AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Bradley Powers

MATH5A · MATH200 · 5A · MATH5B · STATC1000 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
39/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
53.85%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you can learn math independently and handle a .

Best fit · Self Taught ProConfusing lecturesTest-heavyLots of homeworkCaring but inconsistentSummer pace issues
  • Reviews are sharply mixed, with older praise for caring support but .
  • The class is test-heavy and often requires substantial outside study to do well.
  • Getting a good grade is possible, but it depends heavily on prior comfort with math and independent studying.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

A good grade is possible, but it usually requires , and exam performance.

The lone online review says effort can pay off, while and .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The math content and pace are challenging, especially when lectures feel confusing or summer sessions are rushed.

Online evidence sounds manageable with study, but and fast pacing.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

38/100

because lectures, participation, and lateness expectations affect success.

, while the online review only mentions asking questions and studying.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

46/100

Recommendations are split because some students value his care, while others strongly warn that and exam-heavy.

The online review is positive, but in-person reviews range .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

32/100

because exams and quizzes carry major weight, calculators may be restricted, and some students report .

Format shift

, while the online review is more neutral.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Workload is , and outside study expectations.

Format shift

Both formats mention work, but and more intense pacing.

Teaching experience

Poor

45/100

Teaching is inconsistent because some students call him caring and helpful, while and communication is poor.

Format shift

The online review is positive, but and recent in-person comments are strongly negative.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

84/100

Grades appear heavily driven by quizzes, tests, exams, and a as practice.

Format shift

Both online and and quizzes, especially in-person classes.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

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Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews are mixed, with caring support in some classes but serious complaints about , and heavy testing.

Main concern

and and quizzes.

What students said

“There were times when he tried to help me, but .”
STAT-C1000
“ and .”
MATH5B
“You need to nail all the .”
MATH5A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The single online review is positive but says success requires good notes, questions, and time to study.

Main concern

The online evidence is too limited to generalize confidently.

What students said

“you'll do fine as long as you have good notes and ask questions when you don't understand things.”
MATH5B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because reviews describe frequent tests and , and calculator restrictions.

Test HeavyFrequent QuizzesNo CalculatorOpen-Ended Exams

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

frequent quizzes, weekly tests in some sections, no-calculator exams, and open-ended questions.

Test HeavyFrequent QuizzesNo CalculatorOpen-Ended Exams
“ and .”
MATH5B
“no calculator and they're all open ended questions.”
MATH5A
“You need to nail all the .”
MATH5A

Online

The online review says tests and , but reviews do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, open-book, or Lockdown Browser rules.

Textbook-Based TestsQuizzes
“All of the tests and ”
MATH5B

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Can be a . I love him as a person, can be hard as a professor because he tends to get lost.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and grade effort. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

45/100

“There were times when he tried to help me, but .”

⚠️

32/100

“You need to nail all the .”

📚 Workload Load

28/100

“ and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He knows his stuff and makes sure to check if everything is being understood.
  • .
  • Can be a .

Theme 2

🧪 About Exams and Quizzes

  • and .
  • no calculator and they're all open ended questions.
  • All of the tests and

Theme 3

📈 About Grades and Effort

  • Studying outside of the class will help a ton.
  • If you know what you doing in his class, it's an easy A.
  • you'll do fine if you pay attention in lectures and do the HW.

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Thirteen reviews include recent and older comments with detailed evidence, though sentiment is inconsistent across terms and courses.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 57
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 54

Course coverage

MATH5A5 reviews
MATH5B4 reviews
STAT-C10002 reviews
5A1 review
MATH2001 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 4

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 1