AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Usha Ganeshalingam

MATH1A · MATH210MPS · MATH32 · MATH31 · MATH210 · MATH10 · MATH1B · 124 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
77.23%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Take her for MATH10 or online sections if you can stay on schedule, but be cautious with in-person MATH1A.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear ExplanationsWebAssign HeavyEasy A in MATH10Tough MATH1A In PersonAccessible and Caring
  • Students , and organized online materials.
  • MATH10 and many online sections look grade-friendly, while in-person MATH1A has and workload.
  • Most assessments run through WebAssign or Cengage with , and a final.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

An A is very reachable in MATH10 and many online sections if students keep up with WebAssign work, but in-person MATH1A can require much more effort.

Online evidence is mostly grade-friendly, while in-person evidence is split between easy MATH10 and strict MATH1A.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

The course content is often made easier by clear notes and repeated problem patterns, but and exam-heavy.

and Canvas materials, while in-person MATH1A reviews report harder tests and weaker preparation.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

68/100

and some in-person reviews saying it is not mandatory while several sections mark it as required.

, while in-person reviews include both optional and mandatory attendance.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and grading is predictable, but several in-person MATH1A students strongly advise against taking her.

Online recommendations are strongly positive overall, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

and clear criteria, but in-person MATH1A reviews repeatedly call her a tough grader.

Format shift

as manageable, while in-person MATH1A has the .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

The workload is usually steady with , and labs, but many students still call it manageable if they keep up.

Format shift

Online workload is often manageable but frequent, while in-person MATH1A reviews describe heavier homework and test pressure.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Most positive , and strong notes, but negative reviews cite confusing teaching and poor support in some sections.

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is mostly strong, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

65/100

, and a final, with some MATH1A sections feeling exam-heavy.

Format shift

Both formats rely heavily on online platforms, but in-person MATH1A students mention more exam pressure.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are split, with MATH10 often called easy and clear, while MATH1A is repeatedly described as , and risky.

Main concern

The biggest risk is in-person MATH1A, , and limited grade recovery.

What students said

“She was lowkey the goat - as long as you took all the notes in class, did all the homework and so many chances), the exams on webassign were so easy with almost the same problems from the homework and .”
MATH10
“ .”
MATH1A
“No cheat sheets, sometimes the .”
MATH1A

Remote format

Online

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive, with , and many A or A+ outcomes.

Main concern

Online students still mention frequent WebAssign or Cengage work and some mixed teaching quality in higher-level courses.

What students said

“You want an A? Take this professor. Super easyyyyyyy.”
MATH10
“ and easy .”
MATH1A
“There was no real teaching or effort to help students understand the material.”
MATH210

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because some sections use student-friendly WebAssign patterns, while several in-person MATH1A reviews report hard exams and no cheat sheets.

WebAssign/Cengage AssessmentsFrequent QuizzesMultiple Exams and FinalNo Cheat Sheet in Some SectionsOpen Note/Open Book Mention

Assessment risk

Varies

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews often mention WebAssign exams, , and one open-note/open-book section, so policies vary by class.

WebAssign ExamsNo Cheat SheetHard TestsOpen Note/Open Book Mention
“She doesn't allow cheat sheet in the .”
MATH1A
“The and the questions are harder than the homework.”
MATH1A
“Everything is graded on WebAssign (open note, ).”
MATH1A

Online

Online reviews mention WebAssign or Cengage quizzes and , and an , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, or open-book rules.

WebAssign/Cengage AssessmentsTimed QuizzesMultiple Exams and FinalIn-Person Final Mention
“Total of 4 exams and a final, but we had ample time to work through everything.”
MATH1A
“ .”
MATH10
“ .”
MATH1A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ if you need an A but don't expect to learn a lot.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“Her video lectures are also very well paced and she provides a pdf of her notes for you to follow .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

78/100

“So much so i plan to take every math class I have left with her if possible.”

⚖️

58/100

“You get multiple chances on HW and tests as well.”

📚 Workload

52/100

“Lots of homework and quizzes.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her lectures were very clearly and understandable.
  • and .
  • The professor didn't bother giving proper lectures.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • You want an A? Take this professor. Super easyyyyyyy.
  • Easy A if you don't fall behind.
  • If you want . She is super strict.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams and Workload

  • The and had to be finished within twenty minutes, with .
  • The as long as you keep up with the homework.
  • 3 exams and 1 final, NO cheatsheet in exams, and .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

124

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 recent reviews across both online and and consistent patterns by course.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 574
4 out of 518
3 out of 513
2 out of 56
1 out of 514

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

48 reported outcomes

A range

30

A+ 16 · A 13 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

14

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 6 · Rather not say 6