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Math & Statisitics

Marco Diaz

MATH8 · MATH450 · MATH003 · STAT050 · MATH131 · MATH008 · MATH150 · MATH015 · MATH125 · 72 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
93.85%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you fear math—show up, do the , and you will likely thrive.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyMakes Math ClickInspirational Role ModelCaring ExplainerHomework Pays OffPicky on Formatting
  • Transforms math anxiety into confidence with .
  • High and match his notation and formatting rules.
  • and lectures are the and exams.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Most students report strong A or A+ outcomes if , and follow his notation and formatting rules.

Online reviews still report easy high grades when work is done correctly; .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Content becomes approachable because he breaks concepts down clearly, though it is still real math with practice required.

Both formats describe simplified teaching; summer and accelerated sections feel harder.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

as mandatory and multiple tags warn that skipping means you will not pass.

; online hybrid still expected weekly participation.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

About 94% would take again and comments call him life-changing and the .

Recommendation is extremely strong in person; the few online reviews are also mostly positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Many call him fair or extremely fair, with high A-rates, though he docks for formatting and a few report uneven final impacts.

Format shift

Online comments stress formatting pickiness; and understanding.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

and sometimes heavy, especially summer, but widely described as manageable practice that prepares you for tests.

Format shift

Online summer and ; regular in-person feels more balanced.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Students and explain math as language.

Format shift

In-person praise is near-unanimous; online also praises Zoom clarity with minor process friction.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Weekly quizzes, several exams, homework, and a to homework.

Format shift

Online hybrid notes 3 exams plus cumulative final; .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Overwhelmingly celebrated for support and manageable exams if you study the homework.

Main concern

Daily or and occasional summer crunch or .

What students said

“Changed my outlook on math and my capabilities entirely. Great guy that REALLY cares about his students. if possible!!!!”
MATH150
“i never understood math until having this professor. he really helps you understand it in different ways.”
MATH015
“basically impossible to get anything but an A, class was extremely easy, he condenses everything extremely well during his lectures.”
STAT050

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online and hybrid students praise clear Zoom teaching and , but note , and strict file or paper formatting.

Main concern

Picky formatting and deadline .

What students said

“Very picky about formatting (e.g., different quiz sections on the if not done correctly.”
MATH008
“The way he was able to teach lessons over zoom was amazing.”
MATH015
“Considering I took the course during summer, it was A LOT of homework but not impossible.”
MATH003

Exam style

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Exams and and lecture closely and are often called fair or easy if you prepare.

Homework-based quizzesMultiple unit examsCumulative finalCollaborative weekly quizzes (hybrid)

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

when students study homework and quizzes; pop quizzes appear in some sections.

Super easy homework-based quizzesSeveral exams plus finalPop quizzes in some courses
“ . Exams are also super easy.”
MATH008
“ and you will succeed. .”
STAT050

Online

Hybrid and online sections use weekly quizzes, multiple exams, and a and formatting rules.

Weekly quizzes3 exams plus cumulative finalNo late workStrict formatting
“ and you can collaborate with classmates. 3 exams and 1 cumulative final.”
MATH008
“Make sure to do the because they will help on the .”
MATH015

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Changed my outlook on math and my capabilities entirely. Great guy that REALLY cares about his students. if possible!!!! ”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews spanning online and , and care. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“Professor Diaz is truly a wizard at explaining math.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

94/100

“ . I honestly cannot thank him enough for making math easy for me.”

📈 Easy A Path

84/100

“basically impossible to get anything but an A, class was extremely easy, he condenses everything extremely well during his lectures.”

📝 Workload Reality

52/100

“There is a lot of HW and he is particular about how its turned in, but he is so .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • made math easy to learn
  • Lectures are amazing, never had trouble because he doesn't continue lecture until everyone understands.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • the class is very simple and an easy A
  • and you will succeed
  • Study and .

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • and understanding
  • Great guy that REALLY cares about his students
  • He cares about everyone I will definitely get him for another class!

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

72

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

50 detailed reviews spanning 2017-2025 with strong consensus on teaching quality and only a few outliers.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 561
4 out of 56
3 out of 50
2 out of 53
1 out of 52

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

43 reported outcomes

A range

30

A+ 8 · A 21 · A- 1

B range

6

B+ 4 · B 2

C range

3

C+ 2 · C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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