AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Tony Clerc

PS1 · PS01 · PS001 · IR · PS004 · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
80/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

Tony Clerc is a strong pick for students who want a fair political science course, especially in person.

Best fit · Effort For RewardStraightforward GradingFair ExamsHelpful ResourcesOnline Quiz IssuesCasual Lecturer
  • and describe fair, straightforward exams and an easy class if students attend and .
  • Online reviews are mixed because some students like the while others dislike tricky timed quizzes and .
  • The course is usually manageable, but online students should read details carefully and prepare for specific quiz questions.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

The class can be an easy A if students attend, take notes, follow directions, and .

, while online reviews show more risk from tricky timed quizzes and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

The content is generally straightforward and not intellectually hard, though .

In-person students call the class easy, while online students are split between straightforward content and detail-heavy quizzes.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Attendance is not clearly described as mandatory, but and taking notes.

, while online reviews do not provide a .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Most students recommend him for fairness, clarity, and manageable work, though .

, while online recommendation is mixed.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

70/100

Students often call the grading clear, straightforward, and not harsh, but .

Format shift

as fair and easy to follow, while online grading has some inconsistency complaints.

Workload

Light

76/100

Many reviews describe few assignments and low stress, with the , and notes.

Format shift

Online work is usually light but quiz-heavy, while and a .

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Students often praise his clarity, enthusiasm, resources, and casual style, though some online students report rude or limited email help.

Format shift

, while online teaching feedback is more mixed.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades , and a smaller number of assignments or discussions.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize quizzes and discussions, while and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

and describe an easy, fair, lecture-based class when students attend and .

Main concern

Lectures and , and attendance.

What students said

“Easy A if you go to class and .”
PS1
“His exams are fair and straighforward, if you pay attention in class you canot fail.”
PS01
“Lectures are heavy, show up and makes sure you read and .”
PS004

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed, with praise for clear structure and few assignments but , and .

Main concern

Timed quizzes and miss details.

What students said

“Professor Clerc 's online classes .”
PS01
“I don't like that the .”
PS-001
“ .”
PS-001

Exam style

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Exams and quizzes are mostly standard and fair, but and detail-focused.

Timed Online QuizzesTest HeavyFair In-Person ExamsSlides-Based Test Questions

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe fair, straightforward tests based on lectures, slides, and class discussion, but .

Fair In-Person ExamsTest HeavySlides-Based Test Questions
“All of for a short answer question that is based on class discussions.”
PS1
“His exams are fair and straighforward, if you pay attention in class you canot fail.”
PS01
“Your grade is mostly made up of the test and 2-3 current event assignments.”
PS004

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention timed chapter quizzes and tricky questions, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Timed Online QuizzesTricky Quiz QuestionsWeekly Discussion Posts
“I don't like that the .”
PS-001
“15-20 minute 15 mcq quizzes for each chapter (about 3-4 a week).”
PS-001
“ but you do need to pay attention.”
PS01

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Easy A if you go to class and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“I think he is by far the greatest professor at CMC.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

72/100

“ but only teaches PS01.”

⚖️ Grading Fairness

70/100

“His exams are fair and straighforward, if you pay attention in class you canot fail.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He teaches very casually which is awesome and it makes students want to express themselves.
  • He gives the class a positive vibes with his positive annuncements and messages.
  • He provides a bunch of resources to help you understand the subject including mini .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A if you go to class and .
  • Good and fairly easy teacher.
  • A lot of the questions seem very hard to answer or vague.

Theme 3

🧪

  • I don't like that the .
  • All of for a short answer question that is based on class discussions.
  • Your grade is mostly made up of the test and 2-3 current event assignments.

Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Twelve reviews across both formats and many years give rich, mostly consistent evidence with a .

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 51
3 out of 51
2 out of 53
1 out of 50

Course coverage

PS-0016 reviews
PS012 reviews
PS12 reviews
IR1 review
PS0041 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 3

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 1 · B- 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

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