AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Steve Martinez

MATH73 · MATH40 · MATH78480 · MATH80 · MATH150 · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
45/100
RMP rating
2.8/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you can keep up with , and handle test-heavy math courses.

Best fit · Self Taught ProHeavy homeworkFast paceTest heavyClear criteria when structuredRequires self-teaching
  • Students often describe him as kind, but many struggle with his fast pace and teaching style.
  • and often necessary for passing, but it can feel heavy compared with .
  • Grades , but weaker math students report confusion and withdrawals.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

54/100

An A is possible for organized students, but , and strong test preparation.

Online evidence is mixed with one easy-path review, while and teach themselves.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The math content feels harder because lectures move fast and .

Both formats report fast pacing, but online students more often describe confusion and self-teaching.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Several reviews warn that skipping class or falling behind makes passing unlikely.

Both formats emphasize staying engaged, with .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

Students recommend him only for disciplined math learners , and independent study.

Online reviews are more negative overall, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

criteria and some generous comments but repeated concern about difficult exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention tough grading and test pressure more often, while .

Workload

Heavy

25/100

as frequent, time-consuming, and central to surviving the class.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy homework, with online students describing it as especially overwhelming.

Teaching experience

Poor

44/100

Students often call him kind, but many say .

Format shift

Online reviews are more polarized, while and weak explanations.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

The course relies heavily on exams and and quizzes used as regular support work.

Format shift

Online reviews repeatedly mention tests every few weeks, while .

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews also describe a fast pace and , but and steady work can lead to an A.

Main concern

Students who are not fast learners may feel left behind.

What students said

“He teaches pretty fast and it's not understandable at all..”
MATH80
“If you aren't a procrastinator and can keep up with the homework (a chapter is due every 2 weeks), then you should be fine.”
MATH150

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply split, with some students praising clear structure and , and rushed exams.

Main concern

Online students often felt they had to teach themselves while and .

What students said

“ .”
MATH150
“There is a manageable amount of hw and 4 tests; he does review sessions outside of lecture and .”
MATH150

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews show a , but they do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book, or closed-book rules.

Test heavyTimed examsMultiple examsStudy exams in one online review

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and a final, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

4 tests including final3 exams and 1 finalNo makeup exams
“There are 4 tests including the final.”
MATH78480
“We had 3 exams and 1 final (20% each)”
MATH78480

Online

Online reviews mention exams , and limited time, but do not clearly prove proctoring or .

Exams every 4 weeksTests weighted heavilyNot enough exam timeStudy exams provided
“ and exams every 4 weeks.”
MATH150
“Not enough .”
MATH150

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ .”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

44/100

“He moves so fast to the .”

📚 Workload Pressure

25/100

“There is .”

⚖️ Grade Path

54/100

“If you're good at teaching yourself and can get quickly accustomed to a TI-84, then you will get an A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • I just couldn't connect with his learning style.
  • He moves so fast to the .
  • He's not good with explaining.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • All test and .
  • If you aren't a procrastinator and can keep up with the homework (a chapter is due every 2 weeks), then you should be fine.
  • if you find math difficult because he moves fast.

Theme 3

🧾

  • It was a heavy workload
  • The , and there is .
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The 11 reviews span many years, include both formats, and consistently , and mixed teaching quality.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 52
3 out of 52
2 out of 53
1 out of 52

Course coverage

MATH1506 reviews
MATH784802 reviews
MATH401 review
MATH731 review
MATH801 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 1 · A 4

B range

1

B 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

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No reported values