AI Rate Professor

Physics

Alexander Lee

PHYS037 · 20 lifetime ratings

AI rating
87/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
85%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

Take him for intro physics if you want a , but .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyLenient physics graderClear Zoom lecturesPractice exams matchPartial credit kingSometimes late posts
  • Students say he makes physics enjoyable with , and partial credit for process
  • and study guides nearly identical to tests
  • Organization slips (late modules, slow grading) show up in short winter sessions and some regular terms

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

81/100

Lenient , and flexible deadlines make As common with steady effort.

Online students stress unproctored long tests; and practice exams.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

Physics content still requires practice, but he refreshes math skills and explains so beginners can follow.

Winter online intensives feel harder; regular online and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

while ; he is often laid-back about deadlines.

Online mixed mandatory and optional; and .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

84/100

and kindness, tempered by organization complaints in a few terms.

a rushed winter intensive.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

86/100

Curves, partial credit for method, and flexible deadlines keep .

Format shift

Online and .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Homework and labs exist but are often a small share of the grade; short terms feel much heavier.

Format shift

; regular terms feel lighter and more laid-back.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

, and encouraging lectures dominate, with rare frustration about late materials.

Format shift

In-person and online both praise lecture quality; logistics issues appear in both formats.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of , and but supported by guides.

Format shift

Online emphasizes unproctored exams plus labs; and process scoring.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students highlight inspiring lectures, breaks to process problems, and final answer is off.

Main concern

A few reports of late chapter posts and .

What students said

“Came in with a very bad experience with physics but love it now.”
Phys037
“ with difficult questions, not just if it's right or wrong.”
Phys037
“Almost every module in the 2nd half of the semester has been posted late.”
Phys037

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online learners praise Zoom and PowerPoint teaching, unproctored timed or all-day tests, and easy success when life is busy.

Main concern

, and last-minute posts create stress before finals.

What students said

“If you want an easy to pass physics class, this is your guy.”
006
“ but . Have all day to do the test. Not Proctored either.”
006
“Nothing was graded on time, even when the .”
Phys037

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are tough in content but friendly in format through study guides, long windows, and process-based scoring.

Not proctored onlineAll-day test windowsPractice exams identicalPartial creditStudy guides

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and often mirror practice exams closely.

Practice exams nearly identicalProcess gradingPartial credit
“ and the .”
006
“Gives lots of credit for effort and correct work, even if your answer may be off.”
Phys037

Online

Online tests are often not proctored, allow long completion windows, and pair with .

Not proctoredAll-day windowStudy guidesCumulative sometimes adjusted
“ but . Have all day to do the test. Not Proctored either.”
006
“4 exams, and he would give a .”
006

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“THE . . He gives you practice exams and the exam are very identical.”

Voice snapshots generated from 20 reviews (10 online, 10 in person), weighing lecture praise against late-posting complaints. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“He is one of those professors who actually make you enjoy the subject and want to learn.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

84/100

“ and all taking physics 37.”

⚖️

86/100

“ but .”

⚠️ Organization Risk

35/100

“I'm genuinely so upset, I feel like he forgot abt us ...”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Lee is great at teaching using Zoom and PowerPoint
  • He lectures the material clearly and even goes over any HW problems
  • Super encouraging and a great teacher

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Really easy class and he teaches well!
  • Very easy class. Just make sure to put in the work
  • Also very lenient grader and

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He will be your best friend, never be afraid to ask what he just said 5 minutes ago
  • You will never not see him smiling
  • A chill dude

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

20

Recent reviews read by the AI

20

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

20 recent reviews split evenly online and in person provide solid detail, but the sample is smaller and includes some organization conflict.

Inside 20 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 516
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

Phys03714 reviews
0066 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 6 · A 11

B range

2

B+ 1 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1