AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

John Vidinoff

MATH4A · MATH103 · MATH42 · MATH201 · MATH11 · HIGHSCHOOL63 · MATH260 · 141 lifetime ratings

AI rating
69/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
72.15%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you want a structured math class and can meet deadlines, but if you need flexibility.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear math explanationsStrict deadlinesLots of homeworkOpen-note examsAttendance pressure
  • Many students say and makes statistics manageable, especially for students who take notes and follow the structure.
  • , and deadline issues receive little leniency.
  • Online reviews are more mixed because workload, proctoring, and communication .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

64/100

An A is realistic with , and attendance, but it is not a low-effort grade because deadlines and weekly work are strict.

Online reviews include more warnings about workload and proctoring, while and notes.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

Students often say his explanations make math understandable, but , and pacing keep the course from feeling truly easy.

Online students rely more on modules and recorded lectures, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Reviews repeatedly say attendance is required or tied to grades, with .

In-person reviews contain the strongest attendance complaints, while online .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

Students recommend him when they value structure and , but strict policies make him a poor fit for students needing leniency.

because online students report more communication, workload, and proctoring issues.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

32/100

He can be fair and clear, but , and strict due dates are frequent complaints.

Format shift

Strictness appears in both formats, with and online reviews focusing on late work.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of homework, long lecture notes, weekly exams, and .

Format shift

Online workload feels heavier in compressed or self-paced formats, while .

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Many students praise his clear, simple explanations, but others say he is unsympathetic or .

Format shift

In-person teaching reviews are more positive, while online reviews and module quality.

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

Grades , and finals rather than relying on one single method.

Format shift

and exams, but online reviews more often mention Pearson, MyMathLab, and proctoring tools.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are generally stronger for teaching clarity, but , and heavy weekly work.

Main concern

Attendance and deadlines can be unforgiving even when students report real-life conflicts.

What students said

“Just show up and do your work and you'll do great.”
MATH11
“ but overall, if and understand the concept, you should be fine.”
MATH11
“No excused tardiness or absceneces under any condition”
MATH42

Remote format

Online

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews show a manageable but work-heavy class with , and some proctored exams requiring camera or monitoring tools.

Main concern

Students must keep up with , and .

What students said

“Lockdown browser with webcams has to be on.”
MATH11
“There is a lot of hw and the questions usually have 4-5 parts for one question.”
MATH11
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MATH11

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and study guides, but online proctoring and .

Open Note ExamsWeekly ExamsLockdown Browser With WebcamProctorioStudy Guides

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and weekly exams, but do not clearly prove webcam or online proctoring except in hybrid-style comments.

Open Note ExamsWeekly ExamsChapter TestsStudy Guides
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MATH11
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MATH4A
“ .”
MATH11

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention monitored exams, Lockdown Browser with webcams, Proctorio, and notes allowed in some tests.

Lockdown Browser With WebcamProctorioOnline Monitored TestsNotes AllowedStudy Guides
“Lockdown browser with webcams has to be on.”
MATH11
“Uses proctorio for tests so you must have microphone and camera on.”
MATH11
“ and monitored. Notes are allowed.”
MATH11

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Not an easy A, but if you put in the work not only can you achieve it but I'm sure you will very much enjoy it too!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting teaching clarity, strict rules, workload, and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

74/100

“ and easy to understand.”

⏰ Policy Strictness

18/100

“If you have more than two absences, you WILL get dropped.”

📚 Workload Reality

30/100

“There is a lot of hw and the questions usually have 4-5 parts for one question.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Vidinoff really knows how how to teach and if you need help, he doesn't make you feel dumb whenever you ask him a question.
  • He made it understandable, his video lectures are everything and , so .
  • . and does not complicate the material.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • You will have to put in work, Lectures .
  • This is college math, so you will have to work for your grade.
  • , and ask questions. You should be OK

Theme 3

⚠️ About Rules And Flexibility

  • There is 0 leniency, .
  • He does not accept any late work and has no chance to turn in .
  • No excused tardiness or absceneces under any condition

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

141

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across online and in-person formats with repeated, detailed , and strict policies.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 582
4 out of 526
3 out of 517
2 out of 57
1 out of 59

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 7 · A 18

B range

6

B 4 · B- 2

C range

11

C+ 5 · C 6

D range

1

D+ 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2