AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Herb Libow

MATH · MATH84 · PREALGE · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating
32/100
RMP rating
2.4/5
Take again
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Difficulty
2.4

The decision

Avoid unless and memorize his personal definition language.

Best fit · Self Taught ProConfusing LecturesOwn Algebra LanguageSlow PaceBoard ErrorsPolarizing Math
  • Many students say and definitions are idiosyncratic
  • A minority pass easily by following his exact methods word for word
  • Overall tone is avoid for real learning in prealgebra or Math 84

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Some report easy As by following his methods exactly; others say confusion leads to failure.

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Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content is basic algebra but his delivery makes simple ideas feel hard.

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Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

No strict policy is stated, but success seems tied to attending and learning his methods.

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Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

28/100

Many urge dropping immediately; positive notes are fewer and often about ease not teaching.

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Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Grades can be fine if you mirror his methods, but fairness feels uneven when confusion sets in.

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Workload

Light

70/100

; the burden is decoding lectures more than volume.

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Teaching experience

Poor

28/100

Frequent reports of , and off-topic talk.

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

problem solving.

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person Math 84/prealgebra is slow and ; some still get easy grades by copying his methods exactly.

Main concern

, and tests on his personal wording of terms.

What students said

“RUN!!! If you have signed up for this class when listed as "staff" and find out AND FIND ANOTHER CLASS.”
MATH84
“he does not know how to teach at all.”
PREALGE
“Really easy class. Alot of people didn't like him cause but you just have to learn how to follow his instructions and his new language of algrebra.”
MATH84

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, not only working problems.

Word-for-Word DefinitionsHis Own Algebra LanguageIn-Person Tests

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; problem-only strength is not enough for many.

Word-for-Word DefinitionsHis Own Algebra LanguageIn-Person Tests
“Professor Libow wants the students to learn HIS own definitions (word for word) of algebra-terms, but he only "tells" them to you - he doesn't give you something to study.”
MATH84
“u have to write exactly what the meaning of a word means.”
PREALGE

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“RUN!!! If you have signed up for this class when listed as "staff" and find out AND FIND ANOTHER CLASS.”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 , and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🚫 Teaching Quality

28/100

“he does not know how to teach at all.”

📉 Recommendation

28/100

“You'll die in his class! Trust the students on this site that have given him a bad rating.”

🗣️ His Own Language

40/100

“you just have to learn how to follow his instructions and his new language of algrebra.”

🐢 Board Errors

30/100

“Students have to correct his errors when Libow writes our math problems on the board.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

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  • He makes the most basic info completely complicated
  • He tries to help everyone and his .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • I didn't even try hard enough or study for tests and I still got an A.
  • Easy to pass his class if you follow his methods.
  • You'll die in his class!

Theme 3

⚠️ About Class Issues

  • he often get the wrong answers
  • He's a little loopy and has poor hearing
  • OMG!!! BORING!!!

Data context

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Analysis sample

18

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

18 in-person reviews over many years show a minority.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

MATH8416 reviews
MATH1 review
PREALGE1 review

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