Shuling Cummins

MATH · ALGINTR · MATH170 · MATH105 · MATH101 · MA170 · MAT170175 · MATH150 · MA130 · MATH130 · 98 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 19/100
RMP rating: 2.6/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 3.9

The decision

if you need an easy or supportive math class, but consider her only if you want a strict challenge and can adapt to her exact methods.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerExtremely StrictTough GraderHeavy HomeworkFast PacedPolarizing Teacher

Many students warn that her classes are very difficult, strict, and hard to pass.
frustrates students even when answers are correct.
A smaller group values her rigor and passion, especially students who already like math and can work hard.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Getting an A , and adapting to her exact methods, so it is far from easy.

All Easy A because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

Students repeatedly describe the math content as , and harder than expected because of her teaching style.

Only in-person reviews describe course difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Avoid

28/100

Although some strong math students praise her, the and confusing instruction.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

16/100

Many students and marks correct answers wrong if they are not done her way.

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Workload

Heavy

24/100

Students frequently mention lots of , and heavy weekly study time.

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Workload .

Teaching experience

Poor

34/100

She is passionate and helpful to some students, but as , and unsupportive.

Format shift

Teaching evidence is entirely in person.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and tests, with tests and strict grading carrying major weight.

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Assessment .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews describe a very strict, polarizing math instructor whose class rewards persistence but often overwhelms students.

Main concern

, and her required methods make passing difficult for many students.

What students said

“If youre looking for a easy a and .”
MATH150

“She is super hard and confusing.”
MATH170

“she is one of the hardest math teachers i've ever had.”
MATH150

“90% of my clas failed.”
MATH130

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Reviews do not clearly prove open-book or proctoring rules, but and grading that require her exact methods.

Tough TestsExact Method RequiredStrict GradingAttendance Points

Assessment risk

Strict

24/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or proctoring policies.

Tough TestsExact Method RequiredStrict Grading

“ .”
MATH170

“if you dont do it HER way, its wrong.”
MATH150

“the if you study enough.”
MATH150

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If youre looking for a easy a and .”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and difficulty. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

34/100

“She goes really fast and looses her students quickly.”

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16/100

“if you dont do it HER way, its wrong.”

📚 Course Difficulty

24/100

“Her class is really difficult.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Really hard to understand.
She goes really fast and looses her students quickly.
She is super hard and confusing.
exudes enthusiasm & love for her subject and for teaching it

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

If youre looking for a easy a and .
she is one of the hardest math teachers i've ever had.
90% of my clas failed.
If you study hard like me, you will pass this class with A.

Theme 3

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She expected 21 hours of hw/study a week.
A .

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

, detailed, and consistent picture of a strict and polarizing instructor.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521

4 out of 517

3 out of 56

2 out of 528

1 out of 526

Course coverage

MATH15027 reviews

MATH1709 reviews

MATH1306 reviews

1501 review

ALGINTR1 review

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Shuling Cummins

x x if you need an easy or supportive math class, but consider her only if you want a strict challenge and can adapt to her exact methods.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Recommended

Avoid

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

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See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

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📚 Course Difficulty

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

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if you need an easy or supportive math class, but consider her only if you want a strict challenge and can adapt to her exact methods.

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