AI Rate Professor

Science

Shirin Sadeh

PHYS55 · PHYS21 · ASTR · PHYS20 · PHYS5 · ASTRO · COS · MATH230 · PHYS021 · PHYS56 · MATH · ASTRO10 · PSCI20 · PHYS6 · PHYS005 · PHYSFALL · COSCLASS · ASTR10 · PHYS2021 · PHYSSCI20 · PHYSICS55 · 80 lifetime ratings

AI rating
55/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
60%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

Take Shirin Sadeh only if you want a demanding science or math class and can handle a direct, sometimes harsh teaching style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHigh standardsTest heavyPolarizing teachingExtra creditCan be intimidating
  • Students often say she is knowledgeable and passionate, but reviews are sharply split on .
  • Getting an A , and using or review sessions.
  • Online reviews are much more negative, especially about approachability and public criticism.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say , and strong preparation.

Online evidence is harsher, while after sustained effort.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Physics, astronomy, and math content is often described as fast, hard, and easy to fall behind in.

Both formats point to challenging content, with online students reporting less support and more frustration.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Many reviews say skipping class or arriving late can hurt you, and .

Online reviews mention review sessions and class dependence, while and not being late.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

and passion, but many warn against her because of harshness and .

Online reviews lean negative, while and strong warnings.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

30/100

, and performance, though can help prepared students.

Format shift

, while in-person reviews show some grade recovery through and attendance.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

The , but the study load and test preparation are substantial.

Format shift

Online reviews describe major work, while , and tests.

Teaching experience

Average

63/100

She is passionate and knowledgeable, but comments and confusing or hostile interactions.

Format shift

, while online reviews are mostly negative about support and tone.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Reviews repeatedly mention tests, quizzes, few graded items, and as the main assessment structure.

Format shift

Both formats describe a .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed, with many praising her passion and help while .

Main concern

The main risk is a intimidating.

What students said

“ if you are willing to work hard for the A.”
PHYS55
“ learn and go forward.”
MATH230

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students describe the class as , and .

Main concern

Students , and public criticism when asking questions.

What students said

“This was by far the .”
PHYS56
“One of the hardest classes I've taken.”
PHYS20

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and , and reviews do not clearly prove open-book or proctoring policies.

Test HeavyQuizzesExtra CreditReview Sessions

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and , but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring rules.

TestsQuizzesExtra Credit
“The .”
ASTRO10
“ , and some ex cred.”
ASTRO10

Online

Online reviews describe test-heavy classes and review sessions but do not clearly .

Test HeavyReview Sessions
“GO TO REVIEW SESSIONS!!”
PHYS20
“Get ready to read”
PHYS56

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ if you are willing to work hard for the A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student treatment. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

63/100

“She is very enthusiastic and full of energy.”

📈 Grade Effort

42/100

“Study for her class, it is not going to be a piece of cake.”

⚠️ Student Experience

55/100

“Makes simple things over complicated and shames students publicly.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and it can be contagious.
  • learn and go forward.
  • Did not understand her way of teaching. Very helpful but confusing.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • One of the toughest classes I had until now.
  • The .
  • Do he extra credits she offers!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • She cares about her students and .
  • Shes disrespectful and unapproachable.
  • The opposite of what a professor should be.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

80

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years give a rich but polarized picture with repeated , and approachability.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 543
4 out of 511
3 out of 55
2 out of 511
1 out of 510

Course coverage

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ASTRO104 reviews
PHYS204 reviews
PHYS64 reviews
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PHYS0211 review
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PHYS211 review
PHYSFALL1 review
PHYSSCI201 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

26 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 1 · A 10 · A- 2

B range

8

B+ 4 · B 4

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Audit/No Grade 2 · Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1