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Mathematics

Laurel Blackerby-Slater

MATH255 · MATH · MATH101 · MATH4A · MATH103 · MATH4 · MATH201 · MATH260BCD · MATH3A · 260BCD255201 · 104 lifetime ratings

AI rating
89/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
86.05%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

Take her if you want strong math teaching and are willing to keep up with , and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear math explanationsCaring and accessibleLots of homeworkTest-focused gradingStudy guides help
  • Most students describe her as one of the clearest and most supportive math instructors they have had.
  • The class rewards , and using study guides before tests.
  • Workload and pacing can be heavy, especially in accelerated or online sections.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

A high grade is very realistic with , and help-seeking, but students repeatedly warn that effort is required.

as earned through structure and support, while online reviews are fewer and more mixed about workload.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The math itself is not effortless, but and study guides make it manageable for many students.

In-person students often say she makes math understandable, while and rushed-lecture complaints.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as strictly mandatory, but many students say missing class makes passing much harder.

, while online evidence does not clearly establish an .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Most students recommend her because , and sets students up to succeed.

, while online evidence is limited and includes one major negative review.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

63/100

Grading is structured and often supported by , and retakes, but several students call her a .

Format shift

, while online grading evidence is mixed and less detailed.

Workload

Moderate

43/100

Students frequently mention lots of homework and regular exams, but many say the work is purposeful and manageable.

Format shift

Online reviews include the harshest workload complaint, while but useful practice.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

The dominant pattern is clear, patient, caring math instruction that helps weak math students improve.

Format shift

, while online teaching has a small but sharper split.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

76/100

Grades appear strongly test-based, with homework, notes, participation, and .

Format shift

and study guides, while online reviews do not clearly define exam structure beyond exam prep and workload.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are strongly positive, emphasizing clear lectures, caring help, study guides, , and success through effort.

Main concern

, and and practice.

What students said

“ and if you need help shes more than happy to assist you”
MATH103
“She does a good job explaining the information. There is a good amount of HW”
MATH4A

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed, with strong praise for and but one severe complaint about workload, rushed lectures, and empathy.

Main concern

Online workload and pacing may feel demanding without enough support.

What students said

“Tough workload but if you put in the effort, you'll do well.”
MATH103
“Mrs. B expects way too much for an online class and assigns far too much work without actually covering the material.”
MATH103

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are central but usually predictable because study guides, reviews, , and some dropped-score policies reduce risk.

Study Guides Match TestsFrequent Chapter ExamsExtra CreditDropped Lowest Test ScoreOpen Notes Online Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

70/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and important, but reviews say and reviews help.

Study Guides Match TestsFrequent TestsNo Calculator In Class MentionedDropped Lowest Test Score
“ with different numbers and variables.”
MATH4A
“Most of the .”
MATH4A
“She .”
MATH3A

Online

, but one in-person review comparing formats says online allowed calculator and open notes.

Open Notes Online MentionedCalculator Online Mentioned
“In class no calculator but online class yes calculator and open notes.”
MATH3A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you work hard and complete all of the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“Her lectures and .”

📚 Workload Reality

43/100

“There is a good amount of HW, but that is because she wants you to practice.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

88/100

“If you have the so!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and she's funny too.
  • Her lectures and .
  • Best math teacher I've ever had.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Tough workload but if you put in the effort, you'll do well.
  • If you work hard and complete all of the .
  • Tests are around 15 questions & similar to study guide & usually easier than HW
  • you CANNOT procrastinate, stay on top on your hw, there is a lot of it.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • and communicates with students to help them succeed
  • and willing to go the extra mile
  • she's more than happy to assist you
  • She cares about her students and class.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

104

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years provide rich, consistent evidence, with only a small online sample showing more mixed results.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 588
4 out of 56
3 out of 53
2 out of 53
1 out of 54

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 12 · A 13

B range

7

B+ 4 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 3

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 3