AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

David Badal

MATH121 · MATH142 · MATH191 · MATH183 · MATH192 · MATH135 · MATH182 · 41 lifetime ratings

AI rating
98/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
87.8%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

Take Badal if you can keep up with and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear grading pathsLots of homeworkCaring and accessibleFunny lecturesExam practice matches tests
  • Students consistently say homework and quizzes are heavy but directly prepare them for exams.
  • Grades are very achievable because study guides.
  • His humor and lecture style are not for everyone, but and helpful.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

An A is very reachable if students complete the , and practice exams because assessments often reuse the same types of problems.

Both formats support an easy-A path, while online reviews stress keeping up with Pearson work and and similar exams.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

The math content can still be challenging, but clear repetition, practice problems, and .

Online and , though some in-person students found lectures long or .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

Attendance is not always described as strictly mandatory, but students say participation and and understanding.

Online reviews mention participation and , while in-person reviews say missing .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and makes grades predictable for students who do the work.

Both formats are recommended, with in-person reviews especially enthusiastic and online reviews still positive despite workload complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Grading is generous because work, and students mention dropped or replaced scores.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize unlimited attempts and replacement policies, while and allowed notes.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The workload is not light because many reviews mention .

Format shift

Both formats report lots of is easy to fall behind.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Most students describe him as , and very helpful, even when his lecture style is not perfect for everyone.

Format shift

, while online reviews include a few concerns about pacing and grading communication.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades combine homework, quizzes, participation, and exams, but and are heavily prepared by assignments.

Format shift

Online reviews give explicit exam weights near 45 to 60 percent, while and quizzes feeding into tests.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are strongly positive, with students , and a manageable path to an A.

Main concern

Students often mention lots of homework and occasional long or hard-to-follow lectures.

What students said

“You'd be crazy to not get an A in his class, super knowledgeable and a funny guy, makes class fun!”
MATH-142
“If you can get 100% on the .”
MATH182
“There is A LOT of HW and was stressful to keep up with, however the problems and we got a page of notes to use for test.”
Math-182

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews describe a structured Pearson-heavy class with , and generally strong grade support.

Main concern

The workload can pile up quickly and some students disliked lecture pacing or grade timing.

What students said

“Professor Badal and genuinely wants students to succeed.”
MATH142
“Homework and . As long as you do the work, you'll pass.”
MATH142
“ . Just a couple of day ahead. So you need to save those 2/3 days and work hard.”
Math-192

Exam style

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Exams are student-friendly because reviews repeatedly say they mirror homework, quizzes, practice finals, or study guides, with some notes and score-replacement support.

Practice ExamsTests Similar To HomeworkNotes AllowedOnline Pearson TestsFinal Replaces Lowest Exam

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

quizzes, study guides, and notes allowed, with some hard in-person tests but generally strong preparation support.

Notes AllowedStudy GuidesTests Similar To QuizzesIn-Person Exams
“You are allowed a front and .”
Math-182
“Literally showed the and walked through each question step by step.”
MATH-142

Online

Online reviews mention Pearson tests, recycled quiz material, practice tests, and a , but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Pearson TestsPractice TestsFinal Replaces Lowest ExamExams Based On Homework
“ .”
MATH142
“ so be sure to do those.”
MATH142

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Do the work=A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 41 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“He truly cares for his students and has a unique sense of humor.”

📈 Easy A Path

88/100

“You'd be crazy to not get an A in his class, super knowledgeable and a funny guy, makes class fun!”

📝 Workload Reality

48/100

“There is A LOT of HW and was stressful to keep up with.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Very easy to understand his lectures.
  • Lectures are but that comes from a person who finds it hard to focus.
  • His lecture style may take a second to get used to (online at least), but you will get the hang of it.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades And Exams

  • If you can get 100% on the .
  • The problems and we got a page of notes to use for test.
  • .

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • He is always there when you need help and as he wants you to pass.
  • Professor Badal and genuinely wants students to succeed.
  • He tries his hardest to relate to the students and truly wants to see them succeed if they put in the effort.

Data context

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Analysis sample

41

Recent reviews read by the AI

41

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 41 reviews span many years, include both formats, and consistently repeat the same teaching, workload, and .

Inside 41 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 529
4 out of 59
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

40 reported outcomes

A range

26

A+ 10 · A 14 · A- 2

B range

6

B+ 3 · B 3

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 5