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Foothill College · Mathematics

Rick Taylor

MATH1A · MATH1C · MATH2A · MATH101 · 1B · MATH51 · MATH1D · MATH2B · MATH49 · MATH22 · MATH1B · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating
37/100
RMP rating
2.7/5
Take again
0%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you are already strong in math and can learn independently.

Best fit · Self Taught ProUnclear LecturesMath ExpertMixed GradingHelpful One-on-OneTest Preparation Issues
  • Students often say he knows math deeply but struggles to teach it clearly in lecture.
  • Grades and exams are mixed, with some reports of easy tests and others saying tests do not match class.
  • skills, homework discipline, and office-hour help.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

56/100

and easy tests, but many others report poor preparation and serious grade risk.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

The math itself is challenging, and students.

All course .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Reviews do not clearly prove a , but success depends heavily on keeping up with homework and help sessions.

Only in-person evidence exists, and it .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

31/100

Most negative reviews warn against taking him because and .

All recommendation evidence comes from in-person reviews, with no online comparison.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

54/100

and extra-credit reports balanced by tough-grader complaints and poor outcomes.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

56/100

but not usually described as overwhelming, and doing it carefully is repeatedly tied to success.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews mention workload.

Teaching experience

Poor

42/100

He is often described as knowledgeable and sometimes helpful, but many students and .

Format shift

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Assessment method

Balanced

63/100

Reviews mention tests, quizzes, homework, and a .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews describe assessments.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

, but the dominant concern is unclear lecture delivery despite his strong math knowledge.

Main concern

Students may need to teach themselves when lectures feel confusing or .

What students said

“His lectures made no sense to me at all.”
MATH101
“ and would give questions.”
MATH1C
“Just try hard and do the homework and you'll do well.”
MATH51

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

tests easy and others saying tests include material not covered well in class.

Easy Tests Reported By SomeExtra Credit QuestionsQuizzesMidterms And Final

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, a final, and complaints that tests may not match lecture preparation.

Easy Tests Reported By SomeExtra Credit QuestionsQuizzesTwo Midterms And Final
“ and would give questions.”
MATH1C
“There will be 2 midterms and a final.”
MATH1C
“ .”
MATH1C

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He's a teacher. Listening to his lectures just confuses you more.”

Voice snapshots generated from 27 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

42/100

“Very good at explaining mathematical concepts, especially the more abstract ideas.”

⚖️

54/100

“ . He is a nice instructor. and ...u can get an A easily.”

⚠️ Student Risk

31/100

“Stay Away !!! I've never seen anything like this before.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures made no sense to me at all.
  • .
  • he only knows how to teach himself, not you!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • and would give questions.
  • u can get an A easily.
  • u never get an A in his class. NEVER.

Theme 3

❤️ About Helpfulness

  • He is always tring to help students.
  • if you need help, he'll help you understand.

Data context

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Analysis sample

27

Recent reviews read by the AI

27

Lifetime ratings

83/100

Evidence confidence

The 27 reviews span many courses and years, with consistent themes despite polarized ratings.

Inside 27 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 58
1 out of 58

Course coverage

MATH1C9 reviews
MATH1A5 reviews
MATH2A3 reviews
MATH2B2 reviews
MATH492 reviews
Show 6 more courses
1B1 review
MATH1011 review
MATH1B1 review
MATH1D1 review
MATH221 review
MATH511 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

2 reported outcomes

A range

1

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

0

No reported values