AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Jody Ryker

MATH1A · MATH1C · MATH2A · 2A · MATH1D · MATH22 · 67 lifetime ratings

AI rating
37/100
RMP rating
2.7/5
Take again
41.18%
Difficulty
4.0

The decision

if you want a proof-heavy, labor-based math class and can handle a large workload without fast communication.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHeavy workloadLabor-based gradingTough A pathMixed teaching qualitySlow communication
  • Grades can be high because , and makeups often soften the grading.
  • The true cost of an A is high because many students .
  • Student experience and severe frustration with , and email response.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A , and makeups, but students repeatedly say the A-level work takes major time and persistence.

Online and online students sounding more frustrated about the workload.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

The material is often theoretical and proof-heavy, and students say the for.

Both formats describe difficult work, while stressful course structure.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

52/100

, but makeups, office hours, and late-work flexibility appear in several reviews.

Online evidence includes mandatory Zoom with makeups, while and office-hour based flexibility.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

42/100

learning and can tolerate heavy work, while many warn others away.

Both formats are polarized, but online .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

50/100

and sometimes forgiving, but students often feel A-level work is judged strictly or vaguely.

Format shift

and curves, while in-person reviews mention both leniency and strict incompletes.

Workload

Heavy

20/100

The dominant and projects that consume many hours.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy work, with online students especially criticizing long lectures and tedious assignments.

Teaching experience

Poor

40/100

Some students find Ryker caring and helpful, but many describe , poor preparation, and slow communication.

Format shift

Online reviews are more negative on communication, while and clarity praise.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Grades appear driven , and completion work rather than traditional exams.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize assignments and projects over exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews also describe heavy work, but they include more praise for , and learning when students keep up.

Main concern

In-person students most , and strict completion standards.

What students said

“Class was very heavy on time with assignments.”
2A
“Lots of work but prof is super lenient and flexible with assignments and grading.”
2A
“The difficulty comes from the process, not the material.”
MATH22

Remote format

Online

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are highly polarized, with some students praising support and flexibility while , and .

Main concern

Online students and weak communication.

What students said

“No tests or quizzes, and the if you didn't do good.”
MATH2A
“ and responses are often vague and don't address the actual issue.”
MATH1C
“Lectures can be 2+ hrs long (3/wk), hw takes forever and makes no sense ( ).”
2A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam pressure is often reduced by projects or take-home formats, but some reviews describe difficult or .

Project Can Replace FinalNo Tests Or Quizzes In Some ClassesTake-Home Final In Some ClassesHard Final In Some Classes

Assessment risk

Varies

65/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

the final, take-home exams, and a weird exam process, but not proctoring or open-book rules.

No MidtermsProject Can Replace FinalTake-Home FinalWeird Exam Process
“ and .”
2A
“ take-home is even harder and takes a lot of time.”
2A
“Even the .”
2A

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention no tests or quizzes in one class, a , and .

No Tests Or QuizzesProject Can Replace FinalTake-Home FinalHard Final
“No tests or quizzes, and the if you didn't do good.”
MATH2A
“Thorough lectures, tough activities graded on completion, , and take home final exam.”
2A
“There is also a and easy project which count for a lot, but there's a .”
2A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you go to office hours and put a lot of effort in the class, you'll do really well, and learn a bunch as well!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and communication. Credibility rating: High.

Teaching Quality

40/100

“Lectures don't make sense so naturally, professor makes the and impossible to comprehend.”

38/100

“Can get an A if you do the A level work + participate + ? + show you care.”

Workload Pressure

20/100

“Probably spend at least 40 hours a and lectures.”

Theme 1

Teaching Style

  • They make sure to help you until you actually understand the concept, willing to schedule a zoom appointment with you at a time that works for you.
  • Lectures are very long, boring, and senseless.
  • Professor Ryker is an awesome teacher.

Theme 2

Difficulty And Grades

  • If you want an A, get ready to work at least 10+ hours a week.
  • The , but graded on completion only (0 or 1).
  • Lots of work but prof is super lenient and flexible with assignments and grading.

Theme 3

Workload And Communication

  • and responses are often vague and don't address the actual issue.
  • and .
  • Very forgiving for late work, just have to meet with them in OH.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

67

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across online and in-person formats give detailed, consistent evidence about workload, grading structure, communication, and teaching style.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 517
4 out of 510
3 out of 55
2 out of 57
1 out of 529

Course coverage

2A29 reviews
MATH229 reviews
MATH2A5 reviews
MATH1C4 reviews
MATH1D2 reviews
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MATH1A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 8 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

7

B+ 3 · B 1 · B- 3

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

16

Not sure yet 14 · Rather not say 2