AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Harvey Shrum

MATH330 · MATH32 · MATH35 · MATHMATH · MATH120 · MATH100 · 20 lifetime ratings

AI rating
61/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
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Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you are comfortable learning math independently and mainly want a .

Best fit · Self Taught ProEasy TestsFast PacedConfusing ExplanationsExtra CreditNice Teacher
  • Students split sharply between calling him excellent and .
  • because tests are often easy and .
  • The main risk is learning quality, especially for .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

The grade path is forgiving because students mention , and homework carrying little weight.

All 20 counted reviews are in person, so there is no online evidence.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The content is often basic and test-friendly, but the pace and weak in math.

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Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Reviews stress showing up to understand the material, but they do not prove a .

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Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

but warn that his fast, confusing teaching can limit real learning.

The recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

85/100

Students cite easy , and dropped scores.

Format shift

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Workload

Light

82/100

, and tests drive most of the grade.

Format shift

Only in-person workload evidence exists.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

He is consistently described as nice and helpful, but many students .

Format shift

Only in-person teaching evidence exists.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

86/100

grade and tests are central.

Format shift

Only in-person assessment evidence exists.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

20 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

but inconsistent teaching clarity.

Main concern

Fast explanations and .

What students said

“The , and he throws out lowest score.”
MATH32
“He goes over the material way too fast for your average student to keep up.”
MATH100
“He is fantastic! I hate math and he did his best to make sure we understood each concept.”
MATH100

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The exams are often described as easy, but one review reports a and reviews do not prove open-book or proctoring policy.

Easy TestsLong FinalTests At MMLC

Assessment risk

Standard

70/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe easy tests, MMLC test-taking, and , but .

Easy TestsLong FinalTests At MMLC
“The , and he throws out lowest score.”
MATH32
“ and took them at the MMLC with no consequences.”
MATH330
“The final was very long, took over 3 1/2 hrs and 1/2 the class didn't finish it.”
MATH100

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Easy to get an A, but you won't learn anything.”

Voice snapshots generated from 20 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student fit. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“Nice guy, but poor teacher.”

📈 Easy Grade Path

86/100

“The , and he throws out lowest score.”

⚠️ Learning Risk

55/100

“He goes over the material way too fast for your average student to keep up.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He really made sure you understood everything!!!
  • He goes through the material really fast,makes mistakes, and is hard of hearing because .
  • Very nice teacher but he goes over the material way too quick.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This class is a breeze, and it's the most fun I've had in math in years.
  • It can't be any easier than this. !
  • Homework was only 5% of grade, so if you understand material and can do well on the .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Student Fit

  • unless you're already good at algebra.
  • should be confident in .
  • If you show up to class you can definitely pass the tests and class no prob!

Data context

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Analysis sample

20

Recent reviews read by the AI

20

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

There are 20 reviews across many years with repeated themes, but two reviews have no comments and all evidence is old.

Inside 20 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 53
3 out of 55
2 out of 52
1 out of 52

Course coverage

MATH10010 reviews
MATH1204 reviews
MATH323 reviews
MATH3301 review
MATH351 review
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MATHMATH1 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

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