AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Larry Foster

MATH · MATH96X · TRIG104 · MATH46 · MATH96 · MATH046 · MATH096 · MATH116 · MAYH96 · MATH38 · MTH96 · MATH104 · 88 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
81.82%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you will show up, do the homework, and want a funny teacher who actually teaches math.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAmazing LecturesHilariousTest HeavyClear ExplanationsLots of Homework
  • Breaks down math clearly and keeps lectures engaging for most students
  • Exams and ; skipping work hurts fast
  • Attendance and asking questions are repeatedly tied to passing

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many As and Bs appear, but students , and prepare for .

Online reviews stress tough grading on exams; pull grades up.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content is standard college math that feels manageable when taught well, but pace and volume still challenge weaker algebra backgrounds.

Both formats describe solid math content; online students more often call the pace and exams intense.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and warn that skipping class leaves you behind.

Evidence is almost entirely from in-person classes where showing up is repeatedly required.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

because , and genuinely helpful if you work.

; nearly all praise is from in-person sections.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

Clear criteria and some help, but tough-grader tags and .

Format shift

; in-person views are more mixed.

Workload

Moderate

42/100

Regular homework, quizzes, and packed sections.

Format shift

; online focus more on exam stress.

Teaching experience

Excellent

84/100

, and real learning even when the class is hard.

Format shift

; online sample is small but still positive on teaching.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Quizzes, chapter tests, and practice.

Format shift

Both formats describe test-heavy courses.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Most students call him one of the best math teachers they have had, with , and support if you put in the work.

Main concern

, and tough exams for students who struggle with memorization.

What students said

“Easily the best math teacher I've ever had!! Goes through each step in detail but still simplified enough for his students to understand”
MATH104
“His course load may be heavy, but his lectures are pure gold.”
MATH104
“Professor Foster made me realize I was taught incorrectly and helped me understand math like no teacher ever did.”
MATH096

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students still praise his care and prep value but and .

Main concern

and if work is hard to read online.

What students said

“ out but survived.”
MATH96X
“He's definitely not an easy A... if you're taking online classes with him, USE THE DARKEST PENCIL YOU HAVE!”
MATH096

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are challenging and often harder than reviews, so steady practice is required.

Test HeavyPop QuizzesMemorization FocusedStudy GuidesIn-Person Exams

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and reward homework practice and review sheets.

Test HeavyPop QuizzesPractice Tests
“ because you have memorize lots of things”
TRIG104
“Do all the so that way you get enough practice for the quizzes and exams.”
MATH104

Online

Online exams are serious and graded strictly, including penmanship of written work.

Hard ExamsStrict Written Grading
“ out but survived.”
MATH96X
“He is a ”
MATH096

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If as a math professor for the rest of my education, I would in a heartbeat.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting teaching, workload, and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Clarity

84/100

“He breaks every concept down in a thoughtful manner that's incredibly easy to understand”

👍 Recommendation Strength

82/100

“ . and answers all types of questions.”

📚 Workload Reality

42/100

“Gives a hefty amount of homework but gives you weeks to complete it.”

🧪

45/100

“His reviews are nothing like the exams.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Goes through each step in detail but still simplified enough
  • He's hilarious! Very easy to get along with
  • Passionate about math, and genuinely cares for the future of our education

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Just do the work and you'll be fine
  • He's definitely not an easy A
  • Textbook section reviews are key

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • You can tell he truly cares about his students
  • ASK QUESTIONS he will not judge you
  • Always felt he cared we would succeed

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

88

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews across many years with consistent themes on teaching strength and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 559
4 out of 513
3 out of 53
2 out of 53
1 out of 510

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

38 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 2 · A 12 · A- 2

B range

12

B+ 5 · B 3 · B- 4

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

3

F 3

No letter grade reported

6

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