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Mathematics

Bertrand (Bert) Lo

CAL1B · MATH1C · MATH1A · CALC1A · PRECALC43 · 1A · MATH32 · MATH43 · MATH1B · PRECAL41 · MATH2A · MATHD032 · 299 lifetime ratings

AI rating
22/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
20.62%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

Take Bertrand (Bert) Lo only if you want a very demanding math class and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough GraderTest HeavyClear but HarshStrict MethodsHigh Drop Risk
  • Students often say the , but the grading and .
  • , and finals, with homework often carrying little or no weight.
  • This is not an easy A course, and many reviews warn weaker or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Getting an A usually requires strong math ability, exact methods, and or take-home work.

Both formats say this is not an easy A, with online and in person reviews stressing few graded items.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

The course content is repeatedly described as hard, detailed, and beyond normal examples, even when the .

Online and in person comments both describe challenging content, with little evidence that either format is easier.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

, and several warn that skipping class makes passing unlikely.

Both formats include strict attendance comments, while a .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

24/100

Most students do not recommend him because the , and pressure outweigh the .

Online and in person , though a minority of advanced students recommend him for deep learning.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

16/100

Students repeatedly say he gives little credit unless work follows his exact method.

Format shift

Both formats show harsh grading, with online reviews adding complaints about exact work and in person reviews stressing few graded items.

Workload

Heavy

26/100

The workload is heavy because students must do .

Format shift

Online reviews mention optional but , while in person reviews emphasize time pressure and .

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

, but the dominant experience is frustration with , and harsh exams.

Format shift

Both formats contain strong praise from a minority and severe criticism from many students.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

90/100

Grades are usually driven by quizzes, midterms, and .

Format shift

Online and in person reviews consistently describe the class as test heavy.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person reviews are also harsh, with many students , and low confidence in passing.

Main concern

In person students and grades depending on very few items.

What students said

“This was without the hardest class .”
MATH1C
“You still have to work for your grade and there are only a couple things he grades”
MATH2A
“STAY AWAY.”
MATH1C

Remote format

Online

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews describe clear lectures for some students but , and frequent warnings to avoid the class.

Main concern

Online students repeatedly report , and heavy pressure.

What students said

“This class is good if you want to learn DE but not if you want an easy A.”
MATH2A
“STAY AWAY FROM HIS CLASS, TRUST ME”
PRECALC43
“ and look for another professor.”
MATH43

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is mixed because some quizzes and , but , and method rules as strict.

Test HeavyTake-Home TestsProctored FinalStrict Method GradingCamera Rules Mentioned

Assessment risk

Varies

38/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person reviews describe exams and quizzes as the main grade source, with hard finals and strict method-based credit.

Quizzes And TestsHard FinalFew Graded ItemsStrict Method Grading
“There are only 3 Midterms and 8 Quizzes and a final”
CAL1B
“ although tough.”
MATH1C
“He will give you 0 on midterm unless you have the exact solutions as he has.”
MATH32

Online

Online reviews mention take-home quizzes or tests in some courses, but , and .

Take-Home TestsHard FinalCamera Position ConcernStrict Method Grading
“ ”
MATH2A
“a 2 hour 5 question final that no one finished”
MATH2A
“he may suspend you from the exam if he don't like something like camera position”
MATH32

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“This class is good if you want to learn DE but not if you want an easy A.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

38/100

“His lectures were good and clear but .”

⚖️

16/100

“Either you do all your work his way, or you get no credit.”

👍 Recommendation Level

24/100

“ and look for another professor.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are thorough and easy to understand
  • He is a great lecturer and a .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • This was by FAR the hardest math class I have ever taken.
  • You need to dedicate at least 15 hours a week of
  • the class, and .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Student Risk

  • STAY AWAY.
  • if you want to pass or if you want a good grade.
  • There were 40 students at the start class, and less than 10 by the time of the final.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

299

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

The judgment is credible because it uses 50 reviews across several years and both formats, with and grading.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5154
4 out of 537
3 out of 534
2 out of 515
1 out of 559

Course coverage

MATH1C16 reviews
MATH2A9 reviews
MATH435 reviews
CALC1A4 reviews
MATH323 reviews
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1A2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 1 · A 4 · A- 1

B range

4

B+ 1 · B- 3

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 2

D range

4

D+ 1 · D 3

F

4

F 4

No letter grade reported

15

Drop/Withdrawal 6 · Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 6 · Rather not say 1