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STATS1000C · MATH141 · MATH141P · MATH150B · D · CALC150BC · MATH141C · MATH30 · MATH150BC · MATH150 · MATH040 · 61 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 56/100
RMP rating: 3.2/5
Take again: 55.17%
Difficulty: 3.8

The decision

if you can self-study consistently and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProSelf-paced hybrid structureTest heavyCaring but inconsistentHeavy workloadExam review dependent

Students and complaints about self-teaching.
Grades can be strong when students keep up with videos, homework, and .
The main risks are heavy workload, test-heavy grading, slow grading, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is doable, but usually requires steady studying, homework, and .

Both formats report A outcomes, but online reviews stress heavier weekly effort while recent hybrid in-person reviews sound more manageable.

Is the course easy?

Standard

46/100

The math content is often challenging, especially calculus and compressed courses, even when the professor gives useful reviews.

Online students report more self-teaching and workload strain, while in-person hybrid students more often say the path is straightforward if they practice.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

Hybrid sections often require showing up mainly for , but some reviews say attendance matters for staying on track.

Online evidence is naturally flexible, while in-person evidence ranges from test-only hybrid attendance to lecture-dependent sections.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

57/100

Students recommend her when they are disciplined, but many warn against taking her if they need active teaching and quick feedback.

Recent online and hybrid reviews are more positive, while older in-person pandemic-era reviews are strongly negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Grading has retakes, extra credit, and review-aligned tests in some classes, but many students still call her tough.

Format shift

and extra credit alongside tough grading, while in-person reviews range from easy tests to harsh exam complaints.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Many students report lots of homework, long videos, study guides, and heavy weekly time demands.

Format shift

Online reviews most clearly describe 15-22 hour weeks, while in-person hybrid and .

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

She is often described as caring and clear, but many students say the class becomes self-teaching.

Format shift

Online reviews are split on video quality, while but severe older complaints.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

86/100

Grades are repeatedly described as exam-centered, with homework often used for practice or extra credit.

Format shift

, and finals as the main grade drivers.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person and hybrid reviews show better recent outcomes but still emphasize tests, self-study, and uneven teaching quality.

Main concern

The class can feel like self-learning with grades concentrated in exams.

What students said

“watch lecture, and do practice exam that prof gave. Easy A.”
MATH150BC

“You are basically teaching yourself everything”
MATH141C

“Exams are extremely hard.”
CALC150BC

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are polarized, with some students praising clear videos and retakes while others report heavy work, weak outside lectures, and tough grading.

Main concern

Online students often need strong discipline because workload and self-teaching complaints are common.

What students said

“Detailed video lectures where you can study anytime.”
CALC150BC

“You have to spend 15-22 hours on the .”
MATH141C

“You will be basically teaching yourself.”
MATH141

Exam style

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Exams are central and can be hard, but reviews and occasional retakes make them more manageable for prepared students.

Test HeavyExam ReviewsRetakes In Some SectionsFinal May Replace Lowest Score

Assessment risk

Standard

60/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe test-heavy classes with and long exams, but they do not clearly prove closed-book or .

Test HeavyExam ReviewsLong Exam Time

“Grades are based off on the exams only (6 exams 1 final)”
MATH141

“you have tons of time to check your work (3 hours for exam).”
MATH141

“The and never a curveball.”
MATH150BC

Online

Online , and finals, but they do not clearly prove webcam, open-book, or Lockdown Browser policies.

Test HeavyExam ReviewsRetakes In Some Sections

“The professor had 5 exams and 1 final.”
MATH150B

“She does provide make-up exams to make up an exam that was bad.”
MATH150BC

“The which there are 7 of them.”
MATH141

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you are hardworking, do the homework, and review the materials, it's very possible to get a high score.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, exams, and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“She speaks a little slowly, but very clearly, which makes the lectures easy to follow.”

📈 Grade Path

62/100

“Easy A. It is so hard to fail this class.”

⚠️ Workload Risk

28/100

“You have to spend 15-22 hours on the .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She is super easy to talk to, friendly, and caring.
This professor will not teach you, you will teach yourself.
Her lecture videos was clear to understand.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload

There's a lot to do so do not slack off in class.
She assigns 3-4 lectures notes videos + online hw + edla + sometimes worksheets a week.
Be prepared to study.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams

Her exam reviews are about 70% accurate to the actual exams and the rest is up to you.
Grades are based off on the exams only (6 exams 1 final)
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Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

93/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years and both formats give strong evidence, though opinion changes sharply by term and course.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526

4 out of 57

3 out of 57

2 out of 52

1 out of 520

Course coverage

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MATH150B9 reviews

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 2 · A 15 · A- 2

B range

B+ 1 · B 6

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 10 · Not sure yet 5 · Rather not say 1

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x x x if you can self-study consistently and x x x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Varies

Depends

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Grade Path

⚠️ Workload Risk

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📚 About Workload

📝 About Exams

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

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