AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Nancy Ikeda

MATH150A · STAT120 · MATH142 · MATH151F · MATH150AF · MATH120 · MATH150 · MATH151 · MATH040 · MATH130 · STATC1000 · 108 lifetime ratings

AI rating
75/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
80.95%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you want a and can keep up with frequent work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear lecturesCaring supportHeavy homeworkDaily quizzesHard but fair
  • Students and willingness to help.
  • Grades are achievable, but , and .
  • In-person calculus and trig reviews report tougher exams and a faster pace than many online MATH120 reviews.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is realistic with consistent work, but many students say the grade is not handed out and , and .

Online reviews mention and organized work, while and tougher tests.

Is the course easy?

Standard

45/100

, but calculus, trig, and MATH120 reviews , and demanding concepts.

Online MATH120 is more manageable with structure, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Many in-person reviews say skipping class is risky because .

, while online reviews emphasize keeping up with deadlines and lectures.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

80/100

Most students recommend her because she teaches clearly and cares, despite the heavy workload and strict expectations.

Both formats are mostly positive, but and pace.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

Students describe fair grading with some and partial credit, but several also call her picky or tough.

Format shift

Online reviews mention more often, while .

Workload

Heavy

25/100

, and exam prep are repeatedly described as time-consuming.

Format shift

Online reviews focus on weekly assignment volume, while and long practice work.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most students say , and gives useful support, though a minority find her harsh or confusing.

Format shift

Online reviews are especially positive about organization and support, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and finals, with exams carrying meaningful weight in many classes.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework, quizzes, labs, and discussions, while , and finals.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person students often find her lectures clear and helpful, but , and high expectations.

Main concern

Daily quizzes and and practice important.

What students said

“Quizzes every day, 3 exams, and 1 final.”
MATH151
“Crazy workload & has ridiculous expectations from students.”
MATH142

Remote format

Online

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students describe clear lectures and caring support, but repeatedly and strict deadlines.

Main concern

The online workload can pile up quickly if students fall behind.

What students said

“Each week, there are 3 hw assignments, 3 lecture checks, 1 quiz, 1 lab, 1 discussion.”
MATH120
“Let's .”
statc1000

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam friendliness varies by course, with some note-friendly or fair exams but many reports of , and cumulative finals.

Notes Allowed In Some Online ExamsDaily QuizzesMultiple ExamsCumulative FinalTough Exams In Some Courses

Assessment risk

Varies

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person evidence , and some hard or memory-based tests, but reviews do not clearly prove a universal closed-book policy.

Daily QuizzesThree Exams And FinalCumulative FinalHard Exams
“The only problem is that .”
MATH151
“ test”
MATH142

Online

Online evidence supports notes allowed in at least one STATC1000 exam and tougher later exams in MATH120, but reviews do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules beyond notes.

Notes Allowed In Some ExamsTougher Later ExamsQuizzes
“Let's .”
statc1000
“ as the semester goes on.”
MATH120

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“You will have to work for your grade but she gives you all the tools to do that.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“ and full of examples, and she answers questions helpfully so that you can understand the concepts.”

📚 Workload Reality

25/100

“This is the most work any professor has assigned personally.”

👍 Recommendation Value

80/100

“ !!!!!!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Ikeda is a great professor.
  • and is willing to answer questions in and out of class.
  • Professor Ikeda really breaks it down for you.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You really have to work for your grade in this class.
  • Not an easy A but is always willing to help students understand material.
  • If you work hard, you will do great.

Theme 3

📝

  • .
  • There are 3 exams and 1 cumulative final.
  • Tons of homework, but it's all meant to reinforce the material and prepare you for the quizzes/exams.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

108

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across many years, formats, and math courses with consistent themes , and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 566
4 out of 520
3 out of 510
2 out of 511
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 5 · A 10 · A- 2

B range

11

B+ 2 · B 7 · B- 2

C range

10

C+ 2 · C 7 · C- 1

D range

6

D+ 1 · D 4 · D- 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 2