AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

William Pachas-Flores

MATH8 · MATH54 · CAL3 · MATH4 · MATH2 · MATH15 · CALC1 · MATH13 · MATH11 · MATH10 · MATH7 · 103 lifetime ratings

AI rating
34/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

if you want proof-style rigor and will live in office hours; avoid if you need an easy A or .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHarsh Test-Only GradingMethod-Specific SolutionsHigh Drop RiskOffice Hours LifelineTransfer-Level Rigor
  • ; .
  • He demands his exact solution methods and deducts heavily for small errors.
  • Motivated students who use office hours praise preparation; .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

24/100

As are uncommon without near-perfect exam method-matching; .

; in-person calc comments are especially grim on easy As.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

26/100

Material is college-hard and .

Online and , and linear algebra.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

14/100

penalties for phones, distraction, or rejoining late.

Online and and participation.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

50/100

; the other half warn he will tank your GPA.

Split is strong in both formats, with .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Harsh

18/100

Tiny method or ; partial credit is rare compared with peer professors.

Format shift

and in person.

Workload

Moderate

42/100

but often ungraded; the and office hours.

Format shift

Both formats say do homework to survive tests even when it is not graded.

Teaching experience

Average

49/100

and passion for some clash with reports of condescension and unsupportive online terms.

Format shift

In-person success stories are stronger; online pandemic-era reviews are more negative.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Quizzes and exams decide almost everything; homework and projects help only when counted.

Format shift

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Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person he is respected by prepared students for and rigor, and feared by others for .

Main concern

and unforgiving steps can sink GPAs.

What students said

“He is the ... If the answer is wrong or the way you came to the outcome is off... .”
CALC1
“THIS IS COLLEGE AND NOT EVERYTHING CAN BE EASY OR HANDED ON A PLATTER. Also, Pachas is a supportive teacher”
MATH11
“PACHAS FLORES IS THE . This guy is totally disrespectful, impolite and has no heart.”
MATH54

Remote format

Online

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online sections swing from organized helpful lectures to unsupportive, rude, no-show office hours and harsh exams.

Main concern

, and exams unlike homework hurt remote students hard.

What students said

“Lost signal during class and teacher refused to let me join back and marked me absent.”
MATH54
“Dr. Pachas-Flores was the ... He wants his students to do well.”
MATH54
“stay away if you care about your gpa”
MATH13

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are strict, high-stakes, and graded for .

Test HeavyMethod-Specific AnswersLittle Partial CreditStudy Guides SometimesHomework Not Graded

Assessment risk

Strict

22/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; wrong method means zero even with a right idea.

Exact Method RequiredQuizzes and Multiple ExamsNo Extra Credit Common
“ and are either nothing like the class work or much harder.”
CALC1
“You have to answer test questions in a specific way that he teaches, can't use outside methods.”
MATH54

Online

and little grace for questions.

Hard ExamsStudy GuidesHarsh Grading
“The class average on Exam 1 was a 47%.”
MATH13
“The exams are easy if you are prepared. He posts study guides and and exams.”
MATH54

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He is the . I did all the , but it was never enough because he expects your work to be perfect.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews across calculus, stats, and linear algebra, online and in person. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

49/100

“Great lectures. I really feel prepared for next math classes thanks to this class. .”

⚖️

18/100

“he grades the . mistake.”

📝

22/100

“HW is not for a grade; quizzes and .”

👍 Split Recommendation

50/100

“If you're not a gifted !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and very detailed solutions
  • creates an atmosphere of negativity and fear
  • passionate about mathematics and interested the success of each student

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • if you want an easy A
  • I ended with a B... still ended with a B

Theme 3

🚪

  • Of 30 students, 25 dropped w/8 weeks to go.
  • I had to drop this class after the
  • More than half of the class dropped.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

103

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews with and and formats yield high confidence.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 538
4 out of 518
3 out of 512
2 out of 55
1 out of 530

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

19

A 19

B range

9

B+ 2 · B 7

C range

2

C 1 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

16

Drop/Withdrawal 11 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 2