Michael Karelius

MATH401 · MATH32 · MATH101 · CALC1N2 · MATH120 · MATH52 · MATH100 · 84 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 98/100
RMP rating: 4.8/5
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Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

if you want a and are willing to show up and do the homework.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear Math TeacherCaring and AvailableEasy to FollowHomework MattersStudent-Friendly Tests

Students repeatedly say he makes math understandable for people who normally struggle.
Grades are very reachable if , and use the provided help.
Attendance and , but most students see them as helpful.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

An A is very realistic with , and basic studying, but it is not a no-effort class.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

82/100

Students often say difficult math became understandable because and slows down when needed.

All course-easiness evidence comes from in-person math classes.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Several students say attendance is required or practically necessary, with .

Only in-person reviews discuss attendance, and .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and unusually effective for math-anxious students.

The recommendation and is highly consistent.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Grades are helped by , and clear expectations.

Format shift

, and most describe it as fair or generous if students do the work.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

and important, but students usually say it is manageable when done on time.

Format shift

The workload evidence is in person only and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students repeatedly describe him as , and especially strong for math beginners.

Format shift

All and is overwhelmingly positive.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and a final rather than relying on one method only.

Format shift

, tests, and finals; online evidence is absent.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are overwhelmingly positive, especially for , and reachable grades.

Main concern

Attendance and , and .

What students said

“ .”
MATH32

“What a great prof!! and explanations.”
MATH100

“YOU MUST DO YOUR HW and COME TO CLASS DAILY to pass his class.”
MATH120

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Reviews describe student-friendly assessments with notes allowed, group or , and .

One Page of NotesOpen-Note QuizzesGroup QuizzesExtra CreditClear Tests

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

open-note quizzes, and , but they do not clearly prove webcam or proctoring policies.

One Page of NotesOpen-Note QuizzesGroup QuizzesClear Tests

“ and you're able to discuss with the class.”
MATH120

“Allows one page of notes for tests and the final.”
MATH100

“ and .”
MATH120

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Hands down best professor ever. understand, and is always available to answer questions.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 in-person reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“ understand, and is always available to answer questions.”

👍 Recommendation Strength

97/100

“If you struggle like I did with . K.”

📈 Grade Path

86/100

“If you attend every class, do the homework and study you will get an A in the class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

and explanations.
He took the time to clarify every question that the class had.
He makes Algebra easy to comprehend.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades and Work

There is no reason to get less than a B in this class, so long as you are willing to work.
Do the and you will do great.
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Theme 3

❤️ About Support

He actually cares!
He really wants his students to do well and for you.
He really wants you to succeed.

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The review set is large and highly consistent across many years, though most comments are older.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 578

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Course coverage

MATH12020 reviews

MATH10011 reviews

MATH3211 reviews

MATH4014 reviews

321 review

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Michael Karelius

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Introductory

Mandatory

MustTake

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Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Strength

📈 Grade Path

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Grades and Work

❤️ About Support

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Quality ratings

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