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Mathematics

Gordon Richardson

MATH25 · MATH210 · MATH2052 · MATH32 · MATH10 · PREALGEBRA · MATH · MATH1131 · 34 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
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Difficulty
2.3

The decision

if you struggle with math and can handle a strict, structured classroom.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyBeginner-Friendly MathCares About SuccessSimple ExplanationsStrict Classroom StyleGenerous Grading
  • Most students say he makes difficult math feel understandable.
  • He is strict about classroom behavior and does not like interruptions or lateness.
  • Grades appear student-friendly through simple tests, , partial credit, and grade rounding.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Grades are helped by simple tests, partial credit, , rounded grades, and .

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Students say he breaks math into simple steps, though his strict style and pace can still feel difficult for some.

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

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as mandatory, but students repeatedly warn not to be late.

Only in-person reviews exist, and they show strict classroom timing rather than a .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

because he helps math-anxious students understand and pass.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

86/100

Students mention , partial credit, simple tests, and grade rounding.

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Workload

Light

78/100

Several students describe little homework or , though procrastination can make it hard to manage.

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Only in-person reviews describe workload.

Teaching experience

Excellent

87/100

Most students praise his clear methods, practical shortcuts, individual help, and commitment to student success.

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Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and point-based grading, so assessment appears mixed.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews show a highly effective math teacher who breaks problems down and gives strong one-on-one help.

Main concern

His strict and sometimes intimidating style can frustrate students who want to ask questions during lecture.

What students said

“If you have had trouble in math, this is the professor for you!”
MATH32
“He makes even the most complicated problems seem easy by breaking them down into smaller problems.”
MATH32

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Exam style

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Reviews describe short and fair tests with partial credit, but do not .

Short TestsPartial CreditPoint-Based GradingExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

66/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and partial credit, but no clear proctoring or book policy.

Short TestsPartial CreditPoint-Based Grading
“ q's correct.”
MATH32
“HIS TESTS ARE 10 QUESTIONS AND HE GIVES CREDIT ON THE WORK NOT JUST THE ANSWER.”
MATH32

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you have had trouble in math, this is the professor for you!”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom style. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

87/100

“He makes even the most complicated problems seem easy by breaking them down into smaller problems.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

90/100

“ math!!!!!”

⚖️

86/100

“mades it very easy to bring your grade up if you need too!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He teaches you lots of tricks and new easy methods to solve difficult problems.
  • He breaks the material down so that you understand.
  • and easy to understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • , and the .
  • Offers and has office hours.
  • he ends up giving A's out like candy in the end!

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Rules

  • He doesn't tolerate tardiness, which is a good thing.
  • Do not interupt him or let your phone go off in class!
  • Students are not allowed to ask questions while he is teaching.

Data context

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Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

There are 34 reviews over many years with repeated, specific patterns, though the data is old.

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 524
4 out of 55
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

MATH3225 reviews
MATH252 reviews
PREALGEBRA2 reviews
MATH1 review
MATH101 review
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