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Mathematics

Lyman Chaffee

MATH5A · MATH5BH · MATH5C · 5B · 5C · MATH010 · MATH022 · MATH15 · 5A · MATH5B · MATHB5B · MATH22 · MATH10 · 180 lifetime ratings

AI rating
49/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
48.48%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

if , and want deep calculus understanding more than a smooth GPA path.

Best fit · Self Taught ProConcept-Deep LecturesExam-Only GradesDisorganized CanvasLenient CurvesPolarizing Math Prof
  • Strong conceptual teaching and students.
  • , and exams that dominate 100% of the score.
  • Recent cheating-threat emails and late grade drama sharply pull down trust even when content teaching is solid.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

, and lenient marking help, but few exams decide everything and and long.

Online and ; recent in-person reviews add integrity-accusation risk.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

Calculus and higher math are taught for and proof-heavy or non-routine exams.

In-person honors and 5-series comments especially flag challenge; online discrete and linear algebra also feel heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

84/100

Many sections mark attendance optional, and .

; a few online and older notes still list mandatory, so flexibility is the main pattern.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

ideal for motivated concept learners, risky for GPA-focused or structure-needing students.

Online sample leans cautious-positive; recent in-person reviews are more split and .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

66/100

Exams can be hard, but many students report , and better-than-expected scores.

Format shift

Leniency is widely noted in person and online, offset by tough questions and .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

yet essential, so real workload is heavy practice without grade cushion.

Format shift

Both formats warn that .

Teaching experience

Average

54/100

Lectures can be brilliant and funny for concepts, but disorganization, board-only habits, and inconsistent accessibility drag quality down.

Format shift

; online is smaller and milder.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

92/100

Nearly all weight sits on a handful of ; homework and participation rarely count.

Format shift

and in person.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

some call him the and humor, others warn of , and recent mass cheating accusations.

Main concern

, and unpredictable administration can tank experience even when lectures click.

What students said

“Professor Chaffe is excellent, and again I emphasize, excellent, at making you understand the actual concept behind calculus.”
5C
“He threatens to fail half the class based on of absolutely no solid proof.”
5B
“The .”
MATH5C

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

clear enough lectures and , but .

Main concern

and heavy ungraded prep without a polished online structure.

What students said

“ and .”
5C
“If your looking for an easy A, .”
MATH10
“The tests are really difficult (there are only 3) & each homework assignment takes hours to do.”
MATH022

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams dominate the grade, often feel challenging, and sometimes include take-home parts or than open-book policy.

Few High-Stakes ExamsTest CorrectionsOccasional Take-Home PortionsNo Canvas Grade UpdatesConcept-Heavy Questions

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person grades usually rest on three midterms and a ; recent terms also include harsh academic-honesty threats.

3 Midterms Plus FinalTake-Home Exam PortionsTest CorrectionsLate Grade Posting
“Grades are entirely based on 4 exams + final, somewhat challenging but he grades VERY leniently.”
5C
“There is good as you are forced to study for the exam before the in class part.”
5B
“emailed half the class saying he believes we cheated and needs a compelling reason to not submit our grade as F”
5B

Online

Online comments describe difficult timed-style testing pressure and reliance on practice, without clear webcam or Lockdown Browser proof.

Few Difficult TestsTest CorrectionsPractice Problems Critical
“2 test and 1 exam, test corrections will hopefully save your grade.”
MATH10
“The tests are really difficult (there are only 3)”
MATH022

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Chaffe is excellent, and again I emphasize, excellent, at making you understand the actual concept behind calculus.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (3 online, 47 in person), and organization complaints. Credibility rating: High.

🧠 Concept Teaching Strength

70/100

“He has a way of explaining complicated mathematical topics in a way that just makes sense.”

⚖️ Polarized Recommendation

48/100

“Take another professor.”

📝

42/100

“Grade was 100% based on test.”

🗂️ Disorganization Tax

40/100

“The .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Loved his in-depth lectures
  • Explained concepts very well

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • he grades VERY leniently
  • your entire grade is based on 3 exams and a Final
  • He puts the most difficult questions on the test.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Organization & Trust

  • Doesn't upload anything, so you don't even know what your grade is.
  • He threatens to fail half the class based on of absolutely no solid proof.
  • Never knew my actual grade in the class.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

180

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews across many years with detailed, polarized but , and teaching yield high credibility.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 567
4 out of 540
3 out of 521
2 out of 530
1 out of 523

Course coverage

5C12 reviews
5B9 reviews
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MATH5C5 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

46 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 2 · A 16 · A- 1

B range

16

B+ 1 · B 14 · B- 1

C range

5

C 3 · C- 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Not sure yet 5 · Rather not say 1