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Mathematics

J Brecha

MATH121 · MATHEMATICS · MATH120SP · MATH75SP · MATH120 · MATH195 · MATH110 · MATH135 · MATH075 · 20 lifetime ratings

AI rating
45/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
25%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you can learn steadily, but avoid the online version unless you are already strong in math.

Best fit · Self Taught ProClear in person explanationsHeavy homeworkTest heavyMixed helpfulnessStrict calculator rules
  • , especially in lower math courses.
  • Online reviews are strongly negative because students , and .
  • The course can work for students already comfortable with math, but struggling students may feel unsupported.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

39/100

Getting an A appears possible for strong math students, but , and .

Online evidence is much harsher, while but still real work.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Lower math courses can feel understandable with , but online algebra and .

Online reviews describe a harder self-taught experience, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Reviews do not clearly prove a , though online students had required on-campus tests.

Online evidence mentions on-campus tests, while .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

43/100

but strongly warn against the online courses.

, while in-person reviews are mixed to positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

32/100

Students mention , and calculator limits.

Format shift

Online reviews show stricter grading pressure, while but still strict tools.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

as lots, tons, weekly, or unusually high.

Format shift

Online workload is described as especially heavy, while of homework.

Teaching experience

Average

54/100

and helpful, but online students report little direct teaching and poor support.

Format shift

Online teaching experience is weak, while but inconsistent.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades , and major tests, with some test-heavy courses.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize tests and homework, while in-person reviews mention , and a final.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, but many students praise her clarity, organization, and help in basic math courses.

Main concern

Some students say she makes mistakes, can be boring, and .

What students said

“ , and always spends time answering questions.”
MATH075
“She makes way to many mistakes when teaching, and doesn't even notice.”
MATH120
“Tons of homework and never eases up on anything.”
MATH110

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students describe a tests, and limited help.

Main concern

Online reviews repeatedly say support is weak and the workload is heavy.

What students said

“Not much teaching - you are learning from an online system.”
MATH135
“TONS of homework and the 3 tests are heavily weighted.”
MATH135
“I asked for help from Ms. Brecha multiple timesand absolutely no help at all.”
MATH120SP

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

no notes, calculator limits, and heavily weighted exams.

On-Campus TestsNo NotesNo Graphing CalculatorBasic Calculator OnlyHeavily Weighted Tests

Assessment risk

Strict

30/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention calculator limits and tests drawn from homework, but .

Basic Calculator OnlyHomework-Based TestsFinal Note Card
“The quizzes and and worksheets.”
MATH075
“She allows only basic calculator for quizzes and test.”
MATH075
“ and back note card.”
MATH075

Online

Online reviews explicitly describe on-campus tests with no notes, no graphing calculator, and .

On-Campus TestsNo NotesNo Graphing CalculatorHeavily Weighted Tests
“ .”
MATH135
“Only a few tests so LOTS to remember - NO notes.”
MATH135
“Graded mostly on 4 tests, no graphing calc, no note sheet.”
MATH135

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you aren't .”

Voice snapshots generated from 20 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

54/100

“ , and always spends time answering questions.”

⚖️

32/100

“Graded mostly on 4 tests, no graphing calc, no note sheet.”

📚 Workload

28/100

“TONS of homework and the 3 tests are heavily weighted.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Great teacher. Brecha is the first math teacher I've ever had that actually makes it easy to understand.
  • Not much teaching - you are learning from an online system.
  • Not a .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Class is rather easy if and pay attention.
  • Super hard. .
  • You do have to work hard, but if you tend to be a math person it works out well with her.

Theme 3

🧾

  • TONS of homework and the 3 tests are heavily weighted.
  • , and the is online.
  • Tons of homework and never eases up on anything.

Data context

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Analysis sample

20

Recent reviews read by the AI

20

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

There are 20 reviews across many years with consistent themes about format differences, workload, and teaching clarity.

Inside 20 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 55
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 54

Course coverage

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