AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Linda Ho

CALC191 · MATH · PRECA0870 · MATH73 · MATH170 · MATH165 · MATH191 · MATH80 · MATH120 · MATH180 · MATH190 · 158 lifetime ratings

AI rating
75/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
72.58%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

Take Linda Ho if you will practice homework consistently and use support, but if .

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring Math CoachHomework-Driven ExamsExtra Credit CushionTest HeavyMixed Lecture Clarity
  • Students often praise , and .
  • Grades depend heavily on quizzes and exams, but , and can make success realistic.
  • Reviews are split because many students find her clear and supportive, while , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

69/100

An A is very possible with , and , but students repeatedly say it is not a low-effort A.

In-person evidence is more favorable because , while online reviews include and strict rules.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The math content is often demanding and sometimes fast-paced, though her notes and review structure make it more manageable for prepared students.

Both formats describe real math difficulty, but online students more often report and self-teaching.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Attendance and participation appear helpful and sometimes matter, but reviews do not prove a .

In-person reviews mention participation and class attendance more, while online and .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

Most students recommend her for being caring and helpful, but a , and strict grading.

In-person recommendations are stronger and more consistent, while online recommendations are polarized.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

She gives and partial credit for effort, but several and tests.

Format shift

and points for trying, while online reviews include more tough-grader complaints.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

but essential, and the real workload comes from constant practice for quizzes and exams.

Format shift

Online students describe more heavy assignment pressure, while as necessary practice.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most students describe her as caring, prepared, and helpful, though .

Format shift

, while online reviews are more divided on clarity.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

83/100

Grades are usually driven by quizzes, tests, midterms, and as practice.

Format shift

, but online reviews more often stress proctored or .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly positive, , and exams that reward homework practice.

Main concern

The class can feel test-heavy, fast-paced, and unforgiving for .

What students said

“ , so you won't be thrown curveballs.”
MATH190
“Calc 2 is an inherently hard class but Prof Ho makes it so much more manageable!”
CALC191
“If you are not willing to put all your time into .”
MATH190

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply mixed, with some students praising clarity and access while , and difficult tests.

Main concern

Online students may need to self-study through and .

What students said

“Pre - recorded lectures were so confusing and long I was better off watching you tube videos.”
MATH190
“She doesn't let u start exams whenever u want, she locks the and u cant access it.”
MATH190
“ and her .”
MATH190

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes are central and often similar to homework, but , and picky grading.

Homework-Based QuizzesTest HeavyProctored QuizzesComprehensive FinalNo Cheat Sheets Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews show quiz and , and one review says she does not allow cheat sheets.

Homework-Based ExamsNo Cheat SheetsComprehensive Final
“she doesn't allow cheat sheets”
MATH191
“8 quizzes (proctored) worth 80 points plus a 2 hour comprehensive final.”
MATH190
“ .”
MATH165

Online

Online reviews mention proctored quizzes, fixed exam access times, and tests or quizzes similar to homework, but they do not clearly .

Proctored QuizzesFixed Exam AccessHomework-Similar Quizzes
“it's proctored.”
MATH190
“she locks the and u cant access it.”
MATH190
“Exams and .”
MATH190

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you put in the time for the class, you won't be disappointed at the end of the semester.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting teaching, grading, workload, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“Professor Ho was a really good teacher and is probably one of the best math professors on campus!”

📈 Effort For Grades

69/100

“This isn't an easy A but with practice and by doing her hw you'll be fine”

⚖️

58/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • , and her overall environment is just a safe place to be in.
  • Lectures can be but if you review notes, do the hw and .
  • Lecture is rigorous and very fast paced, she makes a lot of errors during the notes and feels like she's all over the place.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Homework isn't graded, but she gives a students to do it for study.
  • Her class isn't easy. If you want to do well you should do all the hw from the textbook, but it's not graded.
  • Lots of ec opportunities, which really saved me.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams

  • , so you won't be thrown curveballs.
  • The quizzes were so incredibly hard, 8 quizzes (proctored) worth 80 points plus a 2 hour comprehensive final.
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

158

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 detailed reviews across many years and courses, with consistent , and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5115
4 out of 513
3 out of 57
2 out of 510
1 out of 513

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

18

A+ 6 · A 10 · A- 2

B range

13

B+ 7 · B 6

C range

3

C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

13

Drop/Withdrawal 8 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 2