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Mathematics

Quan Lam

MATH191 · MATH120 · MATH292 · MATH192 · MATH193 · MATH182 · 62 lifetime ratings

AI rating
70/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
51.35%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

Take Lam if you can self-study and want a grade-friendly math class, but if .

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy examsLots of homeworkFunny but inconsistentPractice-test focusedMixed teaching clarity
  • Many students say , so grades can be strong even when lectures are uneven.
  • , but it is frequently completion-based or harder than the exams.
  • Student experience is polarized, with praise for humor and fairness mixed with complaints about rude behavior and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Getting an A is often realistic because and homework is sometimes completion-based, though the .

Online and , but online success depends more on self-teaching.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

66/100

The math content is often described as straightforward or easier than expected, but fast and students.

In-person comments more often call the class easy, while online comments emphasize self-learning.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

, though some students say the grade can survive absences.

Online attendance appears looser in one review, while in-person .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

61/100

and grade potential, but many warn against him because of unclear teaching or rude interactions.

In-person recommendations are split but include many strong positives, while online recommendations are mostly negative except for self-learners.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

74/100

Grades are often forgiving because exams resemble practice tests and tough-grader complaints.

Format shift

Both formats show easy tests, but in-person reviews contain more evidence of practice-test alignment and grade leniency.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

as a lot, but it is usually manageable and useful for exams.

Format shift

Both online and reviews more often saying it prepares students well.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Teaching is highly inconsistent, with clear praise from some students and serious complaints about disorganization, speed, and disrespect from others.

Format shift

Online teaching is rated weaker overall, while and sharp criticism.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

, and homework, with many comments emphasizing exam preparation and test similarity.

Format shift

Both formats are test-heavy, while , quizzes, and finals.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and frequent homework, but teaching quality and student respect vary sharply.

Main concern

Lectures can be fast, disorganized, or hard to understand for students who need guidance.

What students said

“ as the .”
MATH292
“ .”
MATH193
“Professor Lam is very difficult to understand, and ”
MATH292

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative about teaching support, but and self-learners can earn good grades.

Main concern

Students report weak communication and little useful instruction online.

What students said

“Self-learning class.”
MATH192
“If you are a self-learner, you will get good grades in his class.”
MATH193
“ (not proctored, 2 hour window, honest system).”
MATH192

Exam style

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Exams are generally student-friendly because many students say exams.

Practice Tests Similar To ExamsEasy TestsHomework Harder Than ExamsNot Proctored OnlineCheat Sheets Allowed In Some In-Person Classes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

exams, exams are easier than homework, and some classes allow cheat sheets or a noncumulative final.

Practice Exams Match TestsExams Easier Than HomeworkCheat Sheets AllowedNoncumulative Final
“ as the .”
MATH292
“ .”
MATH193
“Cheat sheets are allowed.”
MATH193

Online

Online exam evidence is limited but includes one explicit report of and easy tests.

Not ProctoredTwo-Hour WindowStudy Guide Similar To TestsEasy Tests
“not proctored, 2 hour window, honest system”
MATH192
“ ”
MATH192
“ .”
MATH193

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Took this class over the summer. His lectures can be hard to understand at times but makes it very easy to get a good grade in the class.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“Professor Lam is very difficult to understand, and his lectures are disorganized with frequent off-topic or inappropriate jokes.”

📈 Easy Grade Path

82/100

“ as the .”

📝 Workload Pattern

48/100

“He assigns lots of test.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures can be hard to understand at times but makes it very easy to get a good grade in the class.
  • He is one of the .
  • His lectures are easily understandable when you're in class but the .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • , and the HW is graded by completion.
  • .
  • Never been good at math, but with Lam, everything clicked. Funny guy. Easy A.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Student Experience

  • Highly rude, though, and he'll insult you for asking an honest question if he thinks it sounds dumb.
  • He could care less if you pass or fail his class.
  • Really chill dude. .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

62

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The evidence is strong because 50 reviews span many years, multiple courses, both formats, and , and teaching quality.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 527
4 out of 513
3 out of 55
2 out of 55
1 out of 514

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

40 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 5 · A 18 · A- 2

B range

8

B+ 2 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

2

D 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 4