AI Rate Professor

Physics

Zaya Pourtarvirdi

CHEMPHYS30 · ASTRO160 · PHYS3235B · PHYSICS5A332 · PHYSC5A · PHYSICS5B0323 · CHEM30 · PHYS5 · 10 lifetime ratings

AI rating
90/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you value a and can tolerate occasional disorganization.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaringInspirationalEnthusiasticLenientSometimes disorganized
  • Students repeatedly describe him as caring, enthusiastic, and memorable.
  • Most reviews say students learn well, especially when they attend lecture.
  • A few reviews warn that and .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Grades reported are mostly A-range, and comments suggest straightforward tests and if students attend and do the work.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The content is real physics or chemistry work, but students often say he makes it understandable and fun.

because there are no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Attendance appears important because lectures are central and one student warns not to miss lecture, but .

because there are no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

84/100

and memorable teaching, despite a few concerns about clarity and grading speed.

because there are no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Students mention and straightforward tests, but .

Format shift

because there are no online reviews.

Workload

Moderate

60/100

The workload sounds typical for science courses, with reading, labs, and lecture effort needed but not described as overwhelming.

Format shift

because there are no online reviews.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Most students praise his enthusiasm, care, and ability to make physics understandable, with a .

Format shift

because there are no online reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and tests without proving one dominant assessment type.

Format shift

because there are no online reviews.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are mostly very positive, with students praising his care, enthusiasm, and useful lectures.

Main concern

Some students say and lectures can be .

What students said

“His teaching style works so well, that when I entered a University I was better prepared than the students already there.”
PHYSICS5A332
“He takes forever to grade your work and Im not too sure if he actually grades it.”
CHEMPHYS30

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

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The proven proctoring, webcam, open-book, or final exam policy.

Straightforward Tests

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, while other exam policies are not proven.

Straightforward Tests
“tests are so straightforward...just don't miss lecture!”
PHYSICS5A332

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“His teaching style works so well, that when I entered a University I was better prepared than the students already there.”

Voice snapshots generated from 10 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and ; credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“Zaya makes physics fun and understandable.”

❤️ Student Support

84/100

“ , and really caring.”

⚖️

76/100

“He takes forever to grade your work and Im not too sure if he actually grades it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His teaching style works so well, that when I entered a University I was better prepared than the students already there.
  • Zaya makes physics fun and understandable.
  • Probably the most enthusiastic professor I've ever had.

Theme 2

❤️ About Character

  • He is an excellent with a big heart.
  • Zaya has a big heart!
  • He is a really good guy overall tho!

Theme 3

📈 About Grades and Tests

  • tests are so straightforward...just don't miss lecture!
  • Class is not difficult, just the usual if and work.

Data context

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Analysis sample

10

Recent reviews read by the AI

10

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

Ten reviews span many years and are mostly consistent, but several are old and some are brief.

Inside 10 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 51
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CHEM302 reviews
PHYSICS5A3322 reviews
ASTRO1601 review
CHEMPHYS301 review
PHYS3235B1 review
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PHYS51 review
PHYSC5A1 review
PHYSICS5B03231 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 2 · A 3 · A- 1

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