AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Ellen Chai

CHEM3 · CHEM1B · CHEM2 · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
92.86%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you want a realistic when you show up and study.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing LecturesCheat Sheets AllowedCaringTest HeavyExtra Credit
  • , and break chemistry into understandable steps.
  • Homework and sheets allowed.
  • Attendance and ; doors lock after discussion and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Most students earn A or , and using allowed reference sheets.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Chemistry content is manageable because she breaks concepts down, provides packets, and keeps pace student-friendly.

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Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

lock after discussion, and labs cannot be made up.

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Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Nearly all students call her one of the and .

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Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

74/100

, and , though a minority call her a tough grader.

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Workload

Moderate

58/100

Weekly homework, six exams, and for most.

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Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Students repeatedly , and strong classroom energy.

Format shift

; two low outliers exist but are rare.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Grades lean on as exam prep.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and exams that mirror homework when you attend and use reference sheets.

Main concern

and ; a few call her a tough grader or unprepared.

What students said

“If you show up, pay attention, study, and use the reference sheet to your advantage there is no reason you shouldn't get a B or higher.”
CHEM2
“The homeworks and as the test!”
CHEM2
“Attend labs; they count toward your grade, and you cannot make them up! Also, please be on time. She locks the doors after the class discussion ends.”
CHEM-1B

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

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are test-heavy but student-friendly because practice work and allowed reference sheets closely match the real tests.

Reference Sheet AllowedHomework Matches ExamsMultiple Unit ExamsMix of MC and Free Response

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

in some terms, and closely mirror homework and practice exams.

Reference Sheet AllowedHomework Matches ExamsSix ExamsDrop Lowest Score
“reference sheet packet for every test (every 2-3 weeks) with pre written notes allowed on it.”
CHEM2
“Six exams, 35 points, there are questions with multiple choice and the rest is free responses.”
CHEM2
“She lets you use a cheat sheet for every quiz and even on the final !”
CHEM3

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you are scared of science, do yourself a favor and TAKE Professor Chai.”

Voice snapshots generated from 28 in-person , and attendance rules. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“She was totally born to be a teacher. as well.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

93/100

“I would 100% recommend her as your chemistry professor!”

📈 Grade Path Clarity

84/100

“All you have to do is pay attention and if you have a hard time, the embedded tutors are there to help.”

🚪

18/100

“ and if we had more than 2 absents.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Lectures were so easy, she would give us pdfs or packets to follow along.
  • She broke down concepts easy and clearly
  • she shares hilarious life anecdotes and realistic ways of

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • It's really hard to fail this class.
  • and they're easy

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • LOVE CHAI!!!!
  • and understanding
  • Brought coffee for everyone once

Data context

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Analysis sample

28

Recent reviews read by the AI

27

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

28 detailed recent reviews span multiple chem courses with consistent praise for lectures and .

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 525
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 52

Course coverage

CHEM222 reviews
CHEM35 reviews
CHEM-1B1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

27 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 5 · A 11

B range

8

B+ 5 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2