AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Ronald Sandvick

MATH118 · MATH255 · MATH121 · MATH116121 · M141 · CALC122 · MATH122 · MATH116MATH121 · MATH116 · M116121 · CALC151 · M116 · CALC121 · MATH104 · 280 lifetime ratings

AI rating
95/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
87.18%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

if you want a a strong grade; serious math majors seeking max rigor may want more challenge.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPatient and CaringPractice Tests Match ExamsExtra Credit HeavyDaily Group QuizzesBeginner Friendly Math
  • , and generous grading support.
  • Daily in-class quizzes are collaborative; .
  • Ideal for students who fear math or need an .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Partial credit for , and practice tests nearly identical to real tests make high grades common.

Both formats report easy high grades; if .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Material is real math but presented slowly with heavy scaffolding so most students find it manageable.

Liberal arts math feels easiest; accelerated calc still doable with his support.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

; online allows recordings so formal attendance is looser.

; online often optional with recordings.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Overwhelming praise for kindness, clarity, and pass rates; a few want harder challenge only.

Strong recommendation in both online and in-person reviews.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

88/100

Grades process heavily, offers drops, , and practice tests that match exams.

Format shift

Consistent generosity reported online and in person.

Workload

Light

70/100

and partially optional; daily quizzes done with peers.

Format shift

and end-of-semester due dates reduce pressure.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

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Format shift

Praise is consistent across formats.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Mix of , and optional or droppable finals.

Format shift

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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

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

notes on tests, and lots of encouragement; perfect for non-STEM and anxious students.

Main concern

Pace can feel fast for some; expensive textbook reported by a few.

What students said

“If you only need an .”
MATH118
“ !! Prof. Sandvick removes all of the stress that comes with math class”
MATH118
“He makes math super easy... Gives practice test that are very similar to the test so getting a .”
MATH104

Remote format

Online

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online Zoom sections are flexible, recorded, and forgiving; many pass with and practice tests.

Main concern

Long lectures and self-discipline if .

What students said

“I would be extremely impressed if anyone managed to fail Prof. Sandvick's class.”
MATH116
“If you pass the first 3 exams, :)”
MATH121
“He does not care about the right answer! If you showed effort in trying/did the steps accordingly, you gon get it right.”
MATH121

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams closely follow practice material with process credit and .

Practice Tests Match ExamsGroup QuizzesDrop Lowest ExamOptional Final SometimesPartial Credit for Work

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

tests, and practice tests nearly identical to exams.

Group Daily QuizzesPractice Tests Like ExamsNote Card AllowedExtra Credit
“He gives out practice tests that are EXACTLY like the .”
MATH122
“A quiz every class meeting but do not be afraid. He helps with the quizzes”
MATH104

Online

Online exams emphasize shown work; ; lectures recorded.

Process GradingOptional FinalRecorded LecturesHomework Heavy Points
“If you pass the first 3 exams, :)”
MATH121
“ rather than the answer alone”
MATH121

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If ! He is the best professor i've had in college hands down.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (16 online, 34 in person), highlighting support, ease, and care. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“he made it and lives by "there's no such thing as a dumb question."”

😊 Easy A Support

84/100

“Almost anyone can pass with an A, unless you are lazy.”

❤️ Caring Instructor

90/100

“HE TRULY CARES!! ... He is perhaps the .”

👍 Recommendation

88/100

“The ! !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Clear and patient instructor.
  • presents his lectures in a very digestible manner
  • guides you with a step by step process how to solve problems.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Super nice and easy!
  • I would be extremely impressed if anyone managed to fail
  • .

Theme 3

😄 About Classroom Vibe

  • him singing to our class, great singer!
  • he's always making jokes and he once even brought his guitar
  • Ronnie Love, as is he is known in the music world

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

280

Lifetime ratings

89/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews across online and in-person math courses show stable patterns of , and high recommendation.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5217
4 out of 533
3 out of 516
2 out of 58
1 out of 56

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

32

A+ 10 · A 21 · A- 1

B range

6

B+ 3 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

5

C 5

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1