AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Charles (Charlie) Johnson

MATH120 · MATH117 · MATH111 · MATH107 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
46/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you already handle math well and can keep up with a fast lecture pace; avoid if .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerFast PacedTest HeavyHandout DrivenTough For Slow LearnersHomework Optional But Essential
  • Lectures move very fast; strong math students thrive, others feel left behind.
  • but is the and test success.
  • Tests and ; recent reviews also call him hard to reach for extensions.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

Students who master handouts and homework , but the course is not free and some call him a .

if ; newer online reviews stress tough grading and no late work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Content difficulty is driven by a very fast lecture pace more than exotic topics, which overwhelms slower or returning math students.

Both formats emphasize speed; online adds self-teaching from the textbook.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

, while others list it as optional or unstated.

In-person is more often mandatory; online reviews .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

50/100

; recommendation hinges on whether you can survive his pace and teach yourself when needed.

; the two online reviews are lukewarm to negative on support.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

44/100

Some say tests are fair if ; others call him a and no extensions.

Format shift

Online more often flags no late work; and .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

, and constant catch-up for a fast course create a heavy math load.

Format shift

Online MATH117 lists weekly quizzes and ; in-person stresses practice handouts and test prep.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

He is repeatedly described as strong at math with useful handouts, but also impatient, too fast, and for many.

Format shift

In-person has both raves and ; online notes boring lectures and self-teaching.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Tests, quizzes, and finals dominate; grade cushion.

Format shift

Online explicitly notes 3 exams plus final; .

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and fast; dedicated students love his clarity and keys, while many call him gifted at math but poor at teaching pace and explanations.

Main concern

Lightning pace, skipped steps, and .

What students said

“Excellent teacher if you put the work in. He moves fast so pay attention.”
MATH107
“Nice guy, but AWFUL teacher. I am good at math, but he's made me hate it again.”
MATH120
“If you do the homework and to pass.”
MATH120

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online MATH117 is straightforward but and and reachability feedback.

Main concern

Hard to reach, no late work, and lectures that force self-teaching from the book.

What students said

“Lectures were boring and didn't , so I definitely had to a lot.”
MATH117
“he is nearly impossible to reach. He also is a and will not accept any late work or .”
MATH117

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Standard math testing with quizzes and several exams; friendliness depends on whether you kept up with handouts.

Multiple ExamsQuiz HeavyHomework As PracticeFast Timed Pace

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and that handouts and homework predict exam success; no proctoring software is described.

Test HeavyHandout Based ExamsPop Quizzes Possible
“ but an easy A on each one if you did the homework.”
MATH120
“ .”
MATH107

Online

Online MATH117 uses , and a final; .

Weekly QuizzesMultiple ExamsFinal ExamNo Late Work
“1 quiz and 2 homework assignments a week, 3 exams, 2 labs, and 1 final.”
MATH117

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He's gifted at math, but not at teaching. Seems impatient if you don't get it right away.”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 reviews, highlighting pace, exams, and split teaching skill. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

52/100

“Excellent teacher if you put the work in. He moves fast so pay attention.”

⚡ Pace Warning

28/100

“ . However, he is extremely helpful when asked questions.”

📝

52/100

“If you do the homework and to pass.”

🚫 Support Gaps

40/100

“I gave birth and he would not let me retake a midterm, gave me an extension of 24 hours.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • Talks fast, skips steps
  • Uses handouts that double as really great study guides.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Test heavy
  • nearly everyone failed the tests, and half dropped.
  • as long as you do the homework

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • answers questions with a smile
  • nearly impossible to reach

Data context

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Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

22 reviews span many years with consistent fast-pace and test-heavy themes, but sparse recent detail and few reported grades lower confidence slightly.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 56
3 out of 50
2 out of 54
1 out of 54

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 2 · A 2 · A- 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Audit/No Grade 1