AI Rate Professor

Physics

Lorenza Levy

PHYS125 · PHYS197 · PHYS180 · PHYS195196 · PHYS180A · ASTRO100 · PHYS196 · PHYS195 · ASTRO101 · PHYS189A · ASTR101 · PHYSICS126 · 44 lifetime ratings

AI rating
91/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
90.63%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

if you will put in the work; she makes hard STEM passable and even fun.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAmazing physics lecturesPartial credit on examsTest correctionsEngaging and hilariousHeavy but fair STEM
  • Students widely call her one of the .
  • Physics remains challenging with and homework, but partial credit and .
  • , and you can succeed even if the material is tough.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

As are common with study and partial credit, but and .

Online astronomy feels easier for As; .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

Physics content is inherently hard with , and .

ASTR101 online is easier; PHYS195-197 in person are the challenging core.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

68/100

, though some earlier sections and success tips still urge showing up.

Online often has no live attendance; in-person is mixed but .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

About 91 percent would take again, and comments call her a top STEM professor students should seek out.

; a few online and older in-person voices are cooler.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

74/100

, and end curves offset tough exam content.

Format shift

In-person physics emphasizes partial credit and corrections; .

Workload

Heavy

36/100

Lots of homework, long lectures, labs, and .

Format shift

Physics series in person is heaviest; astronomy online is lighter but .

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

, and genuine care for success.

Format shift

Praise dominates online and in-person; rare negatives focus on difficulty more than teaching skill.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Courses are test-heavy with homework and .

Format shift

; online astronomy leans quizzes, homework, and a project.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person physics is demanding but , and flexible help.

Main concern

Tests and ; a .

What students said

“Gives A LOT of partial credit for exams... Allows a cheat sheet”
PHYS197
“Hands down the !”
PHYS195

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online physics and , and fair tests with good accessibility.

Main concern

Some prefer live meetings over self-scheduled video watching and .

What students said

“As long as you watch the lectures you will be fine”
ASTR101
“The homework and and not hard to pass if you study”
PHYS197

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are challenging physics tests , and occasional cheat sheets.

Partial creditTest correctionsCheat sheet allowedPractice problemsHard but fair tests

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but student-supported with partial credit, revisions, practice, and sometimes a cheat sheet.

Partial creditExam revisionsCheat sheetPractice problemsLecture-based tests
“Gives A LOT of partial credit for exams... Allows a cheat sheet”
PHYS125
“ ”
PHYS125

Online

Online exams and quizzes are described as fair if you study lectures; .

Fair homework and testsMultiple choice quizzesTest correctionsRecorded lectures
“The homework and and not hard to pass if you study”
PHYS197
“ ”
PHYS197

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“As difficult physics is; never felt anxious about her class because we are not hit with any surprises”

Voice snapshots generated from 45 reviews across physics and astronomy online and in-person sections. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“Genuinely one of the district.”

⚖️

74/100

“Gives A LOT of partial credit for exams... Allows a cheat sheet.”

📚 Heavy But

36/100

“Quite a bit of homework but if you do it... the .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • SO clearly and in a fun, engaging way
  • Her lectures are amazingly put together
  • Funny and makes the lectures interesting and engaging

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • phys 196 is very challenging but she prepares you well
  • and the
  • Do your part and you will pass

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • She wants you to pass
  • Very approachable and easy going
  • willing to work with you to pass the class

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

45

Recent reviews read by the AI

44

Lifetime ratings

93/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-five detailed reviews across many years and courses show strong consistency on teaching quality and physics difficulty.

Inside 45 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 56
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

32 reported outcomes

A range

18

A+ 5 · A 13

B range

4

B 4

C range

4

C 4

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 4 · Not_Sure_Yet 1