AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Steve Odrich

MA150 · MATH030 · MATH170 · MA029 · MA175 · MATH20 · MATH020 · MATH150 · MATH029 · MATH175 · MATH31521 · MA130 · MATH130 · 51 lifetime ratings

AI rating
51/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
52.94%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

Take him only if , and a no-nonsense class style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTest HeavyStrict GraderLots Of HomeworkClear LecturerAttendance Matters
  • , but many also describe him as boring, strict, or .
  • Grades are heavily test-based, with but not always counted for credit.
  • homework, and can handle high-stakes exams.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

Some lower-level computer-based classes can be easy if you do the work, but most math courses require heavy study and strong test scores.

The lone online-marked review and many in-person reviews both show high pass thresholds, while as easy.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The math content is often fast-paced, homework-heavy, and .

, while the one online-marked review also describes demanding 90 percent requirements.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

, and skipping class hurts performance.

, with the online-marked review still describing on-campus class work.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

53/100

Students recommend him for disciplined learners but .

In-person reviews are highly mixed, and the only .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

30/100

Many reviews describe tough grading, few graded items, no curves, no , and .

Format shift

Strict grading evidence is overwhelmingly in-person, with the online-marked review also requiring 90 percent on the final.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

as heavy or necessary, even when it receives little or no direct credit.

Format shift

Heavy workload is mainly documented in in-person reviews, while the online-marked class also requires computer-based progress.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

He is often praised for and help, but many students criticize strictness, monotone delivery, and poor fit.

Format shift

; the online-marked review focuses more on class structure than teaching.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Grades , and finals, while as required preparation.

Format shift

Both formats point to test-centered assessment, with .

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews show a strict, test-heavy instructor who can teach clearly but , and .

Main concern

Grades often depend on difficult tests, few grading items, and .

What students said

“Your whole grade is based on 4 tests and a final.”
MATH175
“He has tons of homework but he's so simple and ”
MATH150
“There is and he only puts the hardest problems on the exam.”
MATH150

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The single online-marked review describes an on-campus computer-based class with access code work, tutors, and a 90 percent final requirement.

Main concern

Passing requires strong independent computer-based work and a 90 on the final.

What students said

“This class is taken on campus but everything you do is on the computer.”
MATH020
“For the a 90”
MATH020

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are high-stakes and strict, with many reviews saying and finals.

Test HeavyFinal ExamFew Graded Items90 Percent Passing RequirementNo Curve

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews repeatedly , and little support from homework credit.

Test HeavyFinal ExamFew Graded ItemsNo CurveDifficult Tests
“Your whole grade is based on 4 tests and a final.”
MATH175
“ . . No .”
MATH150
“Tests and so you are there longer.”
MATH150

Online

The online-marked review says the final must be passed with a 90, but does not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Computer-Based WorkFinal Requires 90 PercentReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Proctoring Policy
“For the a 90”
MATH020

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you are a lazy student who doesn't plan to work hard, you will fail. If you try hard and do the work, the .”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“His lectures make it easy to understand the math but when it comes to the .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

53/100

“If you actually want to learn the .”

⚖️

30/100

“There is and he only puts the hardest problems on the exam.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is able to really break down the material in an easy to understand manner.
  • Nice guy, but not a good teacher.
  • and stays late just to clarify anything.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Your whole grade is based on 4 tests and a final.
  • He is a , so and review before the test.
  • if not done.

Theme 3

🧾 About Workload And Attendance

  • He has tons of homework but he's so simple and
  • 4 absences max and for good reason - the material won't stick if you don't attend

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

51

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years provide detailed, repeated patterns about grading, workload, teaching style, and format.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
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3 out of 56
2 out of 55
1 out of 56

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 4 · A 2

B range

5

B+ 1 · B 4

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2