AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Siv-Meng Si

MATH5A · MATH8 · CAL5A · MATH3 · MATH9 · MATHMATH · 7A · MATH131 · ALG131 · MATH015 · MATH125 · 63 lifetime ratings

AI rating
84/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
80%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Great pick for algebra and basic math if you study the reviews; .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaringStudy guides match testsTest heavyLittle homeworkSelf-study for Calc
  • Lower-level math students love his patience, partial credit, and
  • and
  • Calculus reviews warn lectures can be weak so

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Many say As come from attending, doing light HW, and studying review sheets that match exams closely.

Most evidence is in person; the few .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Lower courses feel manageable; calculus content and lecture style can raise the challenge.

In-person algebra and MATH131 feel easier than recent calc comments.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

, but students say skipping makes catch-up hard.

; in person is often marked mandatory or strongly advised.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

About 80% would take again, with strong praise for patience and .

Recommendation is strong in person; online sample is too small to shift the overall picture.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

76/100

, and fair tests are common themes.

Format shift

In-person evidence is robust; .

Workload

Light

74/100

items beyond exams and occasional EC.

Format shift

Both formats describe limited HW; .

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Students call him caring, funny, and patient, though .

Format shift

; recent calc in person is more critical.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Typically several unit exams plus a .

Format shift

Online and in person both describe five-ish exams as the grade core.

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

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In person he is widely recommended for , and strong support in lower math.

Main concern

Higher calc lectures sometimes .

What students said

“the study guide/reviews are almost exactly like the .”
ALG131
“Professor Si is a real gem! ... Incredibly patient and sweet.”
MATH131
“ if you don't already know Calc or are able to fully teach yourself.”
MATH5A

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Small online sample says he is caring and tests track reviews, but and .

Main concern

Lecture clarity online is uneven and falling behind is easy.

What students said

“The . .”
CAL5A
“Might have to teach self sometimes.”
MATH8

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are usually predictable from reviews and and a dropped low score.

Study guides match examsDrop lowest examPartial creditFew homework itemsNo MyMathLab

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person tests are repeatedly described as mirrors of reviews, not tricky, with partial credit.

Review sheets match testsPartial creditDrop lowest testPractice tests
“The guide.”
MATH5A
“ he gives.”
MATH131

Online

Online comments and review problems and are manageable if you keep up.

Study-guide style examsMultiple unit tests
“The .”
CAL5A
“All the exams had less than 20 questions and he gives some review problems that are similar.”
MATH8

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Professor Si is a real gem! I get major anxiety when it comes to math, but he was able to help me understand it in a way I didn't think I could possibly comprehend at all.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 , and calc caveats. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“He cares so much about the students and their learning! He is truly an inspiration.”

📝

78/100

“the study guide/reviews are almost exactly like the .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

82/100

“By far the .”

🧮

55/100

“ if you don't already know Calc or are able to fully teach yourself.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Patient and
  • Funny and approachable

Theme 2

📈

  • and gives partial credit

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Students feel safe asking questions
  • Makes math-anxious students succeed
  • Great guy even when lecture is not perfect

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

63

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews over many years with , and caring support yield high credibility.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 511
3 out of 511
2 out of 52
1 out of 56

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 5 · A 7 · A- 3

B range

12

B+ 6 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2