Mehrzad Maknouni

MATH18 · MAT21 · MATH20 · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 34/100
RMP rating: 2.8/5
Take again: 36.36%
Difficulty: 3.2

The decision

Avoid unless you already know algebra basics and can handle a fast, strict math classroom.

Best fit · Self Taught ProFast-Paced LecturesHeavy HomeworkPop QuizzesPolarizing PersonalitySelf-Study Often Required

Works better for students with solid algebra .
Multiple students report yelling, rushing, and making people feel stupid.
Prepared students can still earn As .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

As are available if you master every problem type, but .

In person has more A success stories; online grades and tone look harsher.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Pace is fast and assumes algebra fluency; weaker students get lost quickly.

Both formats complain about speed; online adds upload and support friction.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

and stress paying attention in lecture.

In ; online also often marks mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

34/100

and several reviews warn students away despite a few strong fans.

Online recommendations are weaker than the better in-person experiences.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

36/100

Tests reward full problem mastery and several call him a .

Format shift

In if prepared; online complaints focus on unforgiving attitude.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Lots of , and easy fall-behind risk if .

Format shift

; online scanning of paper work adds friction.

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

and checks understanding; many report yelling, rushing, and demeaning interactions.

Format shift

Online reviews are harsher on tone; in and .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Homework supports learning, but , and .

Format shift

In person notes multiple-choice tests and pop quizzes; online still centers exams and heavy HW.

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

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

some praise checks for understanding and As for hard workers; , and demeaning comments.

Main concern

, and harsh interpersonal moments.

What students said

“Chill class + good prof if .”
MAT21

“Gave us a pop quiz and "jokingly" told me he hated me for .”
MAT21

“Maknouni is the !”
MATH18

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews skew very , and refusal to meet students halfway.

Main concern

, and harsh tone make online learning feel impossible for weaker students.

What students said

“ . HE IS AN AWFUL TEACHER.”
MATH20

“The amount of , and will not meet you halfway.”
MATH20

“Good at explaining things, even if he wasn't the most enthusiastic or passionate about the topic.”
MAT21

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

lecture details can hurt; no strong open-book claims.

Multiple Choice TestsPop QuizzesHomework Due on Exam DaysFast-Paced Review

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person tests are multiple choice with pop quizzes and .

Multiple Choice TestsPop QuizzesHW Due Exam Day

“The .”
MAT21

“4 tests, 1 final and hw due the day of each test.”
MATH18

Online

Online comments emphasize rushed instruction and .

Heavy HomeworkFast LecturesStrict Expectations

“He goes through the material too quick it's hard to understand, especially for people who struggle with math.”
MATH20

“When I mentioned that I hired a tutor to help me after he said I wasn't trying enough, he said "no excuses."”
MATH20

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“ . HE IS AN AWFUL TEACHER. HE YELLS AT EVERYONE AND RUSHES THROUGH THE CLASS.”
Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews, highlighting pace, tone, and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

38/100

“ and did not make sense to me.”

⚠️ Classroom Tone

25/100

“I think he likes to make his students feel stupid.”

📚 Workload

28/100

“Lots of homework. Very easy to fall behind on the homework if you don't do it when it's assigned.”

👍 For Prepared Students

55/100

“If you do the homework and study (just like any other class) you will get an A!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Goes through the material very quickly.
He thoroughly checks in with each student to see if you understand
He yells A LOT which I really did not appreciate.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

if u .
I ended up teaching myself the material by doing the homework
Passed w 98%.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Climate

HE MAKES YOU FEEL STUPID.
jokingly told me he hated me for
Most of the time he was rude to students who asked questions

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

58/100

Evidence confidence

Only 11 reviews with mixed eras and polarized views reduce confidence versus larger samples.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 51

4 out of 54

3 out of 52

2 out of 50

1 out of 54

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 2 · A 3

B range

No reported values

C range

C 1

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1