J Sims

MATH · MATH0220 · PREALGEBRA · MATH73 · MATH40 · MATH170 · MATH160 · MATH2373 · A0130 · MATH25 · MATH23 · MATH0000 · MATH70 · MATH0302 · MATH180 · MATH140 · MATH130 · MATHTWEL · 52 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 100/100
RMP rating: 4.7/5
Take again: 87.5%
Difficulty: 2.2

The decision

if you struggle with math and want a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear math explanationsBeginner friendlyExtra credit and retakesHomework heavyPatient support

Students repeatedly call Sims one of the clearest and most helpful math teachers they have taken.
The class is very beginner-friendly, but , and .
Grading support is strong through , and partial credit.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

An A is very reachable for students who do homework and study because , and partial credit.

Online evidence is positive but limited, while many years.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

Math content can still be challenging, but , and examples make it easier for weak math students.

The online review says detailed lectures make the class easier, and in-person reviews repeatedly say she helps struggling math students.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

91/100

Students recommend her because , and gives practical chances to recover grades.

Both formats are positive, but the recommendation score is mainly supported by the .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Reviews mention extra credit, , and partial credit, making grading unusually forgiving.

Format shift

, while the online review does not add much grading detail.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Homework and lectures are often heavy, but students usually describe the work as manageable and useful for passing.

Format shift

The single online review calls it homework heavy, and and pop quizzes.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently describe her as , and especially effective for people who struggle with math.

Format shift

Both online and evidence from in-person reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment appears to combine homework, quizzes, tests, retakes, participation, , and .

Format shift

, while online evidence mainly mentions lectures and homework.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

help, and grading support, especially for students who find math difficult.

Main concern

Some students find her pace slow, homework strict, or .

What students said

“ to basic algebra.”
MATH180

“ and !”
MATH2373

“Don't b absent, it part of ur grade.”
MATH70

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

The single online review praises detailed, easy-to-follow lectures but says the course is lecture and .

Main concern

The online evidence is limited to one review and and .

What students said

“Her lectures are super detailed, and made this class that much easier.”
MATH180

“It is lecture and , but her lectures are easy to follow and she makes it interesting.”
MATH180

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews describe student-friendly exam support through cheat sheets, , and partial credit, though not every course uses the same setup.

Cheat Sheet FinalRetake TestsDropped Lowest GradeSample ExamsPartial Credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews support student-friendly testing through , and partial credit.

Cheat Sheet FinalRetake TestsDropped Lowest GradeSample ExamsPartial Credit

“She allows a cheat sheet on the final.”
MATH170

“ and !”
MATH2373

“ .”
MATH40

Online

The online review does not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, open-book rules, or .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you are doing bad in math, then this the .”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“ .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

91/100

“If you can take her for math, do it!!”

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88/100

“She lets you re-take test you did not do well on and sends you a example test and final.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

to basic algebra.
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Her lectures are super detailed, and made this class that much easier.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

She provides many opportunities.
.
If you study you will do well in this class.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

and understanding.
Her door is always open for extra help.
She wants you to succeed and gives you everything you need to do well.

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Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, are detailed, and consistently describe the same strengths and tradeoffs.

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

MustTake

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

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Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Rate

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👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

❤️ About Support

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Course coverage

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