AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

John Vanderbilt

MATH121 · MATH142 · MATH191 · MATH120 · MA120 · MATH292 · MATH192 · MATH193 · MATH94 · MATH110 · MATH140 · MATH75 · 44 lifetime ratings

AI rating
74/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
42.86%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

Vanderbilt is worth considering if you actively participate and use support, but .

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and helpfulExtra creditClear explanationsParticipation mattersMixed recent reviews
  • Most older and many mid-period reviews praise him as , and fair.
  • Recent in-person reviews are much more .
  • Grades can be attainable through attendance, homework, participation, , and using help.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

, and clear homework can make strong grades realistic, but participation and difficult exams prevent it from being a free A.

Online reviews more often call the A easy with assignments completed, while , and exam performance matter more.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

63/100

Many students say he makes math understandable, though calculus and some recent sections are described as difficult or unclear.

Online lower-level math reviews sound easier, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

Attendance and punctuality matter because students mention participation, tardiness rules, and class behavior expectations.

In-person reviews clearly stress showing up on time, while online , and required face-to-face tests.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

and fairness, but the recent negative cluster lowers confidence in a universal recommendation.

Online reviews are generally favorable with testing cautions, while but weaker in recent reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

Students mention , dropped quizzes or , and final exemptions for high averages.

Format shift

Both formats show grade help, but online reviews also warn that .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Homework and quizzes are common and sometimes long, but many students call the workload manageable or straightforward.

Format shift

, while online reviews focus on assignments plus required tests.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Many students praise his care, clarity, and accessibility, but recent reviews and .

Format shift

Online reviews are mostly positive about communication, while in-person reviews.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Homework, quizzes, and participation matter, but , and face-to-face exams.

Format shift

Online sections often include required in-person tests, while , and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and fairness, but recent reviews are sharply negative about teaching quality and difficulty.

Main concern

The main in-person concern is inconsistent teaching quality by course and a recent cluster of harsh warnings.

What students said

“ on accuracy.”
MATH193
“It is not an easy A. You have to work hard and so that you can get an A.”
MATH142
“Take this teacher! He makes pre calc so easy with and .”
MATH191

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive about care, communication, and , though some warn that .

Main concern

The main online concern is that may carry major grade risk.

What students said

“ week and makes sure everyone knows how to do the work.”
MATH120
“Easy A though if .”
MATH120
“if you can't past the !”
120

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is generally student-friendly because , and straightforward exams, though online face-to-face tests add risk.

Dropped quizzes or testsFinal exemption for high averageNotes allowed in some examsFace-to-face tests in online sectionsStraightforward tests

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention straightforward tests, dropped quizzes or exams, final exemptions, and notes allowed on exams, but .

Dropped quizzes or testsFinal exemption for high averageNotes allowed in some examsStraightforward tests
“2 quizzes will be dropped and 1 exam will be .”
MATH292
“Also, lets you use a half sheet of notes for !”
MATH191
“Prof. Vanderbilt is a . He gives fair amount of hw and .”
MATH193

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention face-to-face tests, online quizzes, four required in-class tests, and a final that may be waived for a high grade, but do .

Face-to-face testsOnline quizzesFinal exemption for high averageReviews do not clearly prove proctoring policy
“I took his class online, exams face to face. .”
MATH120
“ and 4 required in class tests and a final (but if you had over a 92% in the class) Awesome guy.”
MATH140
“if you can't past the !”
120

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He says he wants everyone in his class to be successful, and he means it.”

Voice snapshots generated from 44 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and recommendation. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“He made math more understandable.”

⚖️

72/100

“2 quizzes will be dropped and 1 exam will be .”

📈 Effort and Grades

68/100

“You can succeed in his class and get an A if you arrive on time, participate, do the work.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He made math more understandable.
  • and
  • Sometimes you understand and sometimes you don't.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • It is not an easy A. You have to work hard and so that you can get an A.
  • Easy A though if .
  • If you get a 94% or more, .

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • He really cares about each of his students.
  • and studyreview: use this before tests-he seriously wants you to pass.
  • If he can tell that you are trying he will do a lot to help.

Data context

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Analysis sample

44

Recent reviews read by the AI

44

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-four reviews across many years provide rich evidence, though the long time span and recent negative shift reduce certainty about current sections.

Inside 44 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 528
4 out of 57
3 out of 51
2 out of 54
1 out of 54

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 1 · A 11

B range

2

B+ 1 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2