AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

John Mathewson

MATH5A · MATH5C · MATH3 · CALC5C · STAT050 · MATH15 · MATH131 · MATH55 · MATH5B · MATH150 · STATS50 · MATH015 · STAT50 · 65 lifetime ratings

AI rating
52/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
60.98%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you already handle math independently and want a lectures.

Best fit · Self Taught ProKind But DisorganizedTest HeavyExtra Credit LifelinesSlow GraderMixed Lectures
  • Personable and often caring math professor with , and .
  • Lectures and ; and class averages low.
  • Success is possible if , and use study guides.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

56/100

, and study-guide-like exams help, but and averages sit in the 70s.

All evidence is in-person; .

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Calc and stats material is standard college math difficulty, not beginner-easy for weaker students.

, and algebra courses.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

as mandatory or critical while .

In-person only; and optional roll.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

About six in ; fans praise kindness while critics say he cannot teach clearly.

Polarized in-person opinions; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

Often fair with , and , though some call tests brutal and grading slow.

Format shift

In-person only.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

Lots of , and steady problem sets are common.

Format shift

.

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

Kind and accessible, but lectures are often boring, rushed, or .

Format shift

and avoid.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Multiple midterms and a and quizzes as support.

Format shift

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Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

All reviewed sections are in person; experience ranges from favorite calc professor and .

Main concern

Inconsistent teaching clarity and late in the term.

What students said

“Absolutely loved Professor Mathewson! He is probably the most easy to understand Professor I have ever had at PCC.”
MATH5C
“As a teacher, he's downright horrible. His lectures are extremely slow and long: .”
MATH55
“One of . He gives sample/old exams that often show up on the .”
MATH5A

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.

for prepared students but hard when lectures lag.

Multiple MidtermsStudy Guides Or Sample ExamsDrop Lowest TestFormula Sheet Sometimes

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; many report sample exams or study guides and occasional formula sheets.

In-Person TestsSample ExamsDrop Lowest ScoreExtra Credit On Tests
“He gives sample/old exams that often show up on the .”
MATH5A
“Mathewson gives out practice exams before each exam which are similar to the !”
MATH5C
“ as hell.”
MATH5A

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Personality wise, very good professor. Sometimes his lectures can be rushed or unclear, but .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 in-person reviews, highlighting kindness versus lecture and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

55/100

“Mathewson literally does not know how to teach. His lectures do not make sense and no one ever knows what he is talking about.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

58/100

“ .”

🧪

50/100

“ and if you do the study guide you will be fine.”

📚 Workload

34/100

“Did the hybrid, it was a LOT of homework.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is probably the most easy to understand Professor I have ever had at PCC.
  • .
  • and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • so and you will get an A.
  • Very proudly claims that .
  • There is really no reason not to pass.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • As a and approachable.
  • Professor Mathewson cares about his students.
  • One of the nicest people you will ever meet.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

65

Lifetime ratings

85/100

Evidence confidence

split between caring-professor praise and lecture/test complaints.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526
4 out of 511
3 out of 510
2 out of 510
1 out of 58

Course coverage

MATH5A12 reviews
MATH5C8 reviews
MATH1506 reviews
MATH1315 reviews
STAT504 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

37 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 6 · A 7 · A- 3

B range

9

B+ 2 · B 7

C range

4

C 4

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

7

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 2 · Rather_Not_Say 1