AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

C Cochran

MAT25 · MAT5 · MAT12 · MAT11 · MAT35 · MATH35 · MAT52 · MATH12 · MATH36 · MAT10 · ALGEBRA12 · MATH11 · MAT1B · MATH5 · MATH52 · 56 lifetime ratings

AI rating
84/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
69.23%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Take Cochran for algebra, stats, or business math if , and want a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHilariousGroup Practice TestsCaringExtra CreditTeach to the Test
  • Most students say , and make math passable and even fun.
  • He is known for life advice, humor, and .
  • A minority in harder courses like MAT5 or calculus call lectures unhelpful and tests mismatched.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

, and many report As if they do the work.

; the one online review still earned an A with .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

; calculus and some business math sections feel harder.

In-person algebra and stats are easier; online MAT1B and some MAT5 sections feel tougher.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

40/100

Many say missing a day leaves you lost, and and you will not pass.

; online data is too thin to compare.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Large majority call him best math teacher ever, tempered by a loud minority in tough courses.

In-person recommendations dominate; single .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

, and take-home components make failing hard for engaged students.

Format shift

as fair to generous; sparse online data.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

and many tests, but usually manageable and aligned with practice material.

Format shift

Some MAT5 students report excessive homework; most others call the load reasonable.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

, and real-life pep talks win most students; a few find tangents unhelpful.

Format shift

In-person teaching is the strength; the .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Many tests, practice quizzes, and than pure homework.

Format shift

In-person often uses group practice tests plus in-class and .

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person math is usually fun and , and clear pathways to A if you show up and practice.

Main concern

and catch-up is hard; some higher-level courses feel test-heavy or poorly explained.

What students said

“he is such a fun, nice, and funny professor. Every lecture was so enjoyable, this class was easy just do all your work!”
MATH12
“ so there's no reason to not get an A.”
MAT52

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Single online MAT1B review says practice tests help but and self-teaching was needed.

Main concern

Concepts may require independent study online.

What students said

“he wasn't that great at explaining concepts and I spent a lot of time learning concepts on my own. One thing, though, is that .”
MAT1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams often mirror practice tests, allow group practice, and include or take-home parts.

Group Practice TestsTake-Home PortionsExtra Credit on TestsMultiple Choice

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exams commonly use , and some take-home sections.

Group Practice TestsTake-Home Midterm or FinalExtra CreditMultiple Choice
“ so there's no reason to not get an A.”
MAT52
“There is as well. He gives out plenty of and .”
MAT5

Online

Only one online review notes helpful .

Practice Tests
“ .”
MAT1B

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“I am so glad I had him for Stats. I hated math in high school, and he turned that around. One of the coolest teachers I've had. Genuinely cares about his students. Makes learning fun. Easy A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, almost all in-person , and course-level variance. Credibility rating: High.

Teaching Quality

84/100

“ ! Always around to answer any question you may have.”

82/100

“ so there's no reason to not get an A.”

Recommendation Strength

78/100

“10/10 recommend, take his class :)))”

Minority Warning

25/100

“ ! I usually wait until end of term to rate but that's just how HORRIBLE his class is.”

Theme 1

About Teaching Style

  • Super chill guy. Group tests and very flexible.
  • He applies great knowledge and gives great peptalks
  • makes learning fun

Theme 2

About Exams and Grades

  • and then the real test is almost identical
  • !
  • It is literally impossible to fail

Theme 3

About Harder Sections

  • Hardest class I've ever taken
  • A MAJORITY of the class received Fs on the exams

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

56

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years and courses, mostly detailed and thematically consistent, with .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 538
4 out of 56
3 out of 55
2 out of 54
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 1 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

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No letter grade reported

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