Simon Temmerman

MATH5A · 4B · MATH255 · 4A · MATH101 · MATH103 · MATH201 · MATH5B · 3A · MATH11 · MATH260 · MATH3A · 60 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 58/100
RMP rating: 3.5/5
Take again: 60%
Difficulty: 3.1

The decision

if you can handle a , and a professor whose style works well for some students but badly for others.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerFlipped ClassroomHeavy HomeworkCaring but PolarizingTest HeavySelf Teaching Required

Reviews are sharply split between students who value his structure and students .
older and online reviews.
Grades are possible with steady work, but students , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly , and self-discipline.

Online reviews are more forgiving, while and .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The math content is often manageable with support, but flipped lectures and fast expectations make the course feel difficult.

Online students more often praise clarity, while and self-teaching.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Several students say attendance matters, and .

; online reviews do not clearly prove an attendance policy.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

Students recommend him when they like structured math and independent work, but .

Online reviews are mostly recommended, while and recently more negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

45/100

, but many recent students call him strict or unforgiving.

Format shift

Online reviews mention study guides and homework helping grades, while .

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Many reviews mention lots of , and major test preparation.

Format shift

Both formats mention workload, but .

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

He is often described as caring and clear, but many students also describe , rude moments, and too much self-teaching.

Format shift

Online teaching reviews are stronger, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

75/100

Students repeatedly , and finals as central to grades.

Format shift

Both formats mention exams, while and attendance-linked quizzes.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

45 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed, with many older strong recommendations but recent complaints , and grading.

Main concern

The flipped format can feel like self-teaching, especially in calculus.

What students said

“You're teaching yourself the material 90% of the time.”
MATH5A

“ .”
MATH11

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive about clear explanations, but , and MyMathLab demands.

Main concern

Online students still need to keep up with homework and chapter exams.

What students said

“Probably the .”
MATH5A

“This Professor uses my math lab.”
MATH3A

Exam style

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Exam evidence suggests standard to somewhat demanding tests, with practice exams and study guides helping but .

Practice ExamsStudy GuidesMultiple Choice and Free ResponseOne Sheet of NotesWebcam Mentioned Once

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person and free response tests, one sheet of notes, and one webcam/proctoring complaint.

Practice ExamsQuizzesMultiple Choice and Free ResponseOne Sheet of NotesWebcam Mentioned

“He gives pre-practice exams that are pretty much like the real exams”
MATH11

“ .”
MATH11

Online

Online reviews mention chapter exams and study guides, but do .

Chapter ExamsStudy Guides

“There are and ”
MATH5A

“Test heavy but the questions are pulled from the study guide.”
3A

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“The grade you get really depends on how much time and effort you put in.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“He is a great teacher and really wants his students to succeed.”

⚠️ Workload Pressure

25/100

“You have something due everyday except the weekend.”

📚 Self Teaching Risk

35/100

“Excessive Self teaching and discipline are needed in this class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He is an instructor who takes the and concepts.
Didn't like the style of doing the notes/hw on your own, or the way he taught in class overall.
He really tries to mold you into a mathematician by giving you the ins and outs of these problems.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

The grade you get really depends on how much time and effort you put in.
The amount of hours I tried studying for .
Just go to class everyday and work your but off. earn the grade not expect it.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams and Workload

Started doing quizzes first 15 minutes of class due to lack of attendance.
The so make use of the many tutoring options and you should do fine.
He also will allow you to make one sheet of notes that you can use on the exams.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across many years and courses, with consistent themes despite a major split between older praise and recent criticism.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 528

4 out of 56

3 out of 511

2 out of 59

1 out of 57

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

37 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 7 · A 5 · A- 1

B range

B+ 3 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

C+ 2 · C 3 · C- 1

D range

D+ 2 · D 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 2

Simon Temmerman

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Mandatory

Depends

See how this professor fits your week.

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

⚠️ Workload Pressure

📚 Self Teaching Risk

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

🧪 About Exams and Workload

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 can handle a , and a professor whose style works well for some students but badly for others.