AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Michael Bannister

MATH185 · MATH170 · CALC170 · MATH180 · MATH060 · MATH285H · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating
72/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
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Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Take him if , and , but he is not ideal if math does not click.

Best fit · Effort For RewardStraightforward TestsBoard Lecture StyleHelpful When AskedExtra Credit on TestsBest If Math Clicks
  • Many students say tests are fair and if and practice.
  • Lecture style is board-focused and can feel dull or for weaker math students.
  • Strong fit for students who already like math; mixed results for .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

As are possible with notes, homework practice, and , but .

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Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content is standard college math or calculus difficulty and feels harder when prerequisites are weak.

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Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

65/100

, but reviews urge going to class and taking notes to understand material.

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and help when asked, with a smaller group strongly warning away.

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Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

; grades mainly rest on a few exams and final.

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Workload

Moderate

55/100

but often not turned in; grade .

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Teaching experience

Good

68/100

, and helpful; others find him monotonous and .

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Grades are driven mainly by several tests and a .

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person math courses show mostly solid teaching with , and a style that works best for students who already get math.

Main concern

Board monologue lectures and limited alternative explanations can leave struggling students behind.

What students said

“ . Always willing to offer help and tips for studing.”
MATH185
“ and fair. Study your notes and practice the concepts and you should do fine.”
MATH170
“He is the . I had him for Math170 and I cannot understand a single thing at all.”
MATH170
“ if u do assigned homeworks (there r not much).”
MATH180

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

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Tests are mostly straightforward and and a .

Straightforward TestsBased on HomeworkExtra CreditFour Tests Plus Final

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and a final that track homework and notes, sometimes with .

Straightforward TestsBased on HomeworkExtra CreditFour Tests Plus Final
“ and fair.”
MATH170
“your grade is based on 4 test and ”
MATH170
“He also offer lots of !”
MATH170
“ if u do assigned homeworks (there r not much).”
MATH180

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ . Always willing to offer help and tips for studing. It's not an easy class, but he makes things simple and easy to understand.”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 in-person , and student-fit differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“ . Do take notes, coz it really helps for his test.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

72/100

“I would recommend him for Math180”

📝

62/100

“ and fair. Study your notes and practice the concepts and you should do fine.”

⚠️ Fit Warning

40/100

“If Math does not naturally click for you, i suggest you not taking his class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He was a bit dull in lecture because he would just write on the board
  • His class wasn't dry because of his sense of humor and personality
  • He is always willing to help before and aftr class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This is class not easy. You have to put in a lot of effort.
  • .
  • He also offer lots of !

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He's also very chill and laidback!
  • and friendly too.
  • BANNISTER FOR PRESIDENT

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

18 in-person reviews from 2008-2011 provide consistent , and but coherent opinions.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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