AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Trina Tran

CHEM180 · CHEM130 · CHEM220L · CHEM220 · 10 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
63.64%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

She is a strong choice for students who ask questions and want a , but expect homework and careful checking.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring lab supportExtra creditClear organizationALEKS workloadSome grading inconsistency
  • Most students describe Tran as kind, patient, helpful, and .
  • Grades are often strong and is common, but chemistry still requires study and .
  • The main drawbacks are ALEKS workload, occasional unclear lectures, and some reports of .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

High grades are common and students mention and easy grading, but and studying still matter.

Online reviews more directly call her an , while and ALEKS effort.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

67/100

and , though CHEM180 and ALEKS can still feel demanding.

Online reviews emphasize organized explanations, while and workload concerns.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

, but and review sessions appear useful for success.

Online and attendance rule, though lab and review participation are important.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Students usually recommend her because , and and workload complaints.

Both formats are mostly recommended, with help.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Students report easy grading, , and many A-range outcomes, though a .

Format shift

Online comments include the , while in-person comments add inconsistency concerns.

Workload

Moderate

50/100

The workload is manageable for many students, but , and .

Format shift

In-person hybrid reviews mention ALEKS and lab work most clearly, while online reviews describe the course as manageable but not effortless.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

She is widely described as , and helpful, even though some lectures or .

Format shift

Online reviews praise organization and care, while in-person reviews .

Assessment method

Balanced

57/100

Assessment , and rather than relying on one category.

Format shift

Online reviews mention exams and study guides, while , and workbooks.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews praise her lab help, patience, and and occasional grading errors.

Main concern

Students should double-check lab work, workbooks, and .

What students said

“She frequently goes to each station to make sure each group is doing everything correctly.”
CHEM220
“Main downside is the and not that related to the lecture.”
Chem130
“ .”
Chem130

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly , and support, though one older review says online teaching felt unhelpful.

Main concern

Online chemistry still requires study, and one review questions her care in the online setting.

What students said

“The if you study the study guide and attend the .”
Chem130
“Tran grades easy and she is there to help.”
CHEM220L
“I do not think she cares at all.”
CHEM220

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are described as manageable with study guides and review sessions, but reviews .

Study Guide ExamsExam Review SessionsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention difficult tests in CHEM180, but they do not clearly prove a .

Difficult Tests MentionedNo Clear Exam Policy Evidence
“ .”
CHEM180

Online

Online reviews say exams are not difficult with study guides and review sessions, but they do not clearly .

Study Guide ExamsExam Review SessionsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“The if you study the study guide and attend the .”
Chem130

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“She frequently goes to each station to make sure each group is doing everything correctly and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and lab support. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“She takes time to explain difficult topics in a way that makes them easy to understand, and she always encourages questions.”

💯 Grade Friendliness

80/100

“Tran grades easy and she is there to help.”

📚 Workload

50/100

“Main downside is the and not that related to the lecture.”

Theme 1

👩‍🔬

  • She frequently goes to each station to make sure each group is doing everything correctly.
  • She is clear with .
  • She helped me so much.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The if you study the study guide and attend the .
  • Tran grades easy and she is there to help.
  • This class was so hard.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • and loving
  • and VERY smart.
  • She takes time to review the exams and truly cares about her students' success.

Data context

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Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

10

Lifetime ratings

66/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is medium because 11 reviews give useful detail across several years, but the sample is small and split across lecture and lab contexts.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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

Course coverage

CHEM1804 reviews
Chem1303 reviews
CHEM2202 reviews
CHEM220L2 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 2 · A 4

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

1

C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1