AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Kathy Perino

MATH106 · MATH200 · MATH220 · MATH48A · MTH220 · MATH105 · MATH230 · MATHF105 · MATH51 · MATH48C · F048C · 102 lifetime ratings

AI rating
68/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
70.37%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

Take Kathy Perino if you want a and , and test preparation.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring but demandingLots of homeworkTest heavyClear help availableAttendance matters
  • Many students praise her as , and willing to help, especially when they keep up.
  • The , and exams that can feel confusing or mismatched.
  • Grades are achievable with steady effort, but this is not a low-effort math class.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

A is realistic for organized students, but , and difficult tests make it a real effort grade.

Online reviews mention doable A outcomes with steady work, while and test pressure.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

The math content is often made clearer by her teaching, but students still call the courses difficult, , and exam-heavy.

Online and in-person reviews both describe manageable learning with effort, but and confusing exams.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Many comments say students should not miss class because new material, quizzes, and .

and pacing, while in-person evidence repeatedly says skipping class hurts performance.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Most students recommend her for care and , but a sizable group warns against the workload and .

Online reviews are mostly favorable but workload-heavy, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

, and grade-boosting quizzes, but exams can be tough and heavily weighted.

Format shift

Online reviews mention extensions, notes, cheat sheets, and repeat quizzes, while and tough-grader complaints.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

, and test preparation are repeatedly described as frequent and time-consuming.

Format shift

Both formats report lots of homework, with online students especially needing self-pacing and .

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Students often call her caring, clear, and helpful, but and disorganized alignment between homework and tests.

Format shift

Online reviews are mostly positive about accessibility and explanations, while frustration.

Assessment method

Balanced

68/100

The course uses substantial homework and quizzes, but , and .

Format shift

Online reviews explicitly mention weekly quizzes, homework, midterms, and finals, while and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and often clear instructor, but students repeatedly mention lots of homework, quizzes, and .

Main concern

The workload and exams can overwhelm students who fall behind or struggle with math.

What students said

“Lots of homework but if you do it then you are well prepared for tests.”
MATH48C
“Run away before she leaves you with no social life.”
MATH105
“She made this class very easy and uses really great examples to help you better grasp the lessons.”
MATH220

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed-positive, with helpful teaching and and .

Main concern

Online students may need strong pacing because and .

What students said

“There is definitely a lot of homework.”
MATH105
“Midterm is 30% and final is 40% of your grade.”
105
“it's easy to get an A if you sit down and put in work a few times a week.”
MATH105

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are often important and sometimes tricky, but some reviews mention review sheets, cheat sheets, partial credit, or fair alignment when students prepare.

Weekly QuizzesTest HeavyCheat Sheet MentionedIn-Person Exams MentionedReviews do not clearly prove proctoring

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

tests, and test-heavy grading, with some students also calling tests fair when prepared.

Frequent QuizzesTest HeavyLong TestsFair Tests Mentioned
“ but very fair.”
MATH48C
“ .”
MATH105
“ ”
MATH48A

Online

and final weight, one cheat sheet, and required campus exams for nearby students, but do not clearly prove webcam or online proctoring policy.

Weekly QuizzesCheat Sheet MentionedRequired Campus Exams For Nearby StudentsReviews do not clearly prove webcam or Lockdown Browser policy
“Midterm is 30% and final is 40% of your grade.”
MATH105
“you have a cheat sheet”
MATH105
“If you're within 50 mi of campus you .”
105

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Awesome professor! 48C can be challenging for many but she teaches and .”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“She makes sure that everyone understands before moving on.”

📚 Workload Pressure

28/100

“There is definitely a lot of homework.”

⚖️ Grade Effort

62/100

“it's easy to get an A if you sit down and put in work a few times a week.”

🧪

55/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She makes sure you understand the subject and and .
  • and engaging.
  • and tries to be funny.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Lots of homework but if you do it then you are well prepared for tests.
  • If you struggle at math you might have to invest more time into this class than you expect.
  • it's easy to get an A if you sit down and put in work a few times a week.

Theme 3

🧪

  • but very fair.
  • the and
  • There is a quiz in every single class . .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

102

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years and courses provide detailed, consistent themes about caring teaching, heavy workload, and exams.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 550
4 out of 522
3 out of 57
2 out of 53
1 out of 520

Course coverage

MATH10515 reviews
MATH2207 reviews
MATH48C7 reviews
MATH48A6 reviews
F048C4 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 1 · A 9 · A- 1

B range

7

B+ 4 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 2

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2