AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Sukhvir Kaur

MATH112 · MATH161 · 20 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
60%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if and frequent exams; otherwise pick a more hand-holding math instructor.

Best fit · Self Taught ProHeavy Pearson homeworkTest heavyLong lecture videosSelf-teach requiredPolarizing math instructor
  • , and exams every couple of weeks.
  • Students who already have math discipline and ask questions can earn As and feel prepared for higher courses.
  • Others report confusing pace, boring or incomplete lectures, self-teaching, and even cold classroom interactions.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

As are possible for disciplined students, but and , so an A is not low-effort.

and self-study; in-person mentions notecards but still lots of exams and HW.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

Precalculus and algebra with frequent testing and dense weekly material feel hard even when the math itself is standard.

Both formats report high pace and volume; online adds long video lectures plus Pearson.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

as mandatory for online engagement or in-person class, with little flexibility.

Online and a few exceptions.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

About 60% would take again; recommend only for self-driven math students and avoid if .

Recommendations split similarly online and in person, with .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

Some call tests fair with notecards and ; and exams decide everything.

Format shift

In-person notes notecard help; online emphasizes exams as the main grade driver.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Lots of Pearson homework, multi-hour lecture videos, and load.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize heavy HW; online also piles long weekly video lectures.

Teaching experience

Average

46/100

and helpful when asked; critics say lectures skip steps, bore students, or feel cold.

Format shift

Online focuses on recorded-video quality; and harsh classroom moments.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Exams and finals dominate grade weight while HW and take.

Format shift

Online often uses a ; in-person also reports frequent testing.

Luni fit check

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

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and exams; some praise organization and notecards, others cite rushed explanations or harsh moments.

Main concern

Fast pacing, boring long lectures, and occasional cold interactions make the experience uneven.

What students said

“honestly learning more from Khan Academy than her actual class... ”
MATH-112
“Amazing teacher! She is NOT a . Lots of homework... we can use a notecard for tests!”
MATH-112
“I dropped this class after the professor laughed at me in front of the class for asking a question, I walked out crying.”
MATH161

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online math is self-paced weekly modules with long recorded lectures, heavy Pearson HW, and .

Main concern

Lectures often feel too basic or skip steps while homework and , so .

What students said

“So many online lecture videos to watch on Canvas... lots of exams in a short span of time, every 2 weeks or so. .”
MATH161
“If you don't like to . Kaur... homework often contains things that she didn't even cover.”
MATH161
“Her lecture videos are recorded which allows you to go back and rewatch as needed... Only 3 exams and they were in person.”
MATH161

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Expect ; some terms allow a notecard and provide reflective study guides.

Frequent examsNotecard allowed sometimesStudy guides reflect testsIn-person exams for online class

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

notecard, and students say tests resemble reviews if you study hard.

Notecard allowedFrequent examsTests resemble reviews
“ and she gave sufficient time to finish each problem, as well as allowing for one note card front and back.”
MATH-112
“the ”
MATH-112

Online

Online courses still rely on a ; homework weight is secondary.

In-person exams for online sectionsTest heavyStudy guides reflect tests
“Only 3 exams and they were in person.”
MATH161
“HW-15%; Quiz-10%; 3 in-person Exams-50%; Final-25%.”
MATH161

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you don't like to . Kaur.”

Voice snapshots generated from 20 reviews (10 online, 10 in-person), highlighting heavy workload and polarized teaching quality. Credibility rating: Medium.

📚 Workload Load

28/100

“Be ready for a ton of homework and a ton of exams... If you value your mental stability this class is not for you.”

🎯 Teaching Split

46/100

“ and is open to clarifying questions.”

⚠️

35/100

“I might as well have been teaching myself with how little we go over/gets explained in our confusingly long pre-recorded lectures.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is great at organizing what material is necessary and essential for the course
  • During lectures, she skips over steps that
  • I found her recorded lectures to be extremely boring

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • You can earn an A with minimal effort
  • Study hard for the tests! Those can determine your grade in the class
  • exams mostly

Theme 3

❤️ About Support and Climate

  • She is always eager to help and
  • Reach out to her with any questions, concerns. She is super adaptable and helpful
  • the professor laughed at me in front of the class for asking a question

Data context

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Analysis sample

20

Recent reviews read by the AI

20

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

20 detailed reviews split evenly online and in person show a stable workload and teaching split, but sample size and polarization keep confidence at medium.

Inside 20 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 58

Course coverage

MATH16114 reviews
MATH-1126 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 3 · A 5 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 2 · B 1

C range

2

C- 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Incomplete 2