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Mathematics

Hassan Bourgoub

CAL1B · MATH1C · CAL1C · CALC1B · MATH · MATH2B · CALC1A · CALCULUS · 1A · MATH112 · MATHMATH · CALC1D · 1B · MATH10 · MATH2A · CALC1C · 443 lifetime ratings

AI rating
18/100
RMP rating
2.2/5
Take again
23.12%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

Avoid unless you are already strong in math and can learn mostly on your own.

Best fit · Self Taught ProSelf-study requiredHarsh gradingHeavy homeworkConfusing lecturesCaring but inconsistent
  • Most students say the course requires heavy self-study because .
  • Grades can be possible with effort, but , and grading errors create high risk.
  • A as caring and approachable, but this does not outweigh the broad negative pattern.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly , and risky exams.

Online evidence shows stricter exam and , while but still high effort.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

The math content is difficult and becomes harder because .

Both formats report self-study, with online reviews focusing more on weak materials and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

70/100

, but and online reviews mark it as required.

, while in-person reviews are mixed.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

24/100

Most students do not recommend him because , and exams are frequent problems.

Online reviews are more consistently negative, while but real group of positive recent comments.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

Students often call him a tough or harsh grader, with , and little margin for mistakes.

Format shift

Online reviews mention strict test grading and proctoring, while and .

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Many reviews mention lots of , and outside study as necessary to survive.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize paid homework platforms and frequent assignments, while .

Teaching experience

Poor

30/100

The , though some recent students say he is caring and helpful outside class.

Format shift

Online teaching is described as especially weak, while in-person teaching has more positive comments about approachability.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

76/100

Reviews repeatedly mention quizzes, tests, midterms, and finals as central to the .

Format shift

Both formats are test-heavy, with .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews are mixed but mostly negative, with and , while a few praise his care and office-hour support.

Main concern

Students often need outside resources because lectures and assessments feel disconnected.

What students said

“Bad at lecturing, but can get an A with effort; have to rely on outside resources”
MATH2A
“His .”
MATH2A
“Very helpful if you communicate all your questions.”
MATH2A

Remote format

Online

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are strongly negative, with complaints , and strict exam controls.

Main concern

Students report weak online teaching and .

What students said

“There are just PDF of scanned notes written in marker, sometimes illegible.”
MATH2A
“Heavy proctoring.”
MATH2A
“YOU WILL BE SELF STUDYING.”
CALC1C

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and high-risk testing, especially online, with harsh grading and .

Lockdown BrowserHeavy ProctoringHandwritten Work UploadTest HeavyHarsh Grading

Assessment risk

Strict

25/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and harsh grading, but they do not clearly prove closed-book or proctored rules.

Test HeavyHard ExamsHarsh GradingMultiple Choice Final
“His .”
MATH2A
“The .”
1B
“ .”
MATH2A

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention Cengage Lockdown , and harsh grading.

Lockdown BrowserHeavy ProctoringHandwritten Work UploadCanvas Test UploadsHarsh Grading
“The and you have to install that on your computer.”
MATH2A
“Heavy proctoring.”
MATH2A
“He doesn't give enough time for tests and .”
MATH2B

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Bad at lecturing, but can get an A with effort; have to rely on outside resources”

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

Teaching Quality

30/100

“There are just PDF of scanned notes written in marker, sometimes illegible.”

24/100

“He designed the and refused to return all the credits.”

Workload Pressure

22/100

“ . I am almost about to fail because i cannot keep up with the load of homework.”

Theme 1

Teaching Style

  • Lectures were , and he .
  • He kept making mistakes in his pre-recorded lectures, even for integration and taking derivatives
  • Does not do the , so you definitely have to rely more heavily on your textbook.

Theme 2

Difficulty and Grades

  • Bad at lecturing, but can get an A with effort; have to rely on outside resources
  • That being said, he is an and takes a lot of if you get a question wrong.
  • Not a , and .

Theme 3

Character and Support

  • and very approachable.
  • He does want students to succeed in his class, but just not competent enough to teach lecture material
  • Very helpful if you communicate all your questions.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

443

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 recent reviews across both formats, and the negative themes are detailed and highly consistent.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 543
4 out of 565
3 out of 562
2 out of 585
1 out of 5189

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Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

50 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 2 · A 4 · A- 7

B range

12

B+ 3 · B 7 · B- 2

C range

4

C 3 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

19

Drop/Withdrawal 6 · Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 6 · Rather not say 5