AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

John Medcalf

MATH400 · MATH25 · MATH401 · MATH350 · BUSMATH342 · MATH372 · MATH342 · BUS342 · MATH101 · MATH32 · MATH360 · MATH125 · MATH402 · MATH1569 · MATH120 · MATH373 · CAL1 · MATH100 · 48 lifetime ratings

AI rating
46/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
44.44%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Take him only if you are comfortable learning math independently and , and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProSelf-Teaching RequiredCaring But ConfusingLots of HomeworkQuiz HeavyCurved Exams
  • The clearest pattern is that many students like him personally but .
  • Grades can be survivable because curves and leniency appear often, but an A usually requires self-teaching and steady work.
  • Online reviews because students mention technology problems and poor online teaching fit.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

48/100

Curves can help, but many students say an A , and strong outside study.

Online reviews include A grades but still warn about independent study, while but heavy effort.

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

The math content is manageable for prepared students, but , and prerequisite assumptions make it feel harder.

Online reviews are more negative about delivery, while and student math strength.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Many reviews mention mandatory attendance, daily quizzes, pop quizzes, or needing to attend to pass.

Both online and in-person evidence point to .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

Students recommend him mainly for independent learners, while many others warn that .

Online reviews are mostly discouraging, while and avoidance.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Curves and occasional leniency help, but many reviews also mention , and .

Format shift

, while online reviews include both tough grading and A outcomes.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of , and heavy outside study.

Format shift

Both formats mention heavy work, with the strongest .

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

He is often described as caring and knowledgeable, but many students say , and require self-teaching.

Format shift

Online teaching is weaker due to technology and format issues, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Reviews repeatedly , and exam-weighted grades.

Format shift

, while online reviews also mention lecture-heavy and tough grading patterns.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

45 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews are mixed, with repeated praise for kindness and curves but , and self-teaching.

Main concern

Students often need to teach themselves because .

What students said

“Take this professor if you are good at self-teaching.”
MATH401
“There is a lot of homework, and there are .”
MATH372

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative because students describe weak online teaching, technology problems, and a need for independent studying.

Main concern

The online format and technology issues.

What students said

“He doesn't know about the technology.”
MATH372
“I do not think his method of teaching works well with online classes.”
MATH373

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The and exam-heavy, but reviews do not clearly prove open-book rules, closed-book rules, webcam rules, or proctoring software.

Frequent QuizzesMultiple ExamsFinal ExamExam HeavyReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Proctoring Policy

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, multiple exams, and finals, but they do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring rules.

Frequent QuizzesMultiple ExamsFinal ExamExam Heavy
“Daily Quizzes so attendance is mandatory, 4 Exams + .”
MATH401
“ .”
MATH400

Online

Online reviews mention lecture-heavy and tough grading patterns, but they do not clearly .

Reviews Do Not Clearly Prove Exam Policy

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Take this professor if you are good at self-teaching.”

Voice snapshots generated from 48 reviews, , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

48/100

“He often makes mistakes in lectures and office hours are on and off.”

📚 Workload Pressure

30/100

“There is a lot of homework, and there are .”

⚖️

58/100

“Grades on time and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Take this professor if you are good at self-teaching.
  • He often makes mistakes in lectures and office hours are on and off.
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You will need to invest a lot of time to get an A if math does not come naturally to you.
  • and is a very nice and funny person.
  • There is no free lunch with John Medcalf.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Dr. Medcalf is a very good teacher, and I can see that he has passion for what he does.
  • Professor Medcalf is a , and always willing to help.
  • Medcalf is very likeable, especially outside of class.

Data context

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Analysis sample

48

Recent reviews read by the AI

48

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-eight reviews across many years and courses give a broad sample, though older reviews reduce current certainty.

Inside 48 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 511
3 out of 58
2 out of 59
1 out of 511

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 2 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

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