AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Ketan (Kenny) Shah

MATH141 · MATH40 · MATH041 · MATH41 · MATH115 · MATH143 · MATH129 · MATH040 · MATH135 · MATH130 · 158 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
97.5%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want a and are willing to put in consistent work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and availableExcellent math explainerExtra credit supportTest heavy but fairStudy sessions matter
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Shah as a rare math professor who makes hard material understandable.
  • Getting an A usually requires steady homework, study sessions, and , but .
  • Both online and in-person students praise his care, access, and review help.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A is very reachable through homework, review sessions, , and partial credit, but it is not automatic in calculus.

Online evidence mentions notes or study guides allowed on tests, while , and fair partial credit.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

67/100

The math content is often challenging, but and support make it much easier to understand.

Both formats show the material can be difficult, with and fast pacing.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

as strictly mandatory, but students repeatedly say showing up and using help sessions is important.

In-person reviews more strongly connect attendance with success, while and review sessions.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Students recommend him because , and unusually committed to helping students pass.

Both formats are strongly positive, with .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

Grades are helped by , partial credit, review packets, and , though exams are not always easy.

Format shift

Online reviews mention test aids and notes, while and .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Homework and review work are steady, and calculus can feel heavy even when the professor is supportive.

Format shift

Online reviews include some complaints about workload and Pearson, while , and study sessions.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Students consistently describe him as , and one of .

Format shift

Both formats praise his teaching, with in-person reviews giving the strongest and broadest support.

Assessment method

Balanced

68/100

Grades , and occasional , with several classes described as test heavy.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework, notes, and test help, while , and review sessions.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews show exceptional teaching, patience, office-hour support, and .

Main concern

Calculus and , and .

What students said

“Study guides were almost identical to the exams.”
MATH130
“The but he gives you lots of opportunities to pass and do well on the exams.”
MATH130
“No quizzes, 3 tests and 1 final.”
MATH141

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are highly positive, with strong help through Zoom, review sessions, and .

Main concern

Some online students still found Pearson, workload, or pace frustrating.

What students said

“He also allows you to use the study guide on the tests.”
MATH130
“Study material, do hw and and you will be perfectly fine!”
MATH130
“Txtbook wasn't needed, he prepares you very well for exams”
MATH141

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams can be tough, but review sessions, study guides, partial credit, and occasional allowed notes make them more student-friendly than harsh.

Study Guides Similar To ExamsExtra CreditPartial CreditNotes Or Study Guide Allowed In Some Online ExamsTest Heavy In Some Courses

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe tough but fair exams supported by study guides, review sessions, , and partial credit.

Study Guides Similar To ExamsReview SessionsExtra CreditPartial CreditNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“Study guides were almost identical to the exams.”
MATH130
“He also gives tons of if you show some work.”
MATH130
“No quizzes, 3 tests and 1 final.”
MATH141

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention use of study guides or notes during exams, but do not prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring rules.

Study Guide AllowedNotes Allowed In One ReviewNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“He also allows you to use the study guide on the tests.”
MATH130
“you can use note which is his lecture, .”
MATH130

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ . Take this professor.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“He made math understandable for someone, as math is my least efficient subject.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“If as a math professor, it would undoubtedly be him.”

⚖️

78/100

“He also gives tons of if you show some work.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Funny and engaging lectueres.
  • He made math easy to understand.
  • He takes his time during his lectures to make sure you understand the material

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Be ready to work hard, but .
  • The but he gives you lots of opportunities to pass and do well on the exams.
  • Study guides were almost identical to the exams.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He truly cares.
  • He will do everything in his power to make you succeed.
  • Kenny is the most hardworking and .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

158

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, most are detailed, and the positive themes are highly consistent.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5143
4 out of 512
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

46 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 4 · A 8 · A- 3

B range

18

B+ 9 · B 9

C range

5

C+ 2 · C 3

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 4