AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Chau Tran

MA18 · MATH3 · MATH81 · MATH20 · MATH324308 · MATH321684 · MATH18 · MATH2807 · MATH32 · M18 · MATH21 · 35 lifetime ratings

AI rating
31/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
36.84%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

Avoid unless and tolerate strict, presentation-focused grading.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerThick accent barrierTough graderExtra credit lifelineTeaches too fastPolarizing math instructor
  • Many students cannot follow lectures because of accent and speed.
  • and test-heavy, with harsh mark-downs for small mistakes.
  • A minority thrives with , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

A few students earn As with homework, reviews, and , but tough grading and .

Both online and ; easy-A claims are rarer and mostly older in-person comments.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

, and many students say they teach themselves.

Difficulty complaints dominate both formats, with and in-person wipeouts.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

as mandatory and tags warn that skipping means you will not pass.

Online and as yes; a minority say no.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

36/100

Would-take-again sits near 37% and many reviews say switch immediately despite a .

Online recent reviews lean negative; and .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

26/100

Common pattern is one small mistake can cost a full problem and work must match his method for full credit.

Format shift

and picky-method complaints appear in both online and in-person reviews.

Workload

Heavy

27/100

Lots of homework, papers, pop quizzes, and .

Format shift

LOTS OF HOMEWORK and test-heavy tags appear across formats.

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

Accent, speed, and students say he is kind.

Format shift

Online and in-person both hammer communication; positive reviews stress passion more than clarity.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Tests and finals dominate grades; homework and help but often cannot save a .

Format shift

; online also notes quizzes and homework without changing exam weight.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

many call him unintelligible and unfairly strict, while others call him caring if and chase .

Main concern

Thick accent, rapid lectures, and and .

What students said

“ ! He has a very thick accent, which makes it almost impossible to understand anything he is saying.”
MATH32
“Proof of this is my class started with 30-40 students, the class ended with 11 students.”
MATH18
“Great professor. Cares about math, and wants every student to excel.”
MATH18

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online sections still struggle with , and drops; a few praise dedication and unlimited homework attempts.

Main concern

Accent plus fast, unclear explanations make online math especially .

What students said

“Can understand anything because of his accent. He is also extremely rude and the notes don't help because they are handwritten;the notes are bearly understandable.”
MATH32
“accent or and asking for clarification would just make you even more confused.”
MATH3
“he also teaches too fast n whenever someone wants to clarify something, his clarifications will still be hard to understand.”
MATH20

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and ; reviews sometimes match tests but still feel harsh.

Test heavyPop quizzesStrict method gradingPractice exams match testsExtra credit

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and presentation; reviews can mirror exams but errors still cost heavily.

Test heavyPop quizzesMust show work his wayExam reviews similar to tests
“If your work isn't 100% exactly like the way HE does it, then he marks it incorrect.”
MATH324308
“ as the tests.”
MATH20
“ as he would mark down a whole question for one silly mistake.”
MATH324308

Online

Online comments emphasize tough grading, pop quizzes, and .

Pop quizzesTest heavyTough grader
“ ”
MATH32
“Skip class? You won't pass., So ”
MATH20

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Don't get me wrong he's a really smart and awesome guy!! I just don't think teaching is the right thing for him.”

Voice snapshots generated from 35 reviews (6 online, 29 in , and polarizing care. Credibility rating: High.

🗣️ Communication Barrier

25/100

“He has a very thick accent, which makes it almost impossible to understand anything he is saying.”

📉 Recommendation Split

36/100

“ and if you do get him switch immediatly trust me that was the biggest mistake i've ever made!”

❤️

70/100

“Professor Tran's class is not easy, but he is one of the kindest and .”

⚖️

26/100

“If your work isn't 100% exactly like the way HE does it, then he marks it incorrect.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • teaches soo fast
  • He wants you to do well - he also expects you to self study

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • GOD AWFUL teacher!!!
  • he grades presentation (must be PERFECT or )
  • if you read the book with lots of extra credits hi gives there is no way you wouldn't be able to have easy A

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • he's a really smart and awesome guy!!
  • Very dedicated professor!
  • he is a bit picky but he will do the impossible to help anyone in need.

Data context

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Analysis sample

35

Recent reviews read by the AI

35

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

35 detailed reviews across many years and courses show a consistent polarized pattern on accent, pace, and .

Inside 35 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 56
1 out of 512

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

5

A 5

B range

2

B 2

C range

3

C 2 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

12

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 6 · Rather not say 3