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Mathematics

Lee Chang

MAT117 · MATH117 · STATISTICS · MATH137 · MATH130 · MATH100 · 177 lifetime ratings

AI rating
29/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
40.7%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

Avoid unless you are thick-skinned, already strong in math, and have no better option.

Best fit · Self Taught ProRude and condescendingTest-heavy statsHarsh gradingOrganized but intimidatingPolarizing personality
  • Many students describe demeaning classroom tone and fear of asking questions.
  • and passable for self-driven workers who follow his methods.
  • , and tough tests reduce cost-effectiveness for most.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

Some students earn As , but , and little partial credit make an A costly.

A few online sections feel easier with ; in-person and summer online feel harsher.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

38/100

Material is standard stats/calc-level, but pace, method rigidity, and intimidation raise the real difficulty.

Online summer intensives amplify the challenge most.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

and skipping is framed as a path to failure.

In-person is strictly attendance-driven; online varies but .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

28/100

and many recent voices .

Older or some online reviews recommend him; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Harsh

24/100

Students report zero late credit, picky method scoring, limited makeups, and little sympathy on emergencies.

Format shift

Online comments also cite zeros for alternate methods and .

Workload

Heavy

26/100

Frequent homework, pop quizzes, and in compressed terms.

Format shift

Online summer reviews cite 5+ hours daily homework.

Teaching experience

Poor

34/100

He knows the subject and , but widespread reports of rudeness and poor help-seeking climate tank the experience.

Format shift

Online organization earns some praise; in-person personality complaints dominate.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Tests, quizzes, and .

Format shift

Both formats are test-heavy; online adds timed windows and Zoom proctoring in some terms.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, and students feeling stupid for questions, though a minority respect blunt honesty and structure.

Main concern

Classroom climate and condescension can damage confidence even when content is learnable.

What students said

“ and all costs.”
STATISTICS
“This guy is so mean. Genuinely the . He made me cry multiple times.”
MATH117
“Yes professor Chang can be brutal with his deliveries but he is honest and there is nothing unexpected in his class which I respect.”
MAT117

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online experiences split between organized easy passes for diligent students and harsh summers with , and Zoom-proctored exams.

Main concern

and unforgiving timing or method rules, plus intimidation when seeking help.

What students said

“As long as you did the and listened to his lectures, I felt it was very easy to do well.”
MAT117
“completely PETTY and horrible to students. Will not accommodate students needs. Very strict and 5+ hours a day of homework.”
MATH130
“ .”
MATH137

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and and timing, with limited recovery options.

Test heavyTimed exam windowsZoom proctoring onlineOpen-note quizzes sometimesNo makeup exams

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and occasional open-note or partner quizzes, but little flexibility.

Test heavyPop quizzesReplace lowest test with final sometimes
“ .”
MAT117
“He if its better.”
MAT117

Online

Some online terms use Zoom-proctored exams and rigid 3-hour test windows; .

Zoom proctored exams3-hour timed windowsHandwritten homework methods
“ .”
MATH137
“He requires students to complete exams within a specific 3-hour time frame on test day.”
MAT117
“Every problem must be written out and hand solved. If you don't write the question down or solve it a different .”
MATH130

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ , if you value your time, energy, or mental stability!!!!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting climate, grading, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Climate

34/100

“literally the rudest professer i've ever met. almost made me cry on multiple occasions.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

28/100

“ and all costs.”

📚 Workload & Exams

26/100

“ . Spent 5+ hours daily and weekends.”

⚖️

24/100

“Offers 0 credit for late work, 0 make up exams (3-hour window), 0 understanding 4 students.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's very good at explaining the course content, however, he can be really sassy
  • He knew what he was talking about but didn't know how to express it to students.
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Difficult, but fair.
  • Not an easy A, but if you are willing to work

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Climate

  • makes you feel stupid and .
  • if you value your time, energy, or mental stability.
  • He made me feel like an idiot and I cried while meeting with him.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

177

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews with strong recent volume consistently flag personality and strictness issues despite a smaller pro-structure minority.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 583
4 out of 524
3 out of 523
2 out of 510
1 out of 538

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 3 · A 15 · A- 1

B range

6

B+ 2 · B 4

C range

2

C 2

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

16

Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 6 · Rather not say 4