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Mathematics

Mark Rinker

MATH142 · MATH194 · MATH191 · MATH294 · MATH90 · MATH192 · STATISTICS · MATH193 · MATH135 · STAT142 · 94 lifetime ratings

AI rating
95/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
92.16%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

Take him if you want a , but STEM majors should be cautious in higher-level courses.

Best fit · Easy A HunterCaring and patientEasy ALenient gradingPractice examsHeavy homework in some classes
  • Most students describe Rinker as , and .
  • Grades are very attainable because of , and practice materials.
  • Some students warn that workload can be high and upper-level STEM courses may feel under-taught.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Getting an A appears very easy because students repeatedly cite easy exams, , partial credit, and many A grades.

Both online and comments stressing short exams and in-person comments stressing partial credit.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Most comments say he makes math and statistics simple, though upper-level courses can feel incomplete or weak for STEM depth.

Online evidence is consistently easy, while but less reliable in higher-level math.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

72/100

, but comments mention canceled or shortened classes and some students barely attending online.

Online reviews imply high flexibility, while is optional.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

, and grade-friendly structure despite some STEM concerns.

Both formats are strongly recommended, but and rigor.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

95/100

Students repeatedly describe him as highly lenient through partial credit, , and easy exams.

Format shift

Both formats show generous grading, with in-person reviews providing the strongest partial-credit evidence.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

The class is often easy, but many comments still mention lots of .

Format shift

Online workload sounds lighter, while in-person workload .

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Most , though a minority say upper-level courses lack depth or structure.

Format shift

Online reviews are uniformly positive, while serious upper-level concerns.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Reviews , and multiple exams, so assessment is mixed.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize short exams and homework, while , and finals.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

for patience, partial credit, and easy exams.

Main concern

Some students mention lots of for STEM preparation.

What students said

“He makes everything so easy to understand and you are sure to pass his class if you just pay attention :)”
MATH142
“His partial credit will !!!!”
MATH191
“ .”
MATH294

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are strongly positive and , and a caring instructor.

Main concern

Online comments .

What students said

“Professor Rinker makes stats super easy.”
MATH142
“Exams are like 10-15 questions and not hard at all.”
MATH142
“literally one of the easiest math professors ever, barely ever went to class, didn't even need textbook”
MATH135

Exam style

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Exams are usually described as easy or well prepared by practice work, with some comments explicitly mentioning open notes or cheat sheets.

Easy ExamsPractice ExamsExtra CreditPartial CreditCheat Sheet or Open Note in Some Classes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe easy tests, practice exams, partial credit, , and some open-note or cheat-sheet exams.

Open Note in One ReviewCheat Sheet in Some ReviewsPractice ExamsPartial CreditExtra Credit
“ and he doesn't post much HW at all.”
MATH142
“ paper as a cheat sheet.”
MATH142
“He gives lots of partial credit for exams, and even gives problems.”
MATH194

Online

and not hard, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Short ExamsEasy Exams
“Exams are like 10-15 questions and not hard at all.”
MATH142
“all exams are like 10-15 questions.”
MATH135

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ and GPA boost, not to learn stats properly.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“He makes everything so easy to understand and you are sure to pass his class if you just pay attention :)”

📈 Easy A Evidence

94/100

“This was an easy A!”

⚖️

95/100

“His partial credit will !!!!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He doesn't make you feel alienated for asking questions, in fact, he encourages you to and goes around the room to make sure you understand.
  • He made it so easy to understand and and helpful.
  • He is sweet and the class is simple, but he really sucks at teaching

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Professor Rinker is a walk in the park and a breath of fresh air.
  • Easy A. Great professor for all those psych majors needing statistics.
  • Not hard to get an A if you just put in some effort.

Theme 3

🧾 About Workload and Exams

  • Although there is a lot of and lenient with accepting late work.
  • , and you get a cheat sheet.
  • 3 tests, 1 midterm, and a final. BEWARE of the midterm as it is the .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

94

Lifetime ratings

93/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, include both formats, and show highly consistent themes with some useful dissent.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 562
4 out of 517
3 out of 511
2 out of 55
1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

46 reported outcomes

A range

40

A+ 11 · A 27 · A- 2

B range

4

B+ 3 · B 1

C range

1

C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1