AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Steve Sworder

MATH1A · MATH124 · MATH253 · MATH351 · MATH2513 · MATH251 · MATH24 · CALC3A · CALC100 · MATH201 · ALGEBTWO · MATH154 · MATHALG · MATH10 · MATH3A · 125 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you already like rigorous math and can handle strict rules and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPolarizing Math LecturerExam-Only GradingStrict Classroom RulesStep-By-Step DetailHigh Drop Rates
  • Students split hard between calling him foundational and calling him the .
  • Grades almost entirely from a ; .
  • , and bathroom use are a frequent complaint.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

An A usually takes solid exam performance on tricky free-style tests, not light effort or .

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Content is standard college math, but , and tricky tests make it feel hard for many students.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

36/100

Some students , while others report strict rules, seat assignments, and .

; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

46/100

if you want deep foundations and can tolerate strict rules; many students strongly advise avoiding him.

; no online reviews.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

28/100

Many students report , and points taken off for small issues.

Format shift

.

Workload

Light

64/100

, so day-to-day load is light, but exams carry almost all the weight.

Format shift

.

Teaching experience

Average

50/100

Praised for clear foundations by fans and consensus.

Format shift

.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Most courses are graded almost entirely on four exams or .

Format shift

.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person math classes with heavy , and grades driven almost only by exams.

Main concern

, and many students report feeling belittled or confused.

What students said

“Dr. Sworder enabled me to firmly establish the foundations to excel in the engineering program.”
MATH3A
“He bases your entire grade on 4 tests. and he only goes over questions if people ask.”
MATH251
“ and .”
MATH253

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.

Exams are hard, often free-style, and frequently described as unfair or poorly aligned with class help.

Exam HeavyTricky Free-Style ExamsLittle Partial CreditIn-Person Finals

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and are often called tricky, harsh, and low on partial credit.

Exam HeavyTricky Free-Style ExamsHarsh Point DeductionsOptional Final If Exam Scores Are High
“He took lots points out of .”
MATH253
“ in my whole life, no partial credit on tests.”
MATH3A
“Your grade is based on only 4 exams and NOTHING else.”
MATH251

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you need to learn everything step by step, . He is very strict about food, water, and attendance and if you break any of his rules.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 in-person reviews spanning 2007-2018, highlighting polarization in , and classroom rules. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Split

50/100

“It's been several years since I was in Dr. Sworder's class, but will always remember him as one of the .”

📝

28/100

“He bases your entire grade on 4 tests. and he only goes over questions if people ask.”

🚫

34/100

“ . I don't like writing bad things about people but .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Every problem was broken down to its basic form, making it easy for us nonmath people to understand.
  • He will take 30 minutes to teach a problem that should take 20 seconds.
  • He starts from the bottom to give you a foundation of understanding.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • . So if you do the hw, you should get an A.
  • and .
  • and have no relevance from the class work.

Theme 3

📏 About Rules & Classroom Culture

  • He is very strict about food, water, and attendance and if you break any of his rules.
  • marks you off for going to the bathroom during class
  • If you miss 2 classes he drops you.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

125

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

50 detailed in-person reviews spanning many years and courses show a consistent polarized pattern.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 550
4 out of 514
3 out of 511
2 out of 531
1 out of 519

Course coverage

MATH25121 reviews
MATH1248 reviews
MATH244 reviews
MATH2534 reviews
MATH3512 reviews
Show 10 more courses
MATH3A2 reviews
ALGEBTWO1 review
CALC1001 review
CALC3A1 review
MATH101 review
MATH1541 review
MATH1A1 review
MATH2011 review
MATH25131 review
MATHALG1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

2 reported outcomes

A range

2

A+ 2

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values