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MATH150UD · MATH194 · MATH191 · MATH294 · MATH90 · MATH289 · MATH090 · MATH292 · MATH192 · MATH090E · MATH135 · URQC9ELUE3 · MATH90E · 54 lifetime ratings

AI rating
79/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
80.77%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want a and are willing to practice seriously for exams.

Best fit · Effort For RewardStrong math explainerCaring and accessibleTough examsPractice-heavyFormat-sensitive
  • Students usually praise his clarity, caring attitude, office-hour support, and .
  • The course is not a guaranteed easy A because and .
  • Online reviews are more mixed, with complaints , and uneven structure.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

67/100

A is realistic for students who complete homework and practice, but low-effort A.

and study guides prepare students, while online reviews report harder tests and more self-teaching.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The math content ranges from algebra to calculus and upper-division-style proof work, so the material is intellectually real even when well taught.

Online sections feel more challenging because lecture videos and self-study demands are heavier, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as strictly mandatory, but many comments say skipping class hurts understanding and participation matters.

, while online reviews emphasize watching lectures and using office hours.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

and support, but and online structure create meaningful hesitation.

In-person recommendation evidence is stronger than online evidence, where several students disliked the format.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

56/100

Grading seems fair with some curves, drops, , partial credit, and homework boosts, but .

Format shift

, and , while online reviews include both partial credit and tough grading complaints.

Workload

Moderate

47/100

The workload is steady and practice-heavy, with , and .

Format shift

Online students especially mention long videos and draining prep, while as useful but time-consuming.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

He is widely seen as caring, energetic, and clear, though a .

Format shift

, while online reviews are more split because the video-heavy structure frustrates some students.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and finals, with exams carrying high practical importance.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes, tests, WebAssign, and videos, while , and participation.

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

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, energy, support, and exam preparation, though tests remain challenging.

Main concern

Students still , and prepare for .

What students said

“He really helps break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand material.”
MATH192
“ , but he allows notecards.”
MATH192
“ though, but HW and .”
MATH292

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed, praising his care and but criticizing , and heavy self-study.

Main concern

Online students may , and more independent learning.

What students said

“ .”
MATH194
“There were hours of lectures that you had to watch before class, and the but they were very long and draining.”
MATH292
“ but helped prepare for .”
MATH191

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because many students report , though practice materials, drops, and notecards can soften the risk.

Hard ExamsPractice ExamsDropped Lowest TestNotecards AllowedCumulative Final

Assessment risk

Standard

43/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but also study guides, practice exams, homework-aligned quizzes, and notecards in at least one section.

Hard ExamsPractice ExamsNotecards AllowedStudy Guides
“ , but he allows notecards.”
MATH192
“Practice exams set you up for the exams, and the .”
MATH192
“ though, but HW and .”
MATH292

Online

Online reviews mention hard tests, quizzes, assessments every other Sunday, and a , but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policies.

Hard TestsHard QuizzesCumulative FinalDropped Lowest Test
“ .”
MATH194
“ resources he gives you.”
MATH294
“He has his assessments every other Sunday and a .”
MATH292

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He really helps break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand material.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting teaching strength, exam difficulty, workload, and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“He really helps break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand material.”

🧪

43/100

“ BUT . BE CAREFUL.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

82/100

“This was the .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is very good at explaining the material.
  • His lectures are funny and will definitely make you interested in Calculus 3.
  • He goes above and beyond to make sure that no one gets left behind.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Exams are so difficult.
  • , so 100% is guaranteed if you put the time in.
  • The 105%, and as I finished it in 30 mins.

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

  • Lots of videos to watch before class, but they go super in depth.
  • Learned nothing but easy A.
  • Lectures mostly introduce hw materials to an extent and will require you to teach yourself on more difficult questions.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

54

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across a long time span give detailed and consistent patterns, with and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 536
4 out of 59
3 out of 55
2 out of 52
1 out of 52

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

29

A+ 6 · A 22 · A- 1

B range

7

B+ 1 · B 6

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 2