AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Mary Beth Pattengale

MATH · MATH0012 · MATH30 · MATH12 · MATH33 · MATH18 · MATH13 · MATH10 · 225 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
82.14%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

Strong pick if you want a supportive math teacher and will still do the homework and .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaringBeginner friendlyExtra creditTest heavy calculusLenient online stats
  • Students love her warmth, accessibility, and desire for success.
  • Stats and lower-level online math often feel manageable with support and second chances.
  • Calculus and DE reviews are , and heavy practice needs.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

72/100

Many report lenient grading, , multiple tries, and A outcomes, especially outside toughest calc sections.

Online stats is easier A territory; .

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

Lower math and ; calc remains intrinsically demanding.

Online MATH13 trends easier; in-person MATH30/33 feel harder.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

while many .

Online is often flexible; .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

84/100

and clarity despite a vocal calc minority.

Online recommendations are very high; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

76/100

Frequent , partial credit, throwaway quizzes, late passes, and regrading opportunities.

Format shift

; a subset of in-person calc students call her tough.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Homework and tests matter, but many online students call the load light to manageable.

Format shift

Online stats often light; and tests feel heavier.

Teaching experience

Excellent

84/100

Dominant theme is caring, clear, funny instruction that reduces math anxiety.

Format shift

Online praise is consistent; and off-topic complaints.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Quizzes, midterms, and .

Format shift

Both formats are test heavy; online sometimes allows notes or multiple attempts.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person calc and DE students either call her GOAT-level supportive or criticize off-topic lectures and .

Main concern

and uneven lecture focus frustrate some calc students.

What students said

“ .”
MATH33
“ she assigns.”
MATH30

Remote format

Online

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online stats and algebra , and easy to succeed with.

Main concern

and a few students found accommodations slow.

What students said

“Literally one of the easiest online classes I have ever taken.”
MATH13
“ and lots of chances for .”
MATH13

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams can be cumulative and weighted, but support tools and .

Extra creditMultiple attemptsLate passesCumulative finalsNotes allowed (some exams)

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person calc and and finals; support is strong but .

Test heavyPop quizzesStudy-from-homeworkLong exams
“ she assigns.”
MATH30
“grades rely on quizzes and tests solely, and ”
MATH33

Online

Online reviews describe study guides, multiple tries, late passes, and sometimes notes on exams.

Multiple tries on quizzes/examsLate passesCumulative finalNotes allowed (some)
“gives and exams”
MATH13
“you're allowed so put some effort into those!”
MATH12

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ . One of . Makes 33 digestible and very doable.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting supportive teaching, format differences, and exam intensity in higher math. Credibility rating: High.

❤️ Caring Support

90/100

“She genuinely cares about you and wants you to succeed.”

🎯 Teaching Clarity

84/100

“Makes 33 digestible and very doable.”

🅰️ Grade Flexibility

76/100

“ and lots of chances for .”

📝

40/100

“ she assigns.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Made math less intimidating
  • and grades fairly
  • outgoing and fun professors
  • drones during lectures-- like tangents that don't relate to math

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Literally one of the easiest online classes I have ever taken

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • THE SWEETEST MATH TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD
  • super approachable
  • genuinely wants students to succeed

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

225

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews with rich detail and recurring themes across stats, algebra, and calculus formats.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5183
4 out of 516
3 out of 57
2 out of 56
1 out of 514

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 7 · A 14 · A- 4

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 3

C range

3

C 2 · C- 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

10

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 6