AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Ximena Da Silva Tavares

CHEMB1A · B1B · B1A · CHEMB30A · 26 lifetime ratings

AI rating
33/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
56%
Difficulty
4.2

The decision

if you are strong in , and will use office hours aggressively.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerVery Tough ChemistryLecture HeavyStrict Lab GraderOffice Hours MatterPolarizing Personality
  • Students agree the chemistry content is very hard and the course demands sustained work.
  • Positive reviews praise her knowledge, help in office hours, and , but negative reviews describe harsh grading, disorganization, and rude interactions.
  • The single online review is negative, while .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

A grades are possible, but only with , and tolerance for .

Online evidence is only one negative review, while grades are good.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

22/100

Chemistry and organic chemistry are repeatedly described as hard, fast-paced, test-heavy, and conceptually demanding.

Both formats point to difficult content, with .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

as mandatory, and several say participation, lecture, labs, or .

The , and in-person reviews often say attendance or participation matters.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

Students are split because she can be knowledgeable and helpful, but , and rude behavior.

Online evidence is negative, while and strong warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Students repeatedly , and tests or labs carrying major weight.

Format shift

, while the single online review also calls her tough.

Workload

Heavy

20/100

Reviews mention lots of , and heavy chemistry preparation.

Format shift

, while online evidence is too limited but still negative.

Teaching experience

Poor

44/100

She is often praised as knowledgeable and , but many students call lectures confusing, disorganized, rude, or discouraging.

Format shift

The online review is poor, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

67/100

Assessment , and participation rather than relying on one method only.

Format shift

and labs most often, while online evidence does not clearly define the full assessment mix.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

25 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews show a hard, lecture-heavy class where office hours and persistence can pay off, but many students report and poor support.

Main concern

The main risk is a very demanding course with , and uneven teaching experience.

What students said

“This was by far the hardest class I had ever taken.”
CHEMB30A
“Don't expect a and make sure to use office hours.”
CHEMB1A
“ .”
CHEMB30A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The only online review is negative and says the , and unsupported.

Main concern

One review is too little for broad online conclusions, but it clearly warns that weaker chemistry students may struggle.

What students said

“If you are strong in chemistry, go for her class.”
B1B
“she was awful. lots of students dropped it that semester.”
B1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and strict grading, but proctoring, open-book status, and closed-book rules are not clearly proven.

Test HeavyFew High-Stakes TestsMultiple Choice And Free ResponseReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Proctoring

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and free response questions, and few high-stakes exams, but do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book rules.

Test HeavyFew High-Stakes TestsMultiple Choice And Free Response
“ and free response.”
CHEMB30A
“Only 3 test throughout the semester so they matter tremendously.”
CHEMB1A
“ as to what you final grade in the class will be.”
B1A

Online

The single online review does not clearly prove .

Reviews Do Not Clearly Prove Exam Policy

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This was by far the hardest class I had ever taken.”

Voice snapshots generated from 26 reviews, , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

44/100

“Prof. Da Silva knows her chemistry, but needs practice in teaching it.”

⚖️

18/100

“She cuts marks for spelling mistakes.”

📚 Course Difficulty

22/100

“This was by far the hardest class I had ever taken.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She takes the time to make sure you understand before moving on.
  • She was frustrated with students and didnt hide it, my classmates and I were scared of going to office hours.
  • Her lectures were long and the material is tough.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Don't expect a and make sure to use office hours.
  • This was by far the hardest class I had ever taken.
  • She cuts marks for spelling mistakes.

Theme 3

🧪 About Labs And Tests

  • .
  • and free response.
  • Only 3 test throughout the semester so they matter tremendously.

Data context

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Analysis sample

26

Recent reviews read by the AI

26

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 26 reviews with strong detail and consistent difficulty themes, though online evidence is only one review.

Inside 26 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 56
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 58

Course coverage

CHEMB1A13 reviews
CHEMB30A8 reviews
B1A3 reviews
B1B2 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 2 · A 5 · A- 1

B range

6

B+ 2 · B 4

C range

3

C 3

D range

3

D+ 1 · D 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Rather not say 1