Ray R. Zhang

ECON01 · ECON1 · ECONM01 · ECONM201 · ECONMO2 · ECONM01A · MACROECON · M201 · ECONM202 · ECONOMICS · ECONMICRO · ECON · MICROECONOMICS · ECONM02 · 254 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 66/100
RMP rating: 3.5/5
Take again: 77.48%
Difficulty: 2.7

The decision

if you can self-pace Knewton work and do not need professor support.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy A via KnewtonHands-off online teachingComputer-graded quizzesStrict no late workRude or picky emails

Online sections are mostly software-driven with easy grades if you finish Knewton work on time.
and complaints about drops and off-topic lectures.
Great for GE credit seekers; poor choice if you want real economics instruction.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Most students report an A by completing Knewton work and .

Online reviews stress free A via software; in-person still easy but attendance and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Content is platform-driven and described as 5th-grade math level with unlimited or multi-attempt practice.

Online is easier and more self-paced; and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Online is often optional while and punish absences.

Evidence of .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

, but many warn majors and learners to look elsewhere.

Online recommendations focus on ease; and cautionary.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Computer grading, multi-attempt quizzes and tests, and .

Format shift

Online grading is almost entirely automated; but .

Workload

Light

68/100

Weekly Knewton modules are short for many students though .

Format shift

Online workload is predictable software work; and class presence.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

, but many describe him as uninvolved, off-topic in person, or rude by email.

Format shift

Online feels hands-off and software-first; in-person is more personality-driven and polarizing.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

, and platform homework rather than papers or projects.

Format shift

Both formats lean on Knewton quizzes and exams; online is almost entirely platform-based.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

More personality-driven and uneven; and real-world market talk, many report mandatory attendance, off-topic lectures, and harsh interpersonal style.

Main concern

, and lectures that lag the .

What students said

“ . He will drop you from the class even if he makes a .”
ECON

“Extremely easy class though, and .”
ECONM201

“I emailed him asking for a because I was in the emergency room and he said that I should have done the and not procrastinated.”
ECONM202

Remote format

Online

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Highly structured Knewton Alta course with quizzes and , and little live teaching; easy A if deadlines are met.

Main concern

Minimal teaching and learning; picky or ; paid software required.

What students said

“I've never been an online-course type of person, but because the and everything was clear from the start.”
ECONM201

“Professor Zhang is the GOAT of economics. Best and easiest class I've ever taken. Just do the assisngments which take 10 minutes and you will get an A.”
ECONM01

“Class is graded exclusively on a series of . Professor doesn't grade a thing.”
ECONM201

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and , and closely tied to practice questions.

Two attempts on quizzes and testsComputer gradedNot proctored onlinePractice exams mirror real testsCumulative quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

two attempts; lecture content may lag the platform.

Two exam attemptsPlatform examsHomework repeatable

“Extremely easy class though, and .”
ECONM201

“Its where all the , and exams are. Follo his syllabus! Don't procrastinate on anything trust me!!”
ECONM201

Online

Online quizzes and , and several students say they are not proctored.

Two attemptsComputer gradedNot proctoredPractice exams

“Quizzes and and not proctored.”
ECONM201

“You'll always get two attempts on each test or have.”
ECONM201

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“As long as you do your work, you can pass with an easy A.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Easy Grade Path

86/100

“Just do the assisngments which take 10 minutes and you will get an A.”

🖥️ Software Does the Teaching

52/100

“ as a professor and makes Knewton atla do all of the teaching.”

📧 Communication Friction

35/100

“ and he gets rude.”

👍 GE Credit Value

72/100

“We need more professors like Professor Zhang!”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easy A. Take 4 week course it's all online and computer graded.
If you get anything under a A its your own fault cause the class is a breeze
Just do your work and you'll be fine.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Whole class is just buying a software and then getting AI generated announcements every few weeks.
Easiest and least educational class at Moorpark College.
Online class that was self taught... not a lot to base his teaching off of but the class was fine.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Communication & Policies

He will drop you from the class even if he makes a .
Do not even bother emailing him because you will be met with a rude remark.
Barely gives enough time for tests and quizzes.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

50 detailed reviews span years, include both formats, and show consistent easy-grade and hands-off themes.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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2 out of 522

1 out of 551

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

49 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 6 · A 26 · A- 7

B range

B+ 3 · B 3

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1

Ray R. Zhang

x x x x x x x x if you can self-pace Knewton work and do not need professor support.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Varies

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Easy Grade Path

🖥️ Software Does the Teaching

📧 Communication Friction

👍 GE Credit Value

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

⚠️ About Communication & Policies

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you can self-pace Knewton work and do not need professor support.