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Astronomy

Phil Henderson

ASTR4 · ASTR1 · ASTRO001 · ASTRO01 · AST1L · ASTRO1 · AST1 · 10 lifetime ratings

AI rating
84/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
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Difficulty
2.6

The decision

Solid pick for a if you study for tests and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardGenerous CurveLaid BackTextbook OptionalPassionate AstronomerBoring PowerPoints
  • and reportedly does not fail students, making grades more attainable than the tests feel.
  • Winter intersession packs 3 midterms plus a final into 13 days but he tries to keep it painless.
  • Lectures and PowerPoints can feel dry, yet many still praise his passion and help.
  • Textbook is often optional and he is budget-conscious.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

Curves and a no-fail reputation and still land a solid grade, though pure A still needs some study.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Content is approachable for many, but intersession pace and .

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Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Most students praise passion, curves, and help, with only .

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Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Multiple students cite heavy curves and a stated policy of not failing anyone.

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Workload

Moderate

55/100

Regular terms feel light, but 13-day intersessions pack three midterms, a final, and homework.

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Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Passionate and helpful for many, though PowerPoints and reading from slides bore some.

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Winter sections mention three midterms plus a final; but .

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person astronomy ranges from easy regular terms to intense 13-day intersessions with and a laid-back tone.

Main concern

and PowerPoints are often called boring or read off the board.

What students said

“I and ended up with a B. He's a very nice teacher and told our class in the beginning he doesn't fail anybody.”
ASTR4
“ ! He set you up for success!”
ASTRO001
“He is pretty laid back. Powerpoints are pretty boring. May seem easy but the .”
AST1

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Exam style

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Exams can be hard but ; intersession formats include three midterms and a .

Multiple MidtermsCurved TestsIn-Person Final

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Tests are often hard yet curved; .

Multiple MidtermsCurved TestsHard Tests
“it was pretty hard for 13days. but mr.henderson made it enjoyable even though there was 3midterm + 1final. .”
ASTRO1
“May seem easy but the . Need to remember to actually study@”
AST1
“I and ended up with a B.”
ASTR4

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“I and ended up with a B. He's a very nice teacher and told our class in the beginning he doesn't fail anybody.”

Voice snapshots generated from 10 , and lecture style. Credibility rating: High.

⚖️

88/100

“ ! He set you up for success!”

🌟 Teaching Passion

85/100

“I can picture no one better to teach astronomy at Hartnell. He is a quality professional who will inspire you to learn astronomy.”

😴 Lecture Energy

45/100

“his presentations for the most part are garbage, as he is not lecturing, but .”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • I and ended up with a B.
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  • May seem easy but the .

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is pretty laid back. Powerpoints are pretty boring.
  • he wants you to learn, understand and love it.
  • He is passionate of his subject and it shows.

Theme 3

💰 About Cost & Materials

  • He let students know textbook is not required, it?s too costly.
  • A majority of the students didn't even bother to buy a text book and they seem to be doing alright.

Data context

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Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

Ten detailed reviews spanning 2007-2012 with , and lecture style.

Inside 10 stored ratings

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