. Nicholls

PREAL81 · MATH31440 · MATH080 · MATH80 · MATH90 · MATH090 · MATH8082 · MATH82 · 35 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 84/100
RMP rating: 4.0/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 2.4

The decision

if you want a math teacher who gives makeups and so you can actually pass and learn.

Best fit · Effort For RewardMakeup ExamsOptional HomeworkWants You to SucceedFast-Paced LecturesIntimidating but Fair

and so passing is very achievable with effort
Lectures can be fast and he can seem gruff or intimidating, but and caring
and will show up, take notes, and use the second-chance tests

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

, and second chances make strong grades very attainable if you engage.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Content is manageable with algebra basics, but lectures move fast and challenge lazy students.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and skipping hurts; tags include Skip class? You won't pass.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

and teaching; 100% would-take-again among those who answered.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

, but retakes and makeups soften the grade path for most.

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Workload

Light

72/100

test day; main load is exams and notes.

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Teaching experience

Good

78/100

and care for success dominate, though some find him rude or unhelpful.

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Multiple exams with makeups, quizzes, and a .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

lectures for prepared students, and a sometimes gruff style that rewards attendance and basics.

Main concern

Fast pace and intimidating demeanor can lose students who need patient one-on-one help.

What students said

“He gives you homework that test, and then a .”
MATH31440

“He allows you to retake the questions you got wrong on all 5 exams. Theres no reason to NOT pass.”
MATH90

“As long as you know your basic algebra, his class is a piece of cake.”
MATH82

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams are challenging but student-friendly via makeups, notes, and review alignment.

Makeup ExamsNotes Allowed on TestsTake-Home Pre-TestPop Quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exams with , and pre-test or review prep.

Makeup ExamsNotes on TestsTake-Home Pre-Test

“He allows you to retake the questions you got wrong on all 5 exams.”
MATH90

“He even let you have notes for the test. Very easy.”
MATH82

“He also tutors in the tutor center”
MATH82

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Professor Nicholls is the best math teacher I have ever had in my entire life. He gives you homework that test, and then a .”
Voice snapshots generated from 35 in-person reviews, highlighting makeups, teaching clarity, and mixed personality tone. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“EXCELLENT teacher; . If you're the type that does your work you'll have no problem.”

🔁 Second-Chance Exams

85/100

“He allows you to retake the questions you got wrong on all 5 exams. Theres no reason to NOT pass.”

👍 Recommendation

88/100

“I would 100% take this class if you want to learn and succeed in math. .”

⚖️ Effort Fairness

75/100

“If you get lazy and slag in your work, it will be on you. He is that fair.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

great lectures and and to the point. NO SUGAR COATING!!!!
and test
Hilarious. This guy was great. .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

As long as you know your basic algebra, his class is a piece of cake.
if you screw up the first time.
You get make up and the make ups are same as the original just different problems

Theme 3

😤 About Personality

He may be rude, but he tells the truth.
Nicholls is very intimidating.
He's a crotchedy old man, but he knows what he is talking about

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Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

35 detailed in-person reviews spanning many years with consistent themes on makeups and teaching style.

Inside 35 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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. Nicholls

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

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Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

🔁 Second-Chance Exams

👍 Recommendation

⚖️ Effort Fairness

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

😤 About Personality

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if you want a math teacher who gives makeups and so you can actually pass and learn.