AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Paul Cripe

CALC173 · MMATH703143 · MMATH30 · MMATH70 · MATH173CALC3 · MMATH3231 · MATH30 · MATH70 · MATH171 · MATH173 · 110 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
85.71%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you struggle with math and are willing to put in the homework; he is a standout teacher with a heavy workload.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyBest math explainerLots of homeworkExtra creditCaring and funnyAttendance matters
  • Students overwhelmingly call him the .
  • Homework load is heavy, especially MyMathLab plus book work, but and .
  • Show up, do the work, and most students say an A or solid pass is realistic.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

76/100

, and many A or A+ reports make strong grades reachable with consistent effort.

Online evidence also reports an A with and passable tests; .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

64/100

Math content can still challenge weak backgrounds, but and clearly enough that many former math-haters succeed.

Online and in-person both describe manageable difficulty when students attend and study.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

24/100

and warn that skipping class leads to confusion or failure.

Both online hybrid and in-person comments stress going to class.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Huge majority urge students to take him, especially anyone who struggles with math, despite a .

Recommendation is strong in both formats; .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

, and a pass-oriented weighting system repeatedly help students.

Format shift

Online review also notes lots of and easy-to-pass tests.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

LOTS OF book problems and occasional extreme volume complaints.

Format shift

Online hybrid also reports lots of homework and studying.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Students consistently praise clear explanations, humor, accessibility, and the ability to make algebra and calculus click.

Format shift

One online review matches the .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Daily or and a high-stakes final form a balanced but .

Format shift

Online and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students rave about clear lectures, humor, and , while repeatedly warning about lots of homework and .

Main concern

and no-late-work rules can overwhelm unprepared students.

What students said

“Professor Cripe was the MJC.”
MATH70
“the first week he assigned 600 problems”
MATH30
“He gives on every test (10 points) so you have a chance for .”
MATH70

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The single online or hybrid review praises caring support, lots of homework, , and .

Main concern

Still expects class participation and heavy studying.

What students said

“Mr. Cripe is a and wants you to pass. going to class makes a difference. He gives a lot of . .”
MATH70

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and practice; they are not described as open-book or heavily proctored software exams.

Extra credit on testsDrop lowest examStudy guidesMyMathLab support

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, dropped lowest scores, and no clear lockdown or webcam policy.

Extra credit on testsDrop lowest examStudy for tests
“He gives on every test (10 points)”
MATH70
“ and gives !”
3930

Online

The online hybrid review says tests are easy to pass with study and , without mentioning webcam or lockdown tools.

Extra creditTests easy to pass
“He gives a lot of . . i got a A”
MATH70

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Cripe is hands down the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (1 online, 49 in , and grading help. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“He is the first teacher to explain math in a way that enabled me to succeed at it.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

90/100

“Need to pass math 70? !”

📚

28/100

“the first week he assigned 600 problems”

⚖️

78/100

“He gives on every test (10 points) so you have a chance for .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's funny and caring and available if you have any questions
  • He makes math easy!
  • All hail Father Cripe. !!!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If and study you'll pass

Theme 3

📝 About Workload

  • LOTS OF HOMEWORK
  • No late work accepted

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

110

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews with long time span, rich detail, and highly consistent praise give strong .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 588
4 out of 510
3 out of 57
2 out of 52
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 5 · A 8

B range

5

B+ 1 · B 4

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 2