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Mathematics

Gerald N. Jacobson

MATH · MATH9 · MATH2814 · MATH5293 · MATH131 · MATH402 · MATH125 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
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Difficulty
2.6

The decision

Take him to get math requirements done if and stay near the class average for the curve.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCurve GraderLots of HomeworkNice and PatientChapter TestsClear for Math-Averse
  • and frequent chapter tests, but .
  • Clear and patient for many students though some find board work small or confusing.
  • and ; show up and keep up with HW.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

, and homework-focused grading make solid grades reachable without being free for zero effort.

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Most sections are introductory math that many pass with steady work, though a few report .

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Students say show up every day for new material and that .

; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

and curves, while a minority call teaching style poor.

; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

80/100

, and help for students near the average make grades forgiving.

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Daily or tests creates a steady grind.

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

, and nice; others say writing is too small or .

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Homework readiness plus chapter tests and a .

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person math with , and frequent curving that rewards consistency.

Main concern

Lots of , and ; teaching clarity is mixed.

What students said

“if you stay within 10 points of the and do the ”
MATH131
“Lots of homework but . ”
MATH125
“He grades on a curve but don't think that means you don't have to study”
MATH131

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

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Frequent chapter tests and a .

Chapter TestsBlue Book Show WorkCumulative FinalCurve on Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person blue-book style chapter tests every chapter or couple of weeks plus a .

Chapter TestsBlue Book Show WorkCumulative FinalCurve on Tests
“ work variety”
MATH131
“Every two weeks there's a test... The ”
MATH131
“There is a and a final”
MATH125

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Seriously if you have trouble with math and . This was my second time taking this class and i passed because of him and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 in-person reviews (2004-2012), highlighting curves, homework load, and mixed clarity. Credibility rating: Medium.

📈

80/100

“If you stay within 10 points of the and do the !”

📚

32/100

“There is , but it will prepare you for the exams”

😊 Kind and Patient

72/100

“Mr. Jacobson is a very sweet man. Always comes to class with a good attitude and an ear-to-ear smile.”

👍 Worth Taking for Math Credit

74/100

“you know what if your trying to get math out of the way this is your class, so and just don't give up.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • I could watch him write equations on the board all day! He really makes the math understandable.
  • He doesn't teach well!!
  • Funny guy with funny ties!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • oh gosh this teacher is so
  • Easy A!!
  • Dont worry anyone can pass his class.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Sweet man.
  • He's a .
  • He is a nice man but a horrible teacher.

Data context

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Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

22 detailed in-person reviews spanning 2004-2012 with and homework, but older sample and no grade data.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 57
3 out of 54
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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