AI Rate Professor

Music

Richard Shaffer

MUSIC5 · MUSICMUS · MUSMUS · MUS1 · MUS5 · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.4

The decision

if you want a fun, low-stress music class with and strong teaching.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AEngaging LecturesHelpfulClear ExpectationsFun Class
  • Students overwhelmingly describe him as engaging, helpful, and .
  • The class is consistently called easy, especially for students who attend and participate.
  • He makes music material interesting even for students who did not expect to care about it.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Students repeatedly say an A is easy if you show up, participate, and complete the work.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

The material is described as , and easy, even by students taking music only for general education.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

as harshly enforced, but several students say showing up is key to getting an A.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and makes the class easy.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Reviews repeatedly say students can earn an A , and basic work completion.

Format shift

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with no online reviews available.

Workload

Light

88/100

Students describe the course as easy and fun, with no major workload complaints.

Format shift

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with no online reviews available.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students consistently praise him as , and one of .

Format shift

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with no online reviews available.

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

Reviews mention participation, assignments, and tests, but .

Format shift

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with no online reviews available.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

and describe the course as , and easy to earn an A in.

Main concern

Students may need to attend and participate to secure the easy A.

What students said

“Dr. Shaffer is by far one of the while at Butte College.”
MUS5
“Easy to get an "A" as long as you come to class and participate.”
MUS1
“He made the subject super interesting and really easy.”
MUS1

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

One review says he is clear about what is on the test, but reviews do not .

Tests MentionedClear Test ExpectationsReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Proctoring Policy

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but does not clearly prove format or restrictions.

Tests MentionedClear Test Expectations
“As far as the material goes, he is very clear on what is on the test and has a positive attitude!”
MUSIC5

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He made the subject super interesting and really easy.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“Dr. Shaffer is by far one of the while at Butte College.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

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📈 Easy A Value

94/100

“Show up to class and you'll get an 'A' in it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He made the subject super interesting and really easy.
  • and goes way beyond any other teacher to help his students succeed.
  • Very reasonable in what he expects.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy to get an "A" as long as you come to class and participate.
  • If you need an easy 'A' .
  • Oh yea. if you are just looking for the grade.

Theme 3

🎵 About Class Experience

  • This class was a great class; more so because Dr. Shaffer engaged the class and we got to learn about music.
  • History of American Popular Music was fun and easy.
  • Awesome teacher. Loved the class.

Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

12

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Twelve reviews are highly consistent, detailed enough, and and excellent teaching.

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

MUS14 reviews
MUS53 reviews
MUSIC53 reviews
MUSICMUS1 review
MUSMUS1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

3 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 2

B range

0

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C range

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D range

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F

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No letter grade reported

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