AI Rate Professor

English

Merica Teng

ENGL60 · ENGL103 · ENGL100 · ENGLISH100 · ENG103 · 40 lifetime ratings

AI rating
88/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
77.78%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want an engaging writing class and can , and high standards.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerCaring but directParticipation heavyTough graderHigh standardsEngaging discussions
  • Students overwhelmingly praise her energy, care, and ability to improve writing.
  • Participation is central, and quiet students may feel pressured or called out.
  • Grades are achievable, but students repeatedly say she expects effort and strong engagement.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is realistic, but most comments say it requires participation, effort, and meeting her writing expectations.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Standard

57/100

The course content is approachable, but the and writing standards make it more than a casual easy class.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Attendance and participation are repeatedly described as essential to passing and succeeding.

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Most students recommend her because , and improves writing, though some warn about intensity and pressure.

All .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

42/100

Students often call her a , but they also describe her standards as fair when students communicate and put in work.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

62/100

The workload appears manageable with essays and discussions, but the constant participation expectation adds pressure.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students consistently describe her as caring, energetic, challenging, and effective at improving writing.

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

18/100

, and participation rather than exam-heavy grading.

Format shift

All .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

strong personal support and demanding participation.

Main concern

Introverted students may struggle with being called on and expected to speak often.

What students said

“Class discussions every day. Be prepared to get called out.”
ENGL100
“Prof Teng is SO AWESOME! She is a and you really have to know what you're talking about because participation is huge but you will learn so much in her class.”
ENGLISH100
“ firm but fair.”
ENGL103

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.

Reviews do not clearly prove a , and the course appears centered on essays and participation.

Essay-Based AssessmentExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and participation, but they do not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, or open-book rules.

EssaysParticipationExam Policy Not Clearly Proven
“We only did 3 total essays and one of them is in groups.”
ENGL100
“We already had a class, with no rough draft!”
ENG103

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Teng is one of the . She is a tough grader, but .”

Voice snapshots generated from 40 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and participation. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“She challenges you to make your writing better.”

⚖️

42/100

“A .”

🗣️ Participation Pressure

20/100

“Class discussions every day. Be prepared to get called out.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is very clear on what she expects from her students and expects you to attend everyday!
  • she definitely improves your writing with creative techniques
  • She'll make you a better writer.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Yes this class is not an easy a, but if you work hard you can achieve it.
  • She can grade tough.
  • This professor claims to be a tough, however all you have to do is show up and do the minimum amount of work required and you'll easily pass.

Theme 3

🗣️ About Participation

  • If you're an introvert, good luck.
  • Everyone must speak and participate.
  • You HAVE to participate or you fail.

Data context

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Analysis sample

40

Recent reviews read by the AI

40

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The 40 in-person reviews span several years and show a consistent pattern of , and heavy participation.

Inside 40 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 533
4 out of 52
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 4 · A 9 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

8

Not sure yet 8