AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Maribel Lopez

MATH · MATH2667 · MATHMATH · MATH54 · MATH4 · MATH81 · MATH2117 · MATH85 · MATH20 · MATH18 · MATH31 · MATH49 · MATH50 · 87 lifetime ratings

AI rating
34/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
38.24%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

if you are already strong in math and ready for a .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerLightning-Fast LecturesTest HeavyPicky GradingHeavy HomeworkPolarizing Math Teacher
  • Lectures move extremely fast; many students say .
  • Workload is high with frequent quizzes, exams, and .
  • She is often described as kind personally but strict and picky as a grader.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

30/100

As are possible with daily study and office hours, but picky partial credit and As rare.

; the few online reviews also describe high effort for solid grades.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

26/100

Precalc, finite, and stats content combined with blistering lecture speed makes the class feel hard even when topics are standard.

In-person pace complaints dominate; and long lectures.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

and students say missing class means you cannot catch up because lectures are unrecorded.

and skip-class risks; online adds limited email response.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

36/100

Take-again is under 40% and many recent students explicitly say pick another professor if you struggle with math.

; the tiny online sample is split between inspirational and too-fast.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

26/100

Tough-grader and picky partial-credit complaints are common; .

Format shift

; online also tags tough grader with MyMathLab quizzes.

Workload

Heavy

24/100

Daily multi-hour homework, weekly quizzes, and .

Format shift

Both formats report lots of homework; .

Teaching experience

Average

42/100

Supporters praise clarity, patience, and preparation for later math; critics say she races, skips steps, and forces self-teaching.

Format shift

Polarization is strongest in person; online sample is too small for a separate pattern beyond pace.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Quizzes and ; but often low percentage weight.

Format shift

; online uses MyMathLab quizzes plus long lecture participation.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Dominant in-person picture , and ; supporters say she prepares you well if you grind.

Main concern

Pace and foundation.

What students said

“She talks sooooooooooo fast omg. There is a lot of homework... There is always a .”
MATH
“this is first time I feel like I actually am able to understand what is going on.”
MATH50
“She worked so fast and didn't really let you ask questions because she was worried about falling behind.”
MATH20

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and kind; others cite fast pace, long lectures, and MyMathLab load.

Main concern

Fast instruction plus long live lectures and .

What students said

“ and over a problem a few times and give extra examples”
MATH49
“She goes way too quick and .”
MATH2667
“Don't miss class, be ready to work around the clock, and ask all questions in class, she doesn't answer her emails often.”
MATH54

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and , and graded strictly with limited forgiveness.

Weekly QuizzesFrequent ExamsNo Calculator SometimesPicky Partial CreditMyMathLab

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person students report weekly quizzes, multi-exam schedules, occasional no-calculator rules, and .

Quiz almost every weekMultiple exams plus finalNo calculator in some classesShow work for partial credit
“She did not let you use calculators at all.”
MATH20
“ if you forgot to put an equal sign for your step by step solutions.”
MATH20

Online

Online reviews mention MyMathLab assignments and quizzes plus long live lectures; .

MyMathLab quizzesLong live lecturesParticipation matters
“3 hour long lecture, assignments and some quizzes on my mathlab.”
MATH2667
“sometimes she creates assignments midweek that are then due before the weekend.”
MATH54

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“you'll be ok if you're already good at math but she goes so fast oh my God. and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 math reviews with 47 in-person and 3 , and care-versus-strictness. Credibility rating: High.

⚡ Breakneck Pace

26/100

“Her lectures move extremely fast, you'll be rushing to keep up with the note taking only to realize you've absorbed ZERO of the information.”

📚

24/100

“There is always a . Also, she offers only a few opportunities.”

❤️ Kind but Tough

50/100

“Is she strict? Yes. But is she fair? Yes.”

👎 Recommendation Risk

36/100

“If you are not good a math DO NOT take this class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She talks sooooooooooo fast omg
  • She takes time to answer questions and is constantly checking in with her students
  • Does not break down any steps of how to do problems

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Impossible if you don't spend hours per week on your own studying
  • picky is an understatement when talking about the
  • Most people failed in my class. I went everyday and got a D

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Ms. Lopez really cares about her students
  • Professor Lopez is one of the kindest professors at SMC
  • she's a sweet person but terrible teacher

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

87

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews with long time span, rich detail, and consistent , and strict testing.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 2 · A 7 · A- 1

B range

10

B+ 4 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

5

D+ 3 · D 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

8

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 1