AI Rate Professor

Computer Science

Thomas McCall

COMP256 · CIS251 · COMP251 · 5 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
5.0/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you want to truly learn and will invest in homework.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear Engaging LecturesExcellent FeedbackHands-On LearningCaring & AccessibleHomework Builds Tests
  • and industry knowledge
  • so tests feel easier if
  • Outstanding accessibility and feedback outside class

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Students earn As, but and you must use lectures and notes to convert effort into grades.

Both formats report A or A+ outcomes with real work; no free-ride claims.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content difficulty sits mid-to-upper with hands-on labs and .

Online and in-person difficulty ratings cluster around 3-4.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

52/100

Some sections mark attendance mandatory while .

In-person more often mandatory; online more flexible.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Every reviewer would take again and .

Unanimous across online and in-person despite small sample.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

72/100

Clear criteria and ; grades look high when students engage the .

Format shift

; fairness emphasized in both formats.

Workload

Heavy

38/100

Lots of so exams feel easier.

Format shift

and labs.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Clear concise lectures, passionate expertise, and .

Format shift

Praise is identical online and in person.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Homework and labs carry heavy learning load with .

Format shift

Online stresses labs and feedback; .

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

engaging lectures, hands-on click moments, and understanding support.

Main concern

.

What students said

“One of my best if not the . !”
COMP256
“The lectures will keep you engaged.”
COMP251
“ so .”
COMP256

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students , and strong accessibility with high grades.

Main concern

on track.

What students said

“He was always able to be reached outside of class and .”
CIS251
“Clear to understand lectures, excellent explanations, one of the .”
COMP256

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Tests become manageable if and complete the harder homework; .

Homework-Aligned TestsLecture Notes MatterClear Feedback

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

so tests are easier if you note lectures.

Hard Homework Easy TestsLecture Notes
“ so . Overall, very understanding professor.”
COMP256

Online

Online comments say tests and ; no proctoring tools mentioned.

Homework Builds UnderstandingHelpful Feedback
“Homework allows you to fully understand the content, and tests too. .”
COMP256

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“One of my best if not the . !”

Voice snapshots generated from 5 uniformly glowing reviews across online and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🌟 Teaching Quality

96/100

“Clear to understand lectures, excellent explanations, one of the .”

🛠️

94/100

“He was always able to be reached outside of class and .”

📚 Workload Design

38/100

“His homeworks are somewhat difficult, but if easy”

👍 Recommendation

98/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Prof McCall is a very knowledgeable instructor and
  • The lectures will keep you engaged
  • and concise

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • so
  • Listen in lecture and and you'll definitely do well
  • , and tests too

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • genuinely wants us to learn
  • Overall, very understanding professor
  • he knows what he's talking about and is willing to share his knowledge

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

5

Recent reviews read by the AI

5

Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Only 5 highly consistent 5-star reviews with good detail, but small sample and limited time coverage reduce confidence.

Inside 5 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

COMP2563 reviews
CIS2511 review
COMP2511 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

4 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 2 · A 2

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values