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Mathematics

Dao Vo

MATH121 · MATH141 · MATH40 · 14176MATH · MATH120 · MATH120F · MATH151 · VO05077 · MATH172 · 69 lifetime ratings

AI rating
61/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
63.08%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you will attend, do the homework, and ask questions, but avoid expecting an easy or low-effort math class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring math supportExtra credit and curvesHomework-driven examsTough gradingOnline risk
  • Recent in-person reviews are often very positive, especially for , and .
  • Getting an A is realistic but , and using notes or study guides well.
  • Online and some older MATH141 reviews are sharply negative, , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

64/100

A grades are attainable through homework, study guides, notes, , and curves, but students repeatedly warn that effort is required.

and clearer exam preparation, while online sections describe much harder grading and weaker support.

Is the course easy?

Standard

47/100

The math content is often difficult or fast-paced, but clear notes and .

In-person reviews say the material becomes understandable with support, while online reviews describe the course as , and test-heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

38/100

as formally mandatory, but classwork, notes, participation, and in-class help are central to success.

, while online reviews focus more on communication and pacing issues.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

and will work, but many online and some statistics students strongly warn against him.

In-person recommendation is much stronger than online recommendation, where negative reviews are frequent and intense.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

56/100

, and homework-based exams help, but many students still call him a tough or .

Format shift

, while online grading is described as stricter and less transparent.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

, and exam preparation are frequent and can take significant time.

Format shift

Both formats mention workload, but online reviews describe the workload as more draining and less supported.

Teaching experience

Good

70/100

Teaching quality is strong in many recent in-person reviews but dragged down by repeated online complaints about clarity and communication.

Format shift

and one-on-one help, while online reviews frequently say he does not teach well or respond enough.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

80/100

and quizzes, with , and study guides serving as preparation or support.

Format shift

and notes, while online reviews describe exams as difficult, rushed, and heavily weighted.

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

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mixed but lean positive, especially , and seek help.

Main concern

The class can become hard quickly if math.

What students said

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MATH151
“If you don't complete the HW or don't study it well, you won't pass.”
MATH151
“Don't expect an easy A, but work hard and an A is more than attainable.”
MATH151

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative, with complaints about unclear , and heavy effort.

Main concern

Students often felt they had to teach themselves while and poor communication.

What students said

“The and not enough time is provided.”
MATH141
“He is a nice guy but he is not a good teacher”
MATH141
“RUN AWAY”
MATH141

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are often difficult but can be student-friendly when notes, cheat sheets, curves, or .

Notes AllowedCheat Sheet AllowedHomework-Based ExamsCurves and Extra CreditDifficult Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and homework-based exams, but also frequent hard-test warnings.

Notes AllowedCheat Sheet AllowedCurved ExamsHomework-Based Exams
“lets as well.”
MATH120F
“You can use .”
MATH121
“the HW.”
MATH151

Online

Online reviews mention difficult timed tests and , but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book rules, or .

Difficult Timed TestsExam-Heavy GradingLow Test Averages
“The and not enough time is provided.”
MATH141
“30-40% average on every test”
MATH141
“your ”
MATH141

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Don't expect an easy A, but work hard and an A is more than attainable.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

70/100

“His lectures are very clear, he makes you work in groups, and he takes a lot of time making sure each student has their questions answered”

📚 Effort Required

64/100

“If you don't complete the HW or don't study it well, you won't pass.”

⚠️ Online Risk

32/100

“His class is too fast pace, he doesn't teach well, his annotations don't make sense at all”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He takes time to help you with in-class work if you don't understand something.
  • , and fair.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Don't expect an easy A, but work hard and an A is more than attainable.
  • Lots of EC opportunities.
  • positive and engaging atmosphere.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Online Concerns

  • and he just reads off the worksheets.
  • The and not enough time is provided.
  • RUN AWAY

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

69

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 detailed reviews cover recent and older terms, multiple math courses, and a and in-person experiences.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 535
4 out of 510
3 out of 55
2 out of 58
1 out of 511

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 2 · A 14

B range

14

B+ 2 · B 11 · B- 1

C range

5

C+ 2 · C 3

D range

2

D+ 2

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 3