AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Doug Ptacek

MATH88 · MATHMATH · MATH78 · MATH078 · MATH8429 · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
97/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
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Difficulty
1.4

The decision

If and very grade-friendly.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPatient explainerEasy A mathOptional homeworkNotes on testsMath anxiety healer
  • Students repeatedly call him the clearest, most patient math teacher they have had.
  • notes, and lowest exam may be dropped.
  • Ideal for anyone who struggles with math or has been away from it for years.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

92/100

Multiple students report easy As with , and supportive testing policies.

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

He breaks concepts down so even math-anxious students call the class their easiest.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

82/100

Students say he does not mind lateness and focuses .

; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Near-universal strong recommendations for anyone who struggles with math.

; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

, and a teach-not-fail reputation make grades very reachable.

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Workload

Light

84/100

; daily quizzes are short and reviewed in advance.

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

Students , and turning dread into enjoyment of math.

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Daily short quizzes plus chapter tests and .

Format shift

; no online reviews.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person developmental math is described as clear, patient, low-stress, and and friendly testing rules.

Main concern

Some .

What students said

“Teaches with clarity and fairness. He really is there to teach not to fail you”
MATH078
“ . there are quizzes everyday but only consist of 7-10 problems”
MATH8429
“Passed the class with an easy A.”
MATH78

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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page and often a dropped lowest score, which students call very fair.

Multiple choice testsOne-page notes allowedLowest exam droppedShort daily quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

often multiple choice, and he may toss the .

Multiple choice testsOne-page notesDrop lowest exam
“Can .”
MATH078
“ and .”
MATH78

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“WOW!!! Professor Ptacek is the !”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 in-person , and patience. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Clarity

95/100

“breaks down concepts so it's easy to understand”

🅰️ Easy A Path

92/100

“Passed the class with an easy A.”

❤️ Patience

95/100

“Ptacek is a sweetheart who has incredible patience.”

👍

96/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He will have you LOVING this class

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • this has become my easiest clas this sememster
  • Can

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • one of the kindest teachers I've had
  • Truly is an example of the perfect teacher
  • patience of Job

Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

12

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

Twelve highly consistent glowing reviews from 2007-2013 give solid thematic confidence despite modest sample size and older dates.

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

MATH886 reviews
MATH0782 reviews
MATH782 reviews
MATH84291 review
MATHMATH1 review

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