AI Rate Professor

Economics

Diane De Freitas

ECON1 · ECON25 · ECON50 · ECON40 · ECON1A · ECON1B · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
41/100
RMP rating
2.8/5
Take again
46.15%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you can handle a and are willing to study lecture notes closely.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderLecture heavyCondescending toneTest heavyClear but demanding
  • Students often say she knows economics and .
  • The main complaint is a harsh or condescending classroom tone that makes students afraid to ask questions.
  • , and real studying rather than easy completion work.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

An A is possible, but most comments point , and heavy reliance on lecture notes.

Online evidence is more encouraging, while and grading.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

37/100

The economics content is often described as learnable, but fast lectures, big vocabulary, and .

The , while in-person reviews describe the course as harder and more intimidating.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

because lectures drive exams and several reviews warn that skipping class hurts performance.

, while the online review does not clearly discuss flexibility.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

but many warn against her because of , and grading.

The online review is mildly positive, while and often negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

Students frequently call her a tough grader and .

Format shift

Strict grading complaints .

Workload

Heavy

35/100

The , and test preparation rather than light completion tasks.

Format shift

Both formats mention studying and worksheets or reading, but .

Teaching experience

Average

50/100

, but repeated complaints about belittling students sharply reduce the teaching experience.

Format shift

Online evidence is neutral-positive, while and harsh classroom behavior.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Grades are repeatedly described as test-heavy, with multiple midterms, finals, essays, and .

Format shift

Both online and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are split, with some praise for but , and condescending comments.

Main concern

Students frequently describe her tone as rude or belittling and .

What students said

“She publicly shames Fresno State students for failing in her classes”
ECON25
“If so.”
ECON50
“If you really want .”
ECON40

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The online review says lectures can ramble but and and worksheets.

Main concern

Only one online review exists, so format-specific confidence is limited.

What students said

“ notes and worksheets!”
ECON25

Exam style

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Exams appear lecture-note based and difficult, with .

Test HeavyMultiple Choice and EssayLecture Note BasedStudy Guides or Worksheets

Assessment risk

Strict

38/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe hard, test-heavy assessments with multiple choice, essays, midterms, and finals, but do not clearly prove closed-book or .

Test HeavyMultiple Choice and EssayThree TestsMidterms and Final
“ and essay.”
ECON50
“3midterms and one finals. .”
ECON40
“3 tests are 60 percent of your grade.”
ECON50

Online

The online review says exams are not hard if students study lecture notes and worksheets, but it .

Lecture Note BasedWorksheets Help Exams
“ notes and worksheets!”
ECON25

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If so.”

Voice snapshots generated from 23 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom tone. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

50/100

“She makes the class seem harder than it is. and to the point”

⚖️

25/100

“Her passing rate is bad she will say herself.”

👍 Recommendation Split

45/100

“ . especially econ majors.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She publicly shames Fresno State students for failing in her classes
  • She conducts herself in an OG teaching style.
  • and so much fun.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • if youll looking for an easy A .
  • The as long as you make an effort to review the material before the exam.
  • This class was not easy, because there are , and online quizes.

Theme 3

🧭 About Classroom Fit

  • Only take course if you love econ and it's you major.
  • If you really want .
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

23

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 23 reviews across many years with detailed and , and tone.

Inside 23 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 55
3 out of 55
2 out of 52
1 out of 57

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Reported outcomes

C range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 3

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

5

C+ 2 · C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2