AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

C R Dean

MATH54 · MATH85 · MATH2 · MATH20 · MATH1406 · MATH84 · MATH31 · MATH32 · MATH50 · 39 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
96.97%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you struggle with math and are willing to do the homework; he is widely seen as one of the .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear math explainerFunny and caringHomework-heavy but helpfulCurves and extra creditStats confidence builder
  • Students who fear math repeatedly say Dean makes stats and and even enjoyable.
  • Pearson or and useful; and often get curved.
  • Online sections report unproctored exams; and participation.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

and , and asking questions usually yields strong grades even for weak math students.

Online reviewers stress unproctored exams; and curves.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

Content is real college math or stats, but so most students can follow with effort.

Both formats call the material manageable under his teaching.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

Many sections list attendance mandatory or warn that skipping means you will not pass, though some call it optional.

; online evidence is limited.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him as the clearest, funniest, most supportive math professor, especially for stats.

Strong recommendation appears in both online and in-person reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

, and is called a fair grader when students put in work.

Format shift

Leniency notes appear in both formats, with more grade detail in person.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Lots of Pearson or and helpful, but many call the volume annoying.

Format shift

; online also uses Pearson.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

, and genuine care make him a standout for anxious math students.

Format shift

Teaching praise is consistent online and in person.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

, but grades are often driven by multiple exams and a .

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and structured around homework plus tests, with many saying effort directly maps to grades.

Main concern

Lots of homework and ; missing class can hurt.

What students said

“I have always struggled with math, but Prof. Dean taught statistics in such a simplified way that it was impossible not to grasp what was being discussed.”
MATH54
“Math is hard and statistics is hard, but Professor Dean made it as easy as possible.”
MATH54
“THE BEST. PERIOD.”
MATH31

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and and strong care during remote terms.

Main concern

Still requires Pearson/MyLab purchase and .

What students said

“We had to buy the Pearson MyLab for 69.99 but the .”
MATH2
“he is by far the , and easy-to-understand professor!”
MATH54
“Very thorough with and funny!”
MATH54

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are usually straightforward with curves and ; online .

Unproctored online examsCurves and extra creditStraightforward testsHomework mirrors exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as straightforward, curved, and paired with study guides or .

Curves testsExtra credit before examsStraightforward examsHomework prepares tests
“curbs tests. ”
MATH20
“if you do the does round up.”
MATH54
“gives a plethora of .”
MATH20

Online

Online reviews state exams were not proctored and that .

Unproctored examsPearson MyLabExtra credit
“the . The homework and so pay attention and you'll get an A.”
MATH2

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“I have always struggled with math, but Prof. Dean taught statistics in such a simplified way that it was impossible not to grasp what was being discussed.”

Voice snapshots generated from 40 reviews (3 online, 37 in person), highlighting clarity, care, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“If your horrible at math and want to actually learn the material he's your guy. Literally the .”

👍 Recommendation

94/100

“Hands down one of the . .”

📚

48/100

“There was a fair amount of , but it was beneficial in succeeding in the class.”

⚖️

76/100

“ and quizzes, so don't freak out if you aren't the .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His teaching style is straightforward, and his humor made the class fun!
  • He teaches with clarity making statistics enjoyable and relatable to real-life situations.
  • He is very relax, chill, and laid back.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • So long as you put in the effort, you'll do well.
  • Even if you are bad at math like me you'll pass.
  • Your grade reflects how much effort you put in

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He cares, just ask questions if you need help.
  • Prof Dean is a combination of what all professors should be.
  • He's a real gem and he's the real MVP for me.

Data context

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Analysis sample

40

Recent reviews read by the AI

39

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Forty reviews with recent detailed comments, strong grade reporting, and high consistency on teaching quality support high credibility.

Inside 40 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 533
4 out of 56
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

33 reported outcomes

A range

22

A+ 5 · A 16 · A- 1

B range

9

B+ 4 · B 4 · B- 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

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