Douglas Avery

MAT201 · MATH103 · MATH205 · MATH3A · MATHLOL · MATH45 · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 70/100
RMP rating: 3.5/5
Take again: 61.54%
Difficulty: 2.0

The decision

if you prioritize an easy math grade, but if classroom professionalism matters to you.

Best fit · Easy A HunterClear explanationsVery easy gradingExtra creditInappropriate humorLots of small assignments

Many students say the math content and grading are easy, with and .
Teaching and repeated complaints about offensive or uncomfortable jokes.
Online evidence is limited but suggests a straightforward Pearson-based course with lots of homework.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Grades appear easy because many students earned A-range grades through , and .

and easy tests, while online evidence says homework completion can protect the grade even when tests are hard.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Students repeatedly describe the math material as simple or , though some tests are harder than class preparation.

Both formats describe easy content, but online work and videos.

Is attendance flexible?

Depends

58/100

and easy grades, but serious complaints about offensive humor sharply reduce confidence.

Online reviews are mostly positive, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Grading looks very generous because students , and A-range outcomes even with some test difficulty.

Format shift

In-person reviews give the strongest evidence of , while online reviews show Pearson attempts and .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

The workload includes many assignments, but students often call them small, easy, or spread out.

Format shift

Online reviews mention lots of Pearson homework, while due windows.

Teaching experience

Average

66/100

, but repeated reports of rude or inappropriate jokes keep the teaching experience mixed.

Format shift

Online teaching is described as straightforward and video-based, while classroom tone.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades appear , and rather than relying only on exams.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize Pearson homework and tests, while , and tests.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

, and , but several recent students describe an uncomfortable classroom climate.

Main concern

Several students report inappropriate jokes and feeling uncomfortable in class.

What students said

“The class was extremely easy, but there were because of him.”
MATH3A

“Amazing at explaining how to complete problems!”
MATH45

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews describe an easy, straightforward course with , and tests that can still feel hard.

Main concern

The online workload can be heavy because .

What students said

“This course was not hard at all, I took MATH3A.”
MATH103

“ but if you do all the hw you can still get an A even if you .”
MATH103

Exam style

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Exam evidence is mixed, with , and one in-person note-card policy, but no clear strict proctoring evidence.

Tests Can Be HardExtra Credit On TestsSmall Note Card On Some TestsPearson Tests

Assessment risk

Varies

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and one small note card policy, but they do not clearly prove closed-book exams or strict proctoring.

Extra Credit On TestsSmall Note Card On Some TestsPop Quizzes

“ formulas, not answers.”
MATH103

“Sometimes gives !”
MATH45

Online

Online reviews mention Pearson tests and say tests can be hard, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Pearson TestsTests Can Be Hard

“ .”
MATH103

“ but if you do all the hw you can still get an A even if you .”
MATH103

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“The class was extremely easy, but there were because of him.”
Voice snapshots generated from 15 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom climate. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

66/100

“Amazing at explaining how to complete problems!”

📈 Easy Grade

86/100

“He also if he feels they needs it.”

⚠️ Classroom Climate

58/100

“He creates a hostile environment and an uncomfortable energy to work in.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Cool teacher. Hes funny and teaches very well.
one of but he really helped me and takes his time to make sure you get it and makes time for his students.
Amazing at explaining how to complete problems!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

This course was not hard at all, I took MATH3A.
Very easy teacher especially if your struggling with math.
but if you do all the hw you can still get an A even if you .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Comfort

I was super uncomfortable with the jokes he made, everyday during the class I felt like I was walking on eggshells trying to not get his attention.
The teacher is sus, thank god I passed the class and .
terrible guy, super rude.

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 15 reviews span many years and include consistent grade, workload, teaching, and conduct details.

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57

4 out of 53

3 out of 50

2 out of 50

1 out of 55

Course coverage

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MATH3A4 reviews

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 4 · A 5

B range

B 4

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

No reported values

Douglas Avery

x x if you prioritize an easy math grade, but x x if classroom professionalism matters to you.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

Depends

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Easy Grade

⚠️ Classroom Climate

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

⚠️ About Classroom Comfort

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you prioritize an easy math grade, but if classroom professionalism matters to you.