AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Dorn Lawrence

MATH5B · MATH11 · MATH5B23963 · 5 lifetime ratings

AI rating
80/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
60%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

Take him if you can handle real math difficulty and want a .

Best fit · Effort For RewardFunny lecturesCaringClear grading criteriaReasonable homeworkParticipation matters
  • Students usually find Dorn engaging and caring, though one review .
  • Math content is naturally hard, but , and .
  • Online reviews are positive overall, with one student noting Cengage made the work easier.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is realistic with and lecture attention, but the math still requires effort.

Online evidence suggests Cengage and posted videos can make the work easier, while and class participation.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

The course material is not easy, but his examples and .

Both formats describe manageable learning support, but .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

, but participation and listening in class appear useful for success.

Online reviews mention posted videos as a flexible option, while and asking questions.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Most students recommend him because , and .

Both online and in-person reviews are mostly positive, though the .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

63/100

Grades look fair rather than automatic, with help on tests and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention Cengage and , while and homework alignment.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

if started early, but one online review calls out lots of homework.

Format shift

Online workload appears more platform-heavy, while as reasonable with steady pacing.

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Students usually describe him as funny, caring, and clear, though .

Format shift

Online reviews praise examples and videos, while concern about organization.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Comments mention , and tests, so assessment .

Format shift

Online evidence leans toward homework and Cengage, while and tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students mostly like his humor and explanations, but one .

Main concern

Participation seems expected, and quiet students may feel judged if they do not engage.

What students said

“With .”
MATH5B
“lectures were made fun bc he makes a lot of jokes and teaches material in an easy to understand way.”
MATH11

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students describe clear lectures, posted videos, and if they use the tools well.

Main concern

One online review says the course had lots of homework and depended heavily on Cengage.

What students said

“Cool professor. He goes through multiple examples in his lectures.”
MATH5B23963
“The if you pay attention to his lectures, and he posts videos online if you don't feel like going to class.”
MATH11

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews suggest tests are manageable with homework and instructor help, but .

Test Help MentionedHomework-Aligned PracticeExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but do not clearly prove exam format or rules.

Test Help MentionedHomework-Aligned Practice
“He helps on tests, which makes it at least 50% easier.”
MATH5B
“often did the same questions as those that were on the homework”
MATH11

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam use, proctoring, open-book exams, midterm format, or .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Dorn is a great professor. His online lectures have had a few technical difficulties, but this is the time where he cracks out his statistics jokes-- although cheesy, they brighten up my day.”

Voice snapshots generated from 5 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, and format differences. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“lectures were made fun bc he makes a lot of jokes and teaches material in an easy to understand way.”

📈 Effort And Grades

68/100

“The , as long as you don't wait until the last second.”

👍 Recommendation Level

78/100

“10/10 would recommend.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Cool professor. He goes through multiple examples in his lectures.
  • Professor Dorn is a great teacher.
  • With .

Theme 2

📚 About Workload And Grades

  • The , as long as you don't wait until the last second.
  • The if you pay attention to his lectures.
  • I only passed this class because it was on Cengage.

Theme 3

💬 About Classroom Fit

  • He makes class enjoyable by telling stories in between topics sometimes.
  • Ask questions/help, he slightly judges people who don't participate.

Data context

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Analysis sample

5

Recent reviews read by the AI

5

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Five reviews across online and but limited evidence, with mostly consistent positive themes.

Inside 5 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
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3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

MATH112 reviews
MATH5B2 reviews
MATH5B239631 review

Reported outcomes

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5 reported outcomes

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B range

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C range

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C 1

D range

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