AI Rate Professor

Decision Science

Aaron Birkholz

DS21 · DS2117018 · DS71 · DS23 · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating
99/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
95.24%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Take him if you want a consistent homework usually pays off.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear and caring teacherHomework mirrors examsEasy A with effortFunny engaging lecturesStudent-friendly exams
  • Students overwhelmingly recommend him for , and a supportive teaching style.
  • Grades are very attainable because exams often mirror homework, notes may be allowed, and the .
  • Online reviews are mostly positive, but a few report strict deadlines or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

89/100

An A is very attainable when students do the homework because exams often reuse homework-style questions and the .

Both formats support an easy-A path, with online reviews adding multiple attempts and and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

The material can be mathematical, but he breaks it down clearly and .

and humor, while online students emphasize organized modules and lecture videos.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

, but many reviews say showing up and keeping up with class work matters.

, while online reviews focus more on deadlines and weekly modules.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and fair .

, though online has a few isolated complaints about deadlines and proctoring.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

86/100

Multiple reviews mention homework-like exams, optional , and grade-protective final policies.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize multiple attempts and final replacement, while and .

Workload

Light

74/100

but usually manageable and directly useful for exams.

Format shift

Online workload varies more by course, while as reasonable or not much.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently praise his clear explanations, humor, responsiveness, and care for student success.

Format shift

Both formats show strong teaching quality, with .

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Assessments combine homework, quizzes or discussions, exams, projects, and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework systems, discussions, projects, and proctored exams, while and .

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

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

lectures, humor, helpful examples, and exams tied closely to homework.

Main concern

Attendance and because class examples and .

What students said

“He is amazing. I really hate math, but I was able to pass with a good grade because he explained everything thoroughly!”
DS21
“ use 1 pg of notes for .”
DS21
“His class is really easy. There is and the .”
DS21

Remote format

Online

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and manageable, with homework-based exams but occasional strict deadlines or proctoring concerns.

Main concern

Some online students dislike remote proctoring or no-late-work policies.

What students said

“He doesnt proctor tests or anything which is cool not invasive on privacy.”
DS23
“Makes no exceptions on course work can not .”
DS21
“ the lecture/hw but with different numbers.”
DS21

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally student-friendly because and may allow notes or , though online proctoring varies by term.

Homework-Like ExamsOptional FinalNotes AllowedMultiple Homework AttemptsRemote Proctoring Varies

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

study material, with notes allowed in several reviews and optional finals mentioned often.

Homework-Like ExamsOne Page of Notes AllowedOptional FinalMultiple Choice Exams
“ use 1 pg of notes for .”
DS21
“4 exams and the .”
DS21
“There was 4 multiple choice exams and a .”
DS21

Online

, while others explicitly mention remote proctoring, camera recording, or timed remotely proctored exams.

No Proctoring MentionedRemote Proctoring MentionedCamera Recording MentionedHomework-Like ExamsFinal Can Replace Low Exam
“He doesnt proctor tests or anything which is cool not invasive on privacy.”
DS23
“I dropped his classed solely because of his use of a .”
DS21
“I had to download a camera that recorded my screen and my movement.”
DS21
“4 exams and a .”
DS23

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Take this professor. You're going to wish you met him years ago in high school”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“ and is always willing to answer questions.”

📈 Easy A Path

89/100

“Easy A is obtainable with the right amount of effort!”

📝

84/100

“ the lecture/hw but with different numbers.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and the .
  • He always gives great examples and always gives it his best to make sure everyone understands the lectures.
  • Great professor that likes to joke and understands the student life.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Just do the homework.
  • Easy A is obtainable with the right amount of effort!
  • The score.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams

  • the lecture/hw but with different numbers.
  • use 1 pg of notes for .
  • 4 exams and a .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

42

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 42 reviews span both formats and many years with detailed, , and exams.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 56
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

20

A+ 6 · A 12 · A- 2

B range

11

B+ 3 · B 8

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 1 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1