AI Rate Professor

English

Jim Toner

ENG1A · ENGLISH461B · ENGLISH1A · 1A · ENGX · ENGLISH · FILMENGL · ENGL10 · HIST101 · ENGLISH1A1B · BRITISHLIT · ENGL1B · ENG46 · ENGLISH10 · ENGL11 · ENGLISH1B · ENG101 · B0270 · ENG0 · ENGL1A · ENG47 · ENG1BENG47 · FILMAPP · ENG1B · ENGA0960 · 45 lifetime ratings

AI rating
88/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want an energetic, interactive English class and are willing to do the reading and writing.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHighly engagingHeavy readingInteractive classCaring professorUnorthodox style
  • Most students describe him as an unusually engaging and memorable English professor.
  • The class , and participation expectations.
  • His unconventional style is loved by many but not a fit for students wanting a traditional class.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Good grades are common, but students repeatedly , and steady work.

Online and workload, with in-person comments stressing attendance more.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The material is approachable because he makes it engaging, but the , and pace make it more than easy content.

Online reviews stress time commitment, while , and active participation.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Students repeatedly say missing class hurts badly because participation and in-class experience matter.

This is mainly supported by in-person reviews; online reviews .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

, and learning impact, though some dislike his unusual style.

Both formats are positive, but the and more style-based risk.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

58/100

Students describe him as fair, and some earned high grades, but work completion and .

Format shift

, while online reviews show an A with substantial work.

Workload

Heavy

35/100

Many reviews mention lots of hours.

Format shift

Online summer work can be especially time-heavy, while and papers.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students consistently describe him as passionate, engaging, caring, and unusually effective.

Format shift

Both formats are positive, with .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Comments , and movies more than exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention blogs, discussions, movies, and essays, while , and quizzes.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, and class engagement while repeatedly noting lots of reading and work.

Main concern

Students who skip class, dislike participation, or want a traditional lecture may struggle.

What students said

“There is a ton of reading and with some books, it felt rushed.”
ENG1B
“Expect a lot of homework, but he is a , and answers emails quickly.”
ENGL1B
“This class isn't for the ' .”
ENG1A

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are positive but warn that the film course can take significant weekly time, especially in summer.

Main concern

The main online concern is the high time commitment in compressed summer sessions.

What students said

“Most time will be spent on blogs and discussions”
FILMAPP
“ , but be prepared for more work over the summer!”
FILMAPP

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes and a , but do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, or a .

Quizzes if readings are doneFinal paper mentionedExam policy not clearly proven

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention quizzes and a , but .

Reading QuizzesFinal PaperExam policy not clearly proven
“ if you do the if you do the assigned readings”
1A
“ received an A on”
ENGL1A

Online

Online reviews mention blogs, discussions, movies, and essays but .

Blogs and DiscussionsEssaysExam policy not clearly proven
“Most time will be spent on blogs and discussions”
FILMAPP
“You will make two 5 minute movies and write 3 essays”
FILMAPP

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This is the . My writing improved more than I ever thought it could.”

Voice snapshots generated from 45 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“This is the . My writing improved more than I ever thought it could.”

📚 Workload Reality

35/100

“There is a ton of reading and with some books, it felt rushed.”

👍 Recommendation Fit

82/100

“If you want fun, interesting, and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Jim is an amazing professor. I always looked forward to coming to class.
  • He , he actually engages his students to participate in class.
  • He is passionate about literature and art in general, and works hard to expose his students to the joy behind it rather than the monotony.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Overall it was fun, but hard work to keep a good grade.
  • Expect a lot of homework, but he is a , and answers emails quickly.
  • His class is not easy, but work load is fair.

Theme 3

❤️ About Fit

  • This class isn't for the ' .
  • If you want a traditional English class, however, .
  • TAKE HIS CLASS.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

45

Recent reviews read by the AI

45

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-five reviews across many years give a consistent picture, despite some older and vague entries.

Inside 45 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 533
4 out of 57
3 out of 52
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 4 · A 3 · A- 1

B range

2

B+ 1 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Pass 1