Paul Sjoberg

250B · MATH205B · 150A · MATH150A · MATH40 · MATH150B · MATH252 · MATH142 · MATH250A · MATH152 · MATH20 · MATH152F · MATH150 · MATH151 · MATH250B · CALC150B · MATH251 · 93 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 74/100
RMP rating: 4.0/5
Take again: 70%
Difficulty: 3.2

The decision

if you want a clear but demanding math professor and are ready to work consistently.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerClear lecturesTest heavyTough graderLots of homeworkFair if prepared

Most students say Sjoberg teaches math clearly and organizes material well.
The class is exam-heavy and often requires detailed work, strong notation, and .
, but not for students seeking a low-effort A.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

A good grade is realistic, but students , and serious exam preparation.

Online reviews mention open-book exams but harsher grading, while path.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

Calculus and higher math content are difficult, and the pace, notation standards, and .

Both formats are challenging, but online reviews sound more stressful and unforgiving.

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

72/100

and fair preparation, though a vocal minority warns about harsh grading and exams.

, while online evidence is more polarized.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

48/100

and sometimes , but many students call him strict or tough on exams and required work steps.

Format shift

, while in-person reviews balance strictness with fairness.

Workload

Heavy

32/100

, and study guides are frequent, and several students call the workload heavy.

Format shift

Both formats report substantial work, with online reviews .

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Most students praise his clear, organized lectures, though and pacing do not always match expectations.

Format shift

, while online feedback includes more severe complaints.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

86/100

Grades are repeatedly described as driven by quizzes, tests, finals, and .

Format shift

Both formats are test-heavy, with online reviews also mentioning quizzes and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, frequent homework, and a fair path to success for students who keep up.

Main concern

The main concern is a .

What students said

“ , but if you do hw and notes, you're good.”
MATH151

“That being said you still have to put in work to do well.”
MATH150B

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are more divided, with strong praise for open-book exams and study guides but and .

Main concern

The and unforgiving exam policies.

What students said

“Since COVID, all of , which makes the class easier.”
MATH252

“He's possibly the . Such a and merciless teacher.”
MATH152F

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are central, often difficult, and require detailed work, though .

Test HeavyShow All Work RequiredOpen Book Online EvidenceStrict Grading On Exams

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

exams and finals, but they do not clearly prove closed-book policy or proctoring rules.

Test HeavyFinal Can Replace Lowest TestDifficult ExamsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

“Exams and the .”
MATH151

“His class is 90% examinations (quizzes and tests), 10% is worth homework and ”
MATH150

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention open-book or open-note quizzes and exams, but , and harsh penalties.

Open Book Or Open NoteShow All Work RequiredStrict Cheating PolicyTest Heavy

“Since COVID, all of , which makes the class easier.”
MATH252

“He does have a strict cheating policy though, so just make sure to show your work in his class.”
MATH252

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“If you put in the work (and it is a lot) you will succeed.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“ and .”

📚 Workload Demand

32/100

“He issues a reasonable amount of .”

⚖️

48/100

“He explicitly .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

The .
Sjobs is an and informative professor.
that students can understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

If you put in the work (and it is a lot) you will succeed.
, but if you do hw and notes, you're good.
Getting an A in this class is possible for everyone if you work hard.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams

There are no surprises on the tests.
Exams and the .
He is a stickler to correct notation and listing out each and every step.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across many years and courses, with , and demanding grading.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 13 · A- 1

B range

B+ 2 · B 5

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 1

Paul Sjoberg

x x if you want a clear but demanding math professor and are ready to work consistently.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Challenging

Recommended

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📚 Workload Demand

⚖️ x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

🧪 About Exams

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a clear but demanding math professor and are ready to work consistently.

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