AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Van Ma

CAL2 · CAL3 · MATH1 · CAL1 · MATH2 · CAL1CAL2CAL3 · CAL1CAL2 · MATH039 · MATH39 · 329 lifetime ratings

AI rating
89/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
92.02%
Difficulty
4.1

The decision

if you want to truly learn calculus and will study hard, attend, and and help sessions.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTeaches Calculus DeeplyBonus Quizzes LifelineTest HeavyTough but FairWorth the Drive
  • Students who work hard say he is the 1-3 and Math 39.
  • Courses are exam-dominated with high difficulty, but and dropping the .
  • Caring and accessible if you participate and ask questions; a few call him too harsh or uncomfortable in class.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

As and Bs come only after heavy study; exams dominate and he is often tagged a .

Both online and ; but do not make As free.

Is the course easy?

BrainBurner

18/100

Calculus content is repeatedly called difficult, fast, and a .

In-person Calc 1-3 and online Math 39 are all described as hard if you want real mastery.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

if absent, and tie drops or help to participation.

; some online sections mark no but still expect Zoom engagement.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

88/100

Vast majority highly recommend him for learning and transfer prep, while a .

In-person loyalty is strongest including multi-semester fans; online still praises videos with .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

42/100

Often tagged tough grader on exams, but and dropping the .

Format shift

Same fair-but-tough pattern online and in person.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

while real load is , and multi-hour preparation.

Format shift

Online Math 39 comments cite 3-4 hours daily; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Students credit his clear explanations, engaging lectures, life lessons, and willingness to help those who try.

Format shift

In-person rapport and online lecture videos both rate excellent, with a few harsh-personality outliers.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Grades rest almost entirely on several exams plus a as the main extra.

Format shift

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Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person calculus is hybrid-friendly with prerecorded lectures plus Q&A class time; , and grade boosts for participation.

Main concern

, and exam-only grading make the course intense.

What students said

“If you truly want to . It's not an easy class, but you will learn a lot.”
CAL2
“He is tough, but very fair... and that helped me pass this class.”
CAL1
“I absolutely love math but this class killed my love for math... Prof Ma absolutely bullies you when you are in front of the class”
CAL2

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online Math 39 uses strong lecture videos, , and drop-lowest policies.

Main concern

and tough grading still require daily study even with video support.

What students said

“His lecture videos are great! and present the math concepts and examples very well.”
MATH039
“You are only graded on a total of 4 exams and 1 cumulative exam at the end.”
MATH39
“Expect to commit at least 3-4 hours of daily study if you choose Van Ma's class.”
MATH039

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

High-stakes in-person or and tough standards despite study supports.

Exam OnlyCumulative FinalBonus QuizzesDrop Lowest TestShow Work

Assessment risk

Strict

38/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and bonus quizzes; and missed in-person tests are not retaken.

In-Person TestsBonus QuizzesDrop Lowest TestHomework Practice OnlyCumulative Final
“Only exams and .”
CAL1
“attendance is mandatory and if you were absent.”
CAL1

Online

Online Math 39 and a and bonus quizzes but still tough scoring.

Four ExamsCumulative FinalBonus QuizzesNo Homework Credit
“You are only graded on a total of 4 exams and 1 cumulative exam at the end.”
MATH39
“ , but he will give you all the material you need to study.”
MATH039

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you truly want to . It's not an easy class, but you will learn a lot.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews across online Math 39 and in-person calculus , and bonus supports. Credibility rating: High.

🌟 Teaching Quality

91/100

“Without a doubt, Dr. Ma is the !”

🔥 Course Difficulty

18/100

“ended up being the most difficult 4 months of my academic career.”

🎯 Bonus Grade Boosts

70/100

“He gave 2 bonus quizzes, and he dropped my lowest test .”

⚠️ Tough Personality

35/100

“Prof Ma absolutely bullies you when you are in front of the class participating on the board.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • His presentation of the materials was very engaging
  • he has a very special and unique skill of being able to get the message across

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Your .
  • He grades really tough, be prepared to show work.
  • bonus quizzes... helped me pass this class

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • A TRUE Teacher at heart
  • caring, but no nonsense man
  • If you put in your effort, and I will match it in every which way.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

329

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews with , and consistent themes on toughness plus real learning support a high confidence read.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5287
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2 out of 57
1 out of 510

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

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B range

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B+ 1 · B 16

C range

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C 10

D range

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D 1

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