AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Sharon Hughes

MATH96 · MATH254 · MATH150 · MATH151 · MATH150MATH151 · 35 lifetime ratings

AI rating
80/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
73.91%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

Take her if you , and if you need a slow, gentle intro.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerClear lecturesTest-aligned homeworkFast-paced calculusCaring but firmHeavy homework
  • and notes for prepared students
  • Workload and pace are heavy; not ideal if you are weak in math or need hand-holding
  • Online sections draw more frustration about timing, self-teaching, and drops

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

A is attainable if you do all HW and practice, but the course is not an easy free A.

and low grades; in-person A/B students emphasize consistent work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Calc and linear algebra move fast with frequent quizzes and .

Both formats call material hard; online adds time-pressure complaints.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

Many sections require attendance or warn that missing class tanks quiz/test readiness.

In-person stresses show-up; online mixed mandatory/no but live/group work still matters.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Most dedicated math students rave and ; weaker or .

In-person recommendation is .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

58/100

and partial credit; not a .

Format shift

Online tougher on timing/syllabus; in-person fair if work is shown.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

; lots of practice expected.

Format shift

Heavy in both formats; online complaints about volume are sharper.

Teaching experience

Excellent

84/100

and strong lectures for most; minority finds her condescending or unhelpful.

Format shift

In-person teaching praise is stronger; online more split.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

75/100

Test-heavy with quizzes and .

Format shift

HW, quizzes, monthly exams.

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

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person students largely call her an but fair grading.

Main concern

Fast pace, lots of homework, and ; a few found lectures unhelpful for HW.

What students said

“ .”
MATH151
“Super quirky and fun, but DON'T MISS CLASS or you will come to next day and feel like you're going to fail the .”
MATH150
“My experience in this professors class was PLENTY of homework. Her lectures are not helpful for hw or .”
MATH151

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

strong organizers praise clear lectures and fair exams; others cite , and dropping.

Main concern

, and feeling of self-teaching for some.

What students said

“Took her online calc class and material was difficult since it was a calc class BUT she gives amazing lectures and answers questions.”
MATH150
“STAY AWAY, the previous ratings are very misleading... The and .”
MATH151
“ and her lectures cover what's on the tests.”
MATH254

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and notes with a couple stretch items; online timing can feel tight.

Exams from HW and lecturesOccasional challenge questionsQuiz/test time pressure online

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and HW and are doable with practice; a tad long if unprepared.

Straightforward examsSimilar to notesTest heavy
“ but can be a tad long if you don't practice.”
MATH151
“If you do the .”
MATH150

Online

Online students report exams aligned to lectures but .

HW-aligned examsTight quiz timingChallenge questions
“ and lectures, with one or two new 'challenge' questions.”
MATH254
“The and .”
MATH151

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ .”

Voice snapshots generated from 35 reviews, highlighting lecture quality, heavy pace, and . Credibility rating: High.

📘 Lecture Clarity

84/100

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🏋️ Heavy Workload

28/100

“Get ready for lots of homework.”

⚠️ Online Caution

35/100

“STAY AWAY, the previous ratings are very misleading”

👍 Math-Lover Pick

76/100

“Definitely the place to be for math-lovers, but the class moves quick.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and her lectures cover what's on the tests.
  • She makes even the .
  • , AND makes math interesting.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This class isn't an easy A, but it is reasonably attainable.
  • Don't slack preparing for the exams.
  • The pace is WAY TOO fast.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • She is lovely, very smart, and has a lot of patience.
  • Dr. H will make as much effort to help you as she sees you putting in.
  • not only is she a great teacher but she has a compassionate heart.

Data context

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Analysis sample

35

Recent reviews read by the AI

35

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

35 reviews across many years and courses with detailed, recurring themes on pace, HW, and teaching quality.

Inside 35 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 524
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 53
1 out of 55

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

26 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 4 · A 10

B range

5

B+ 3 · B 2

C range

1

C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2