Is this an easy A?
MissionImpossible
15/100and reach even when homework is manageable.
; no online reviews.
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Strict grading and brutal quizzes make an A feel nearly out of reach even when homework is manageable.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is the course easy?
Students describe elementary algebra as extremely hard, fast-paced, and harder than expected for the level.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is attendance flexible?
Attendance is repeatedly marked mandatory and tags warn that skipping means you will not pass.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is this professor recommended?
Take-again rate is zero and comments urge students to switch or run.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Course guide
Grading
Harsh
18/100
Students call him a tough grader who docks easy mistakes and grades classwork and tests unclearly.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Workload
Heavy
25/100
Online homework, worksheets, weekly quizzes, and exams fill most spare time.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Teaching experience
Awful
22/100
Many find lectures hard to follow, accents hard to understand, and the class miserable despite one older mixed review.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Assessment method
Balanced
55/100
Grades blend heavy homework with frequent quizzes, pop quizzes, and tough exams.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
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Course format
Classroom format
Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner
heavy homework plus tough quizzes and strict grading, with several students saying to run or switch professors.
Main concern
Strict tests, unclear grading, and mandatory attendance make basic algebra courses feel far harder than expected.
What students said
“This is by far the hardest class I have had to take, the homework is a lot but not hard , but the quizzes and tests are on a whole other level”
“Be prepared to spend most of your spare time completing the work! Beware!”
“Do not take this class! Math is hard enough without this teacher! He made this class miserable!!! RUN!!!!”
Remote format
Low confidence
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Main concern
No main concern is stored for this format.
Exam style
Quizzes and tests are much harder than homework and graded strictly with pop quizzes.
Assessment risk
Strict
25/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person quizzes and tests are described as a whole other level of difficulty with strict grading and pop quizzes.
“the quizzes and tests are on a whole other level , and he grades very strictly”
“You will have not only the online homework, but in-class worksheets, quizzes once a week and exams.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“Do not take this class! Math is hard enough without this teacher! He made this class miserable!!! RUN!!!!”
“Do not take this class! Math is hard enough without this teacher! He made this class miserable!!! RUN!!!!”
“the quizzes and tests are on a whole other level , and he grades very strictly and thier are many many easy mistakes that will cost you your life.”
“Be prepared to spend most of your spare time completing the work! Beware!”
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Data context
Analysis sample
4
Recent reviews read by the AI
4
Lifetime ratings
38/100
Evidence confidence
Only four reviews spanning 2010-2018 with mostly low quality ratings and consistent negativity, but small sample and older comments lower confidence.
Inside 4 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
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