AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Samuel Gillette

CHEM120 · CHEM119 · CHEM227 · CHEM226 · 4 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
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Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want chemistry taught clearly and with energy, while still keeping up with .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear ExplanationsApproachable HelpFun LecturesEasy TestsPassionate Teacher
  • Students describe Gillette as , and passionate about chemistry.
  • Tests and quizzes are described as easy in the introductory chemistry review, while .
  • He makes difficult chemistry topics more engaging .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Grades seem very manageable in the easier chemistry class, but and review.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

and engaging , though organic chemistry and readings add real challenge.

Course easiness .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

Reviews do not clearly .

Only in-person reviews exist, and they .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and makes chemistry enjoyable.

The recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

One review directly calls tests and quizzes easy, but other reviews emphasize studying and .

Format shift

and test difficulty.

Workload

Moderate

61/100

The workload appears manageable, but students in higher-level chemistry and keep up with readings.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students consistently describe him as , and effective at explaining chemistry.

Format shift

Teaching .

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and board problems, suggesting exams matter but are supported by practice.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews describe assessments.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students praise his clarity, humor, approachability, and ability to make chemistry engaging.

Main concern

For higher-level chemistry, students still need to keep up with readings and slides.

What students said

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CHEM119
“he will make things fun”
CHEM120
“He answers questions with clarity.”
CHEM227

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention easy tests and quizzes plus midterm preparation, but .

Easy tests and quizzesMidterms based on slides and readingsExam policy not clearly proven

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and quizzes in one class and midterms that require slides and book reading in another.

Easy tests and quizzesMidterms based on slides and readings
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CHEM119
“For as a .”
CHEM227

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Made my first chem class a FANTASTIC experience for a summer class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 4 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching clarity, chemistry engagement, and ; credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“He answers questions with clarity.”

👍 Recommendation Level

92/100

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📈 Grade Friendliness

82/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is hilarious and very empathetic toward his students.
  • He does and go over problems on the board.
  • He answers questions with clarity.

Theme 2

🧪 About Chemistry Learning

  • he will make things fun
  • He made me interested in ochem when I had no idea what the hell it was even about..
  • Made my first chem class a FANTASTIC experience for a summer class.

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty and Exams

  • .
  • For as a .
  • Catch up on the readings and do not lag behind.

Data context

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Analysis sample

4

Recent reviews read by the AI

4

Lifetime ratings

58/100

Evidence confidence

Four older but detailed and consistent in-person reviews strongly support teaching quality, with and policy detail.

Inside 4 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
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Course coverage

CHEM1191 review
CHEM1201 review
CHEM2261 review
CHEM2271 review

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