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Cabrillo College · Chemistry

Jessica Rosenthal

CHEM30A · CHEM30B · CHEM30 · CHEM32 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating
61/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

if you want a and can handle steady work in a difficult class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear ExplanationsHeavy HomeworkFast-Paced ChemistryHelpful Outside ClassWeekly Quizzes
  • Students often say Rosenthal explains difficult chemistry clearly and tries to help.
  • The course is consistently described as hard, fast-paced, and homework-heavy.
  • Getting a strong grade requires attending class, keeping up with homework, and studying for quizzes and exams.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

45/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say you must do the , and study consistently.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The chemistry content is described as hard, fast-paced, lecture-heavy, and easier only with prior chemistry knowledge.

All course .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Students warn that skipping class .

, and they consistently frame attendance as necessary.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

and help, but the workload and mixed negative experiences limit enthusiasm.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

42/100

Grading and grades tied to homework, quizzes, labs, a midterm, and a final.

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

25/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of , and extra studying.

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All .

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Most students describe her as , and knowledgeable, though several report confusing labs or poor support.

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Teaching .

Assessment method

Balanced

65/100

Assessment , and a final, with exams slightly emphasized.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

but demanding chemistry instructor whose classes require steady attendance and homework.

Main concern

The main concern is the heavy workload and fast pace.

What students said

“This was such a hard class and very fast pace but Jessica made it possible for us to pass!”
CHEM32
“You have to work for your grade but it is not impossible to get an A.”
CHEM32
“She gives a lot of homework but its for your own benefit and for practice!”
CHEM32

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and a final, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, proctoring, webcam, or Lockdown Browser policies.

Weekly QuizzesMidtermFinalTest Preparation

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a final, but do not clearly prove book or proctoring rules.

Weekly QuizzesMidtermFinal
“ the material and she holds review sessions and help you prepare for the midterm and final!”
CHEM32
“She prepares you for tests and quizzes and is more than willing to help you with any problems or questions you have.”
CHEM32
“Grade based mostly off Quizes every week and and and HW.”
CHEM32

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“You have to work for your grade but it is not impossible to get an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“Jessica is a great teacher. .”

📚 Workload Reality

25/100

“She gives a lot of homework but its for your own benefit and for practice!”

⚖️ Grade Effort

45/100

“You have to work for your grade but it is not impossible to get an A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and easy to understand.
  • .
  • She tries to simplify things (as much as possible in chemistry) and does not try to confuse you.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This was such a hard class and very fast pace but Jessica made it possible for us to pass!
  • Not an easy class by any means, but definitely not impossible.
  • Study for tests and !

Theme 3

🧪

  • the material and she holds review sessions and help you prepare for the midterm and final!
  • Grade based mostly off Quizes every week and and and HW.
  • Takes forever to grade anything.

Data context

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Analysis sample

17

Recent reviews read by the AI

17

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 17 in-person reviews span many years and give consistent detail about workload, pace, teaching, and assessments.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 55
3 out of 51
2 out of 53
1 out of 51

Course coverage

CHEM328 reviews
CHEM30A6 reviews
CHEM302 reviews
CHEM30B1 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

3 reported outcomes

A range

0

No reported values

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1