AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Sanaa Saykali

MAT1150 · MATH212 · MAT1250 · MATH162 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
86.36%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want a supportive math professor but expects participation and steady work.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing LecturesCaringExtra CreditLots of HomeworkParticipation Matters
  • Most students describe her as , and especially strong for difficult math topics.
  • Grades are very attainable with , and , though a few students report unfair grading.
  • Online and , but online has a sharper complaint about group work and cameras-off collaboration.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

An A is very reachable with , and , but students still need steady effort.

Online reviews emphasize and recordings, while , and study guides.

Is the course easy?

Standard

56/100

The math content can be difficult, but students repeatedly say she breaks down concepts clearly and makes hard topics understandable.

Both formats describe tough math made easier by clear explanations, with one online review saying expectations felt too high.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

Participation and , and , though recordings and help reduce the burden.

, while online evidence highlights recorded lectures and participation credit.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

89/100

Most students highly recommend her because , and generous with help and .

Both formats are strongly positive, though each has a small number of harsh negative comments.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Grading is generally fair to lenient with , and study-guide-aligned tests, despite a few unfair-grading complaints.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize and fair grading, while and tough-grader complaints.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The workload is not light because several students mention lots of , and steady study expectations.

Format shift

Both formats mention work, but and multiple assessments.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Most students describe her as , and able to make difficult math understandable.

Format shift

Teaching praise is strong in both formats, with online criticism focused more on breakout rooms and and grading.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Assessment appears balanced across homework, quizzes, midterms, final exams, participation, and .

Format shift

, and finals, while online reviews mention homework, lectures, and past exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews strongly praise , and ability to make difficult math easier.

Main concern

, and formal expectations can feel demanding, and a .

What students said

“Scared of math? Have no fear.”
MAT1150
“Be prepared to have alot of hw”
MAT1250
“ and quizzes unfairly”
MATH162

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are mostly very positive, praising clear lectures, , and .

Main concern

One online student found breakout-room group work useless and felt expectations were too high.

What students said

“Her lessons were amazing and detailed.”
MATH162
“If you miss class her lectures are recorded & easy to follow.”
MATH162
“the google docs she assigns to random groups she would pick in breakout rooms are completely useless”
MATH162

Exam style

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Exams seem standard but student-friendly when students use homework, study guides, and open-book rules.

Study Guide Aligned TestsPast Exams SharedQuizzesMidtermsFinal Exam

Assessment risk

Standard

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and quizzes resemble homework or study guides, with multiple midterms and a final, but they do not clearly prove closed-book or .

Study Guide Aligned TestsHomework SimilarityMultiple MidtermsFinal Exam
“ as the study guides.”
MAT1150
“the .”
MAT1250
“She gives 5 quizzes (drops lowest 1), 4 midterms and a final.”
MATH212

Online

Online reviews mention , and , but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Past Exams SharedClear Test ExpectationsQuizzes
“ test on.”
MATH162
“She lets so you get a good idea on what she expects.”
MATH212
“She grades fairly and and quizzes.”
MATH212

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you get her, you'll be the luckiest student in math.”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“I can't believe how Prof. Saykali makes complex topics simple to understand.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

89/100

“ .”

⚖️

78/100

“She's a and very understanding .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She elaborates and .
  • She also breaks down the problems and makes them very easy to understand.
  • Lectures are great and easy to follow.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • You could definitely get an A in the class if you participate and go to lectures.
  • Be prepared to have alot of hw
  • Offers just for participating and catching her mistakes.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • .
  • She has many office hours and emphasizes doing your due diligence to learn the concepts.
  • She helped me and give me extnsions.

Data context

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Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

There are 22 reviews across several years and both formats, with detailed and mostly consistent comments despite a few strong negatives.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 517
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

Course coverage

MATH16212 reviews
MATH2127 reviews
MAT11502 reviews
MAT12501 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

22 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 3 · A 9 · A- 1

B range

7

B+ 4 · B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1