AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Marc Knobel

MATH1A · CALC1A · MATH1C · MATH1A1B1C · MATH12 · 1A · MATH1D · CALC1B · MATH1B · 148 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
44.23%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you are independent, disciplined, and willing to work hard through a demanding math course.

Best fit · Self Taught ProTough graderHeavy workloadSelf-teaching requiredTest heavyClear but demanding
  • Students are sharply split, with some praising fairness and resources while many call the class harsh, boring, and self-taught.
  • Getting an A is possible, but it usually requires strong preparation, tolerance for heavy work, and .
  • Online reviews are especially negative about unclear support, printing or scanning logistics, and workload.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A is possible, but students , and a need to self-study hard.

Online reviews are more negative about workload and support, while in-person reviews include more evidence of and .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Calculus and higher math content is often described as , and poorly aligned with exams.

Both formats describe challenging content, with online students especially struggling when support is hands-off.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Some classes have optional lectures or , but many reviews warn that skipping hurts because .

In-person attendance appears course-dependent, while and more focused on participation and support.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

37/100

because they feel lectures do not prepare them for and the workload is excessive.

Online recommendations are especially weak, while and praise from strong independent learners.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

30/100

Students often call him a tough or , though some mention fair rubrics, drops, , and partial credit.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize harsh quiz and assignment grading, while and generous drop or extra-credit policies.

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Reviews repeatedly mention lots of homework, weekly quizzes, labs, printing, writing, and .

Format shift

Online workload feels especially burdensome due to printing, scanning, and self-teaching, while , and group work.

Teaching experience

Poor

45/100

Some students find him caring and knowledgeable, but many describe lectures as .

Format shift

Online teaching is often described as hands-off, while and depends heavily on whether students like his flipped or rigorous style.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades commonly , and projects, with exams carrying strong weight.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes, optional homework, and exams, while , and homework.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed but lean demanding, with repeated complaints , and .

Main concern

Students who need clear in-class teaching or an easy grade may struggle badly.

What students said

“Unbelievable amount of busywork.”
MATH1B
“You are graded VERY harshly.”
MATH1A
“ /hw grades.”
MATH12

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews , and frustration with self-teaching, though a few students praise his accessibility and forgiving policies.

Main concern

Online students often feel they must teach themselves while , and logistics.

What students said

“YOU PAY TO SELF TEACH.”
MATH12
“ and unclear.”
MATH1C
“His grading policy is quite forgiving, dropping 3 of the 11 weekly quizzes, 5 of the ~20 homework assignments and the .”
MATH1D

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are repeatedly described as hard, strict, and sometimes mismatched with lectures, but reviews .

Hard ExamsTimed ExamsWeekly QuizzesFinal ExamNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Strict

31/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, labs due near exams, and strict grading, with no clear proof of closed-book policy.

Hard TestsFinal ExamFrequent TestsLabs Due Near Exams
“1-hour Exams but A LOT OF QUESTIONS”
MATH1A
“ and more advanced than lectures.”
MATH1B

Online

Online , and stressful printing or scanning during exams, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Timed ExamsHard ExamsWeekly QuizzesPrinting And Scanning During Exams
“Assigned work/lectures don't prepare you for the timed exams.”
MATH1C
“needs too much printing and reprinting and scanning and downloading, even in the middle of an exam”
MATH12

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“YOU PAY TO SELF TEACH.”

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

⚠️ Teaching Fit

45/100

“All direct lecture. This teacher does not seem invested in actually teaching.”

📚 Workload Pressure

22/100

“Unbelievable amount of busywork.”

🧮

30/100

“You are graded VERY harshly.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • lectures are boring and unclear.
  • The .
  • Professor Knobel is caring and understanding toward his students.
  • He doesn't lower the bar for students, but instead, he pushes them to rise up to the rigor required in calculus!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you do study hard, it is not hard to get an A
  • /hw grades.
  • Makes you work hard for it, but if you put in the work and show up to class, you'll do fine.

Theme 3

🧾

  • Higher level of workload for most online classes.
  • .
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

148

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews across many years provide detailed and , and teaching style.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 541
4 out of 538
3 out of 520
2 out of 522
1 out of 527

Course coverage

MATH1214 reviews
MATH1C14 reviews
MATH1D7 reviews
MATH1A6 reviews
MATH1B4 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 3 · A 11 · A- 2

B range

12

B+ 7 · B 5

C range

6

C 5 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

7

Drop/Withdrawal 5 · Not sure yet 2