AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Alan Crocoll

MATH · MATH43 · MATH40 · MATH041 · MATH20 · MATH15 · MATH043 · MATH020 · ALGB405 · MATH110 · MAT40 · MATH040 · MATH015 · MATH100 · MATH2040 · 68 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.8

The decision

Take him if you want a very forgiving math class with and .

Best fit · Easy A HunterOpen-note examsEasy A pathClear math explanationsHomework optionalExtra credit
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Crocoll as one of the easiest and clearest math professors, especially for people who struggle with math.
  • His grading is unusually student-friendly, with open-note tests, dropped scores, optional or , and in many reviews.
  • The main cautions are attendance or and a few comments about soft speaking or fast summer pacing.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Getting an A is unusually easy because many reviews cite open-note exams, optional homework, dropped scores, , and .

Both formats are easy, but exams and generous grading.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Students say Crocoll makes math clear and simple, though summer or winter sections can move too quickly.

Online reviews praise easy lectures and , while simplifies math well.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

because some reviews say show up or lab hours matter, while others say students skipped often and still passed.

Online reviews mention showing up to Zooms, while in-person , and optional attendance.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Students strongly recommend him because he explains math clearly and makes grades highly attainable.

Both formats are strongly positive, with and longer-running support.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

97/100

His grading is highly generous because students cite open-note exams, dropped tests or , and many easy A claims.

Format shift

In-person reviews provide most leniency evidence, while online reviews and A outcomes.

Workload

Light

86/100

, though quizzes, lab hours, and note-taking can still matter in some sections.

Format shift

Online reviews describe simple homework, while and manageable work.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students consistently say he explains math clearly, helps struggling learners, and makes difficult ideas understandable.

Format shift

Both formats praise his teaching, with speaking and accelerated pacing.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades are mostly built around quizzes, tests, and as preparation or notes rather than heavy graded work.

Format shift

Online evidence is limited, while , and dropped scores.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews repeatedly describe , and clear explanations.

Main concern

, and accelerated terms can feel fast.

What students said

“He lets you use notes for , and finals”
MATH040
“Awesome teacher lets you out of class early and doesnt collect hw easy A”
MATH15
“he rushed everything...i understood what he was saying but i noticed he was going super fast!!!”
MATH20

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online , and very helpful for students who struggle with math.

Main concern

Online evidence is positive but limited and .

What students said

“ and was sometimes not even counted towards the .”
MATH100
“Just show up to the zooms and .”
MATH100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are extremely student-friendly because , and finals plus dropped scores and .

Open NotesOpen Homework NotesMultiple Choice TestsDropped Lowest TestDropped Quiz ScoresExtra Credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

96/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and finals allow notes or homework, with multiple choice formats and dropped low scores in some sections.

Open NotesOpen Homework NotesMultiple Choice TestsDropped Lowest TestDropped Quiz Scores
“ .”
MATH100
“He allows all notes, HW, study guide, handouts, and calculator .”
MATH040
“Both exams and .”
MATH040

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove exam .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He lets you use notes for , and finals so there shouldn't be a reason why anyone could ever get below an A in his class.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“ very helpful, & truly makes sense of a frustrating subject!”

📈 Easy A Path

94/100

“Awesome teacher lets you out of class early and doesnt collect hw easy A”

📝

96/100

“Able and final”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are easy to follow along, and he always made himself available afterwards in case anyone needed help.
  • He breaks difficult problems down and shows you very good, easy to remember shortcuts.
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • This class is super easy if you know anything about math.
  • If you show up every day and do the HW you will get an A.
  • Math can not be this easy.

Theme 3

📝 About Tests And Homework

  • .
  • and was sometimes not even counted towards the .
  • Easy class. and test score, can use notes on quizzes and tests.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

68

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The evidence is highly credible because 50 reviews across many years are detailed and consistent, though some older reviews reduce current certainty slightly.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 555
4 out of 58
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 5

B range

4

B+ 2 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 1 · Pass 1