Scott Northrup

MATH010 · CRN12440 · MATH285 · A235 · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 52/100
RMP rating: 3.3/5
Take again: 58.33%
Difficulty: 3.5

The decision

Consider him for lower-level math if you like notes-heavy lectures; avoid or go in prepared for tough 285 experiences.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCourse DependentTest HeavyLots Of HomeworkLecture HeavyMixed Clarity

Lower-level Math 010 reviews are often positive about calm teaching and .
Math 285 reviews frequently , and misaligned tests.
and of proctored tests and curves.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

Some earn As with , but many report D, F, C-range grades and .

In-person Math 285 drives the hard-A signal; one online review earned a B with curves.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Especially in Math 285, material and pace feel hard; even lower-level students still report real effort.

Difficulty complaints concentrate in in-person 285; online also rates difficulty high.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

Some sections list flexible or , while .

In-person reports both flexible and ; .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

Recommendations cluster around lower-level classes, while .

Online review is moderately positive; in-person recommendations depend heavily on course level.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

35/100

and grade outcomes include D, F, and withdrawals alongside some As.

Format shift

In-person 285 is harshest; online notes a .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Lots of homework and .

Format shift

; online also stresses multiple exams.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

Clarity and notes help some students, but and ignores questions.

Format shift

In-person opinions polarize by course; the single online review is moderately positive.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Students repeatedly call the class test heavy with .

Format shift

Both formats emphasize exams; .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Math 010 often recommended, Math 285 often called rushed, confusing, and test heavy.

Main concern

Advanced sections may feel rushed with and .

What students said

“The best math professor I can except. because he will provide them.”
MATH010

“He would speed through lectures, then ask any questions and with his next breath moved on to the .”
MATH285

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MATH285

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

One online Math 285 student found him decent overall, with proctored exams and .

Main concern

Lectures can assume too much and and heavy.

What students said

“3 exams and 1 final that are both proctored. Very lenient and if class doesn't do well.”
MATH285

Exam style

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Exams are high-stakes and often tough, with online proctoring noted and limited friendliness overall.

Test HeavyProctored ExamsHomework Aligned ExamsCurve Possible

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as test-heavy and sometimes misaligned with lectures, though .

Test HeavyHomework Based ExamsTough Grading

“Material covered is different than what's on the quiz and exams.”
MATH285

“He uses all the .”
MATH285

Online

Online Math 285 used three proctored exams plus a .

Proctored Exams3 Exams Plus FinalCurve Possible

“3 exams and 1 final that are both proctored. Very lenient and if class doesn't do well.”
MATH285

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“He would speed through lectures, then ask any questions and with his next breath moved on to the .”
Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews (1 online, 11 in person), and harsh 285 experiences. Credibility rating: Medium.

📘 Course-Level Split

52/100

“ if you need to take it anyways, I would recommend taking before MATH 285”

⚡ Rushed Lectures Concern

30/100

“ and just glides through the slides expecting us to know everything.”

📝 Test-Heavy Structure

35/100

“3 exams and 1 final that are both proctored.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Explained things pretty clearly and his notes were easy to read.
and just glides through the slides expecting us to know everything.
He was a really calm teacher I had a chance to encounter in a school setting

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

.
Your responses could be correct but if liking then it was incorrect.
A stressful semester.

Theme 3

📚 About Workload And Exams

Lots of homework
The and took hours because of how sensitive it was.
3 exams and 1 final that are both proctored.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Twelve recent-to-moderate reviews give useful course split, but opinions are polarized and sample size is modest.

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54

4 out of 53

3 out of 50

2 out of 52

1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

C range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 2

B range

B 1 · B- 1

C range

C+ 1 · C 2 · C- 1

D range

D 1

F

F 1

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1