise humor, repeated explanations, and tricky versus examples.

Main concern

A 2024 review claims extreme incompetence after a late arrival led to an and lost seat.

What students said

“I suck at chem, but this class is easier than a high school chem class.”
CHEM3
“he is the easiest teacher,very funny, and make everyone laugh with his unique examples.”
CHEM1B
“Got to class as quickly as could, being 25ish minutes late, and was told I was already dropped and my place was given to another student.”
CHEMISTRY

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 standard in-person chemistry tests that often mirror lecture examples, with mixed comments on trickiness.

Tests match lecture examplesSome tricky wordingLabs graded lightlyIn-person exams

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and can feel easy, though some say examples are easier than the actual exam.

Examples preview testsCan be trickyNeed textbook prepIn-person exams
“He tells you exactly what is on the test, and he doesn't even give you hard problems.”
CHEM3
“the .”
CHEM3

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ if you can!!!!! I suck at chem, but this class is easier than a high school chem class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 8 in-person chemistry reviews, mostly older, with one recent logistics complaint. Credibility rating: Medium.

😄 Teaching Style

68/100

“Amazing professor, has an example for everything! Helps you learn the material and wants you to succeed.”

🅰️ Easy Grade Path

72/100

“easy A=> if you passed Mr. Fier with a B, u will get an A (100%).”

⚠️ Recent Logistics Warning

20/100

“Beware of EXTREME incompetence.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he goes over one concept a million times
  • Very funny and makes the time go by fast!
  • his lectures are easy to understand

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • this class is easier than a high school chem class
  • as examples in lecture

Theme 3

⚠️ About Recent Issues

  • Incredibly incompetent professor
  • was told I was already dropped and my place was given to another student

Data context

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Analysis sample

8

Recent reviews read by the AI

8

Lifetime ratings

45/100

Evidence confidence

, but most are very old and one recent extreme outlier reduces confidence about current practice.

Inside 8 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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

Course coverage

CHEM35 reviews
CHEMISTRY2 reviews
CHEM1B1 review

Reported outcomes

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