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Mathematics

Brian Anderson

STATS120 · MATH165 · MATH191 · MATH190 · STATS165 · MA190 · MATH190191 · MA191 · MA165 · 125 lifetime ratings

AI rating
31/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
42.42%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

if you are confident in math, can learn independently, and are comfortable with .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough ExamsParticipation HeavySelf-Teaching RequiredPolarizing TeacherExtra Credit Available
  • Students are sharply split between praising his conceptual approach and warning that .
  • The class is difficult because exams, participation, presentations, or .
  • Getting an A is possible, but usually requires strong math skills, independent practice, and office hours.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

An A is possible, but it usually requires strong math foundations, independent studying, participation, and .

Online has some no-test paths but , while and participation.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

The math content and Anderson's conceptual style are often described as hard, abstract, and .

Both formats are challenging, with and online reviews stressing self-learning.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Participation, discussions, presentations, and in-class engagement are repeatedly described as central to grades.

, while in-person participation and presentations are often required or heavily rewarded.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

42/100

and office-hour help, but many others strongly warn against taking him.

Online reviews lean more negative during 2021, while but still highly polarized.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

30/100

Grades depend , and limited high-stakes assessments, though sometimes helps.

Format shift

Online grading can be no-test but harsh on homework and discussions, while and presentations.

Workload

Heavy

32/100

, but students report heavy independent practice, discussions, presentations, and .

Format shift

Online sections mention weekly homework and discussion boards, while because homework is limited or absent.

Teaching experience

Poor

45/100

He is caring and smart to some students, but and do not prepare them for assessments.

Format shift

Online criticism focuses on weak communication and self-learning, while and .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

, while some online sections replace tests with homework and discussion boards.

Format shift

Online assessment varies between no-test discussion grading and exam-based sections, while , and participation.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews show a demanding math class with , and mixed teaching clarity.

Main concern

Many students say lectures do not prepare them well for exams and that .

What students said

“You will need to do all your learning at home.”
MA191
“He only gives 3 tests and 1 final.”
MATH165
“the ”
MATH191

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are polarized, with and others saying the discussions or and self-taught.

Main concern

Students report , and weak teaching support in several online sections.

What students said

“ and it was graded on HW and discussions.”
MATH190
“THERES ONLY HW AND DISCUSSION BOARD AND HE GRADES BOTH RLY hARD SO WATCH OUT .”
MA191
“Everyone doing well is only passing due to outside research because he can't teach.”
MATH190191

Exam style

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because many students report difficult, high-stakes exams with few questions, despite occasional and some no-test online sections.

Hard ExamsFew Questions Per TestExtra Credit QuestionsNo Tests In Some Online SectionsPresentation Required

Assessment risk

Strict

24/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews repeatedly describe hard, high-stakes exams with few questions, bonus questions, and sometimes a presentation requirement.

Hard ExamsFew Questions Per TestBonus QuestionsPresentation RequiredTest Heavy
“He only gives 3 tests and 1 final.”
MATH165
“His exams consisted of 5 questions with one bonus questions allowing for up to 5 pts. .”
MA165
“the ”
MA191

Online

Online evidence is mixed because some reviews explicitly say there were no tests, while another , so the format varies by section.

No Tests In Some SectionsHomework And Discussion GradingTough Exams In Some SectionsStrict Discussion Grading
“ and it was graded on HW and discussions.”
MATH190
“ and if you mess up then expect to lose a .”
MATH191
“THERES ONLY HW AND DISCUSSION BOARD AND HE GRADES BOTH RLY hARD SO WATCH OUT .”
MA191

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“You won't pass if you only rely on lectures.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and assessment style. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

45/100

“He's a nice guy but .”

📈 A Difficulty

34/100

“You will need to do all your learning at home.”

⚖️

30/100

“ and nothing like the hw.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Great teacher, very clearly has enthusiasm for the subject.
  • He is a kind and interesting professor.
  • all.

Theme 2

📚

  • You won't pass if you only rely on lectures.
  • Everyone doing well is only passing due to outside research because he can't teach.
  • If you cannot solve those then you are not ready for the exams.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams And Grades

  • and nothing like the hw.
  • His tests are 4 questions with a bonus out of 20 points.
  • so if ur a .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

125

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews across many years provide detailed and consistent evidence of a polarizing, difficult course.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 564
4 out of 512
3 out of 58
2 out of 517
1 out of 524

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

39 reported outcomes

A range

20

A+ 8 · A 12

B range

2

B 2

C range

7

C 2 · C- 5

D range

2

D+ 1 · D- 1

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1