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Mathematics

Guojao Liao

MATH26 · MATH81 · MATH85 · MATH20 · MATH2 · MATH84 · MATH32 · MATH22 · MATH21 · MATH4017 · 36 lifetime ratings

AI rating
54/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Take him mainly if and ; online sections look far more grade-friendly than older in-person reports.

Best fit · Self Taught ProPractice Tests Match ExamsPolarizing TeachingAccent BarrierEasy Online MyLabCaring When Asked
  • Tests and , so grades can be strong if you drill those problems.
  • Online Math 2 reviews praise unproctored multi-attempt quizzes and finals; and accent.
  • Many students say .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

, and unproctored multi-attempt online assessments make an A reachable with steady practice more than deep originality.

Online reviews show multi-attempt unproctored MyLab grading; in-person reviews still stress sample-test matching but .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Most sections are lower-level math with average difficulty ratings, though higher courses .

Online comments call Math 2 a breeze; than when content is advanced.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

as mandatory, with tags warning that skipping hurts your chance to pass.

Online is mixed (some optional, some required); as mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

, but praise and harsh avoid warnings are both common depending on section and .

Recent online reviews recommend him strongly; yourself.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

, and multi-attempt online work push grades up for diligent students.

Format shift

Online multi-attempt MyLab is more forgiving; in-person still rewards drilling samples but .

Workload

Light

62/100

Workload is manageable if and ; not described as overwhelming for most lower-level sections.

Format shift

Online work is deadline-based on your own schedule; but still doable.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Students split between patient helpful teaching and with a hard-to-follow accent.

Format shift

Online students often feel supported and clear; long time span.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Grades center on quizzes, tests, and a as supporting practice.

Format shift

Online assessments live on MyLab; in-person emphasizes practice guides and chapter tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and exam-like samples, while many say lectures are , English is unclear, and you must learn from the book.

Main concern

Communication and teaching clarity are the main risks, especially for .

What students said

“He would give a , and the questions in as those given in samples, just different numbers.”
Math2
“He is very hard to understand, and some of the questions on the .”
MATH32
“He doesn't speak ... the worst math teacher I've ever met in my life.”
MATH84

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online students describe a straightforward, student-success oriented experience with , and unproctored finals that closely track practice work.

Main concern

You still need to complete deadlines and practice; a few note that elaboration only comes if you ask.

What students said

“Each assignment on MyLab (including quizzes and the own time without proctoring, and usually had 2-3 attempts available to retake for a higher grade.”
Math2
“The . He also gave the class 6 hours to take our time and finish the final.”
Math2
“Whatever he teaches will be on the exam and quizzes. There is no tricks just straigh forward.”
MATH22

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams usually look like given samples or MyLab practice, and and retakes.

Practice Tests Match Real ExamsMulti-Attempt QuizzesUnproctored Online FinalMyLab Assessments

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, but few details prove proctoring software; exams still feel straightforward if you practice.

Sample Tests Match ExamsChapter Review Questions on QuizzesIn-Person Tests
“the questions in as those given in samples, just different numbers.”
Math2
“At the end of every chapter he will give you questions to review just study those questions because most of them in the quiz”
MATH20

Online

Online reviews consistently describe unproctored MyLab quizzes and and flexible timing.

Unproctored MyLab Final2-3 Quiz AttemptsOpen Timing Windows
“The . He also gave the class 6 hours to take our time and finish the final.”
Math2
“Each assignment on MyLab (including quizzes and the own time without proctoring”
Math2

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Whatever he teaches will be on the exam and quizzes. There is no tricks just straigh forward. He is open to questions and sometimes you have to ask him to elaborate more. Otherwise, do your HW and practice exams and you'll pass the class with an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 36 reviews (6 online, 30 in , and online MyLab leniency. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Clarity Split

48/100

“He is very hard to understand, and some of the questions on the .”

📈 Easy A via Practice

78/100

“He would give a , and the questions in as those given in samples, just different numbers.”

💻 Online Assessment Freedom

85/100

“The . He also gave the class 6 hours to take our time and finish the final.”

❤️

70/100

“If you have any questions to ask and friendly to teach you.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He shuts questions down, has no regard for students
  • Clarity and helpfulness is what you can count on
  • most of the students had to study and

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The class is too easy
  • do your HW and practice exams and you'll pass the class with an A

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

  • without proctoring, and usually had 2-3 attempts available
  • genuinely wants his students to succeed

Data context

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Analysis sample

36

Recent reviews read by the AI

36

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

36 reviews spanning 2004-2025 with detailed comments; online sample is smaller but themes are consistent within each format.

Inside 36 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
4 out of 55
3 out of 55
2 out of 55
1 out of 510

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 5 · A 4

B range

1

B 1

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 1 · Not_Sure_Yet 1 · Rather_Not_Say 1