AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Bruce Underhill

MATHMATH · MATH46 · MATH35 · MATH96 · MATH46MATH96 · MATH038 · MATH096 · MATH36 · MATH116 · MATH60 · MATH095 · MATH38 · MATH45 · 72 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
36.84%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

Consider him only if , and can handle strict exam grading for a chance to learn with a caring instructor.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough Exam GraderHeavy HomeworkFunny And CaringTest HeavyMake-Up Options
  • Personality is widely praised as funny and caring, but recent MATH116 reviews slam tough grading and disorganization.
  • and tests often feel harder or different from practice, though notes or make-ups sometimes help.
  • Older lower-level classes get far more glowing reviews than recent sections.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

An A usually needs , and careful study; many recent students got D/F or dropped.

Online reviews are especially negative on grade outcomes; in person is mixed by era and course level.

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

Lower-level math can feel approachable with help, but pace, volume, and .

Recent in-person MATH116 feels harder than older algebra-style courses.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

24/100

Attendance is repeatedly listed as class.

Both online and .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

40/100

Recommendation hinges on whether you value his humor and and .

Online reviews mostly advise against him; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

32/100

Many students call him a and format, despite occasional curves or make-ups.

Format shift

; recent cohorts report harsh deductions.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Expect large online or , and quizzes throughout the term.

Format shift

Online and ; online also stresses no late work.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

He is caring and often clear one-on-one, but .

Format shift

; recent MATH116 and online reviews rate it much lower.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

and a final; as only a small share or one test-equivalent.

Format shift

Online and and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

many love his humor, individual help, and retakes, while recent cohorts report , and messy organization.

Main concern

and is personally well liked.

What students said

“He grades extremely hard and takes off for your work not being exactly how he wants it.”
MATH116
“He allows you to have a .”
MATH116
“Underhill is amazing! Class time spent reviewing problems on the board”
MATH038

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online students call him funny but : heavy homework, tough tests that , and opaque Canvas grades.

Main concern

, and being dropped for missing class make the online format risky.

What students said

“cool guy, but ”
MATH116
“If you don't attend you will be dropped.”
MATH116
“the ”
MATH96

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are high-stakes and often graded strictly, sometimes with notes or , but .

Tough Exam GradingMultiple ExamsStudy Guide Or Cheat Sheet SometimesMake-Up LimitedNo Late Work

Assessment risk

Strict

36/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exams may allow a cheat sheet or study guide and , but many still call grading extremely hard.

Cheat Sheet SometimesStudy GuideCurves Or RetakesStrict Method Grading
“ .”
MATH116
“1 front and ”
MATH116
“ not accept late work”
MATH116

Online

Online reviews describe hard, high-stakes exams, limited make-ups, and opaque .

Tough Exam GradingMultiple ExamsLimited Make-Up
“i cried during the fail”
MATH116
“5 Exams Total including final exam, Only .”
MATH116
“Your grade is based 4 tests & all the as 1 test score.”
MATH96

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He's a good guy but and tech-challenged - attend class and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews spanning many years and math levels, capturing both glowing older praise and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Split

58/100

“He is a great person but not a good professor he comes to class with no lesson plan.”

🧪

36/100

“ , and you must be prepared.”

📚

28/100

“expect TONS of ”

❤️ Personality Praise

70/100

“Prof. U. is so sweet and caring. He's very funny and tries to make math fun.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • tries to make math fun
  • comes to class with no lesson plan

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • In order to get an A you must be perfect
  • he grades extremely hard
  • and

Theme 3

📝

  • The lecture and
  • all of the and there is definitely a good amount

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

72

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years provide rich detail; recent harsh MATH116 comments and older praise create a clear but split pattern.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 545
4 out of 57
3 out of 55
2 out of 57
1 out of 58

Course coverage

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MATH0385 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 2 · A 4 · A- 2

B range

5

B+ 4 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 3