Timothy Swain

MATH · MATH1181104 · PSY42 · MATH103 · MATH1182057 · MATH1030025 · MATH11 · 51 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 100/100
RMP rating: 4.9/5
Take again: 97.56%
Difficulty: 2.5

The decision

Take Timothy Swain, especially if you struggle with math and want a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear lecturesCaring and responsiveBeginner friendlyOpen-note examsFair workload

Students overwhelmingly praise his clarity, patience, organization, and ability to make math easier to understand.
Grades are very achievable for , and use notes or practice materials.
Online exams may require webcam and Lockdown Browser, but and supported by clear preparation.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

A good grade is very attainable because many exams, and rewards homework and attendance.

Both formats support high grade attainability, with and in-person reviews stressing attendance and homework.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Students who struggle with math repeatedly say he breaks concepts down clearly and makes statistics or math feel easy to follow.

Online reviews praise detailed videos and examples, while in-person reviews .

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

98/100

Students almost universally recommend him because , and especially strong for math-anxious students.

Both online and criticism.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

He offers , and notes on tests in many reviews.

Format shift

, and dropped exams, while online reviews mention open notes and similar practice exams.

Workload

Light

78/100

and sometimes heavy in accelerated courses, but most students describe the workload as manageable and purposeful.

Format shift

Online accelerated courses can feel heavier, while or minimal.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Reviews consistently describe him as , and excellent at helping struggling math students.

Format shift

Both formats strongly support excellent teaching, with online reviews praising videos and .

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Assessment commonly includes homework, exams, practice tests, participation, and sometimes an .

Format shift

Online reviews mention exams and homework, while finals, and note sheets.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students consistently describe him as , and especially helpful for students who fear math.

Main concern

Students still , and study because .

What students said

“Professor Swain was easily the best math teacher I've ever had.”
MATH11

“ so well! You will learn so much in his class!”
MATH103

Remote format

Online

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online students praise , and manageable assignments, though some exams use webcam or Lockdown Browser.

Main concern

or books are allowed.

What students said

“Camera and lockdown browser is required for exams, but notes and calculator are allowed”
MATH11

“Very detailed lectures with lots of examples.”
PSY42

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, practice exams, and sometimes dropped scores, though online sections may require webcam and Lockdown Browser.

Open NotesOpen BookNotes and Calculator AllowedPractice ExamsOptional FinalDropped Lowest ExamRemote Proctoring

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exams are , and sometimes an optional final or dropped lowest exam.

Note Sheet AllowedPractice TestsOptional FinalDropped Lowest ExamExtra Credit

“The but if you do the .”
MATH11

“notes ”
MATH103

Online

, but several reviews explicitly mention remote proctoring, webcam, or Lockdown Browser.

Open NotesOpen BookNotes and Calculator AllowedRemote ProctoringLockdown BrowserWebcam Required

“Camera and lockdown browser is required for exams, but notes and calculator are allowed”
MATH11

“ but .”
MATH11

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Professor Swain was easily the best math teacher I've ever had.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“ and easy to understand.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“Don't take anyone else for Math 11 besides him”

⚖️

90/100

“He gives study guides and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

so well! You will learn so much in his class!
He goes slow through the material to make sure everybody understands, and always answers questions in depth so that students truly absorb the material.
His lectures made everything so simple!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easy a. There is but it isn't much.
As long as you , and study for the .
Its almost impossible not to pass this class.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

He honestly made the class so easy and .
He is always willing to help whenever it is needed.
He cares about you, so don't be afraid to ask questions.

Theme 4

📝 About Exams

Camera and lockdown browser is required for exams, but notes and calculator are allowed
but they're open note/book.
Whats on the .

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Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across more than a decade are detailed, consistent, and overwhelmingly positive across both online and in-person formats.

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Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

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👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

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