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Mathematics

Shubo Wu

CALC191 · MA151 · MATH191 · MATH150 · MATH151 · MATH210 · MATH190 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
23/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
46.15%
Difficulty
4.2

The decision

if you are comfortable self-teaching difficult math and , and unclear lectures.

Best fit · Self Taught ProThick accentHeavy homeworkTest heavyCaring but unclearStrict grading
  • Reviews are sharply split, but many students say the accent and .
  • , and outside help, especially in calculus and precalculus courses.
  • Some students praise his care, fairness, and willingness to help, but the overall recommendation signal is weak.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

A good grade is possible, but students repeatedly , and handling difficult exams.

Online reviews show strict grading and poor explanations, while , and difficult tests.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

The math content is difficult, and many students say and language barriers make it harder.

Both formats describe difficult calculus or math work, with .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Multiple reviews say skipping class will hurt or prevent success, and participation or .

Online and in-person reviews both warn that attendance matters, with and quizzes.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

42/100

Some students respect his care and effort, but many warn against taking him because the teaching style makes hard math harder.

Online reviews are split, while and strong avoid warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Several comments cite tough or , though a , and chances to earn grades through work.

Format shift

Online reviews include transparent grading praise but also strict grading complaints, while and difficult exams.

Workload

Heavy

22/100

, and self-study are repeatedly described as heavy demands.

Format shift

Both formats mention heavy work, with and quiz-heavy structure.

Teaching experience

Poor

34/100

He is often described as caring and knowledgeable, but many students say his accent and .

Format shift

, while in-person reviews more often describe serious comprehension problems.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Reviews repeatedly mention tests, quizzes, midterms, practice packets, and .

Format shift

Both formats are test heavy, while and practice packets as recurring assessment evidence.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews repeatedly mention , and difficulty understanding him, though some praise his care and fairness.

Main concern

The accent, lecture style, and difficult exams make the course hard to pass with a strong grade.

What students said

“his style of teaching along with his poor explanation skills make this difficult course nearly impossible to pass with a good grade.”
MATH191
“as long as you pay real good attention and do your part youll get the grade you want.”
MATH190
“You basically have to teach yourself by reading the book or always going to a tutor.”
MATH151

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are polarized, with praise for recorded lectures and care but , and .

Main concern

Students may struggle to understand lectures and may need to learn concepts independently.

What students said

“His live lectures helped a lot and the fact there were recorded made it easier for me to follow along if I fell behind.”
MATH210
“All he does is practice problems, which doesn't help conceptual learning at all.”
CALC191
“ .”
MATH191

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes are described as difficult and central to the course, but reviews do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, or closed-book rules.

Test HeavyDifficult ExamsQuizzesMidtermsPractice Packets

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and midterms, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or specific proctoring requirements.

Difficult ExamsQuizzesMidtermsPractice Packets
“The exams and , but he will review anything if asked.”
MA151
“after taking 2 midterms in Calc one I have a B in the class”
MATH190
“Quiz and the quizzes so study those.”
MATH150

Online

Online reviews show a , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book policy, or .

Test Heavy
“Lots of homework”
MATH210
“Test heavy”
MATH191

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He means well, but and very strict with grading”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and recommendation risk. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

34/100

“All he does is practice problems, which doesn't help conceptual learning at all.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

42/100

“ .”

📈 Difficulty & Grades

32/100

“The exams and , but he will review anything if asked.”

📚 Workload

22/100

“The , but ultimately serves as good practice.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Wu is a very nice man who truly does want everyone to pass his class, however, his style of teaching along with to pass with a good grade.
  • He has a thick accent but takes notes rather well, which compensates for .
  • Does not use .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The exams and , but he will review anything if asked.
  • as long as you pay real good attention and do your part youll get the grade you want.
  • and tests sometimes.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Professor Wu is a great professor in my opinion.
  • He really knows his stuff.
  • Professor Wu is a his students.

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Thirteen reviews across several years and both formats give detailed, consistent patterns despite mixed opinions.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

0

No reported values

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1