AI Rate Professor

Physics

Francisco Monsalve

PHYSICS3A · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
5.0/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you want a supportive teacher who helps you actually learn and still pass with fair grades.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring and accommodatingExtra credit and curvesClear lectures with demosFlexible homework deadlinesHilarious and approachable
  • Exceptionally and offers
  • and labs are substantial but flexible with due dates
  • and participation matter, yet he supports students who struggle

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Physics is not a free A, but curves, , flexible deadlines, and support make a solid grade achievable with steady work.

All evidence is from in-person PHYSICS3A reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Intro physics concepts are challenging for and demos make the material manageable.

.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Most students report and missing class can hurt your grade.

.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Every review is 5/5 and students say , and support.

.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

82/100

, and is flexible with homework and labs when students struggle.

Format shift

.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

and and are needed to pass exams, but deadlines are flexible.

Format shift

.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

, and genuine care for every student.

Format shift

.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades mix homework, labs, participation, and .

Format shift

.

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

7 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Students praise his kindness, demos, office hours, and and extend deadlines while still making physics manageable.

Main concern

and while.

What students said

“Physics is tough, but was manageable due to his teaching and care given to every student.”
PHYSICS3A
“He was always accommodating with HW and Labs, and .”
PHYSICS3A
“Super helpful and caring! There are a lot of assignments, but he is flexible with due dates.”
PHYSICS3A

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.

and weekly work prepares you, but .

Curved testsHomework prepares for examsLabs required

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Students mention and reports of harsh proctoring tools.

Curved testsHomework-linked exams
“Weekly homeworks that while but necessary to learn physics and .”
PHYSICS3A
“He was always accommodating with HW and Labs, and .”
PHYSICS3A

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Great professor. Physics is tough, but was manageable due to his teaching and care given to every student.”

Voice snapshots generated from 7 in-person reviews, highlighting teaching care, workload, and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“One of the . He is hilarious, has very in-depth lectures, very accommodating when I was behind in class.”

❤️ Student Support

94/100

“I struggled in the last part of this class but was met with kindness and support with the work.”

📈 Grades and Effort

68/100

“If you want to go into physics, take his class, it will not be a free A but you will learn a lot.”

👍 Recommendation

98/100

“Overall a understand physics!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • his lectures were fascinating and always involved experiments and demonstrations
  • The Professor puts every effort into getting you to understand the concept
  • He also cracks jokes!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • it will not be a free A but you will learn a lot
  • There are a lot of assignments, but he is flexible with due dates

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Very accesible professor, he will do his best to cater to what you need
  • he is a joy to talk to
  • Super helpful and caring!

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Seven consistent 5-star in-person reviews from 2021-2024 with detailed comments, but the sample is still modest.

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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

Course coverage

PHYSICS3A7 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 1 · A- 1

B range

3

B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1