Cynthia Shrout

MATH141 · MAT150A · MATHA141 · MATH40 · MATH150A · MATH250 · ALGEBMATH · MATH250B · MATH140 · M141 · 128 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 52/100
RMP rating: 3.6/5
Take again: 40.91%
Difficulty: 3.6

The decision

if you can keep up with daily math work, study independently, and handle a strict pace.

Best fit · Self Taught ProHeavy homeworkFast paceStrict structureHelpful when it clicksPolarizing online format

Shrout is highly polarizing, with and others warning strongly against her class.
The workload is consistently heavy, especially online, with , and tests.
Students who stay ahead and , but weaker or busy math students struggle badly.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

Students can earn A grades, but most describe daily homework, heavy studying, and as the real cost.

Online reviews show both easy-A outcomes and severe workload complaints, while and preparation.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

30/100

The math content moves quickly, covers many topics, and is especially hard for .

Online reviews emphasize self-teaching and rushed videos, while and .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Several reviews warn that skipping class or being tardy can seriously hurt performance.

Online reviews say skipping class means failure through missed work, while and tardy rules.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

46/100

, but many students strongly warn against her workload and pace.

Online recommendation is highly polarized, while but still stress difficulty.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

35/100

and review alignment help, but and students report tough grading outcomes.

Format shift

Online reviews mention but , while in-person reviews mention strict attendance and test penalties.

Workload

Overwhelming

18/100

Students repeatedly report homework , and major time commitment.

Format shift

Online workload complaints are especially intense, while and fast pacing.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

, and thorough, while others describe rushed teaching, confusion, and poor online delivery.

Format shift

Online teaching is more polarizing, while but still note speed.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Reviews repeatedly describe tests, quizzes, heavily weighted exams, study guides, and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes and campus or handwritten tests, while and practice-test alignment.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and , but several students praise her clarity, organization, and help.

Main concern

The schedule, attendance expectations, and with.

What students said

“You receive a heavy amount of homework and it moves very quickly.”
MATH141

“She is an excellent Teacher. and helpful.”
MATH141

“ .1 tardy=1 absence.”
MATH250B

Remote format

Online

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are split between strong praise and severe frustration, but most agree the format requires daily work and self-discipline.

Main concern

Online , and heavy exams.

What students said

“OVERWHELMING amounts of homework, like 8-12 assignments per week.”
MATH141

“The online .”
MATH141

“Super easy! and the reviews are a perfect example of the test Qs.”
MATH141

Exam style

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Exams are often heavily weighted and sometimes tough, though some students say reviews closely match the tests.

Heavily Weighted ExamsFrequent QuizzesIn-Person Tests MentionedReview-Based Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and similar practice tests, but do not prove open-book status or .

Hard TestsPractice-Test AlignmentStrict Test Scoring

“the schedule is difficult to tkeep up with. And ”
MATH141

“There's 8 questions on tests. So if you miss one question,you won't get an A on the test.”
MATH250B

“ . There the same or almost the same as the practice tests.”
MATH150A

Online

Online reviews mention frequent quizzes, heavily weighted exams, and , but do not prove proctoring or .

Frequent QuizzesHeavily Weighted ExamsIn-Person Tests MentionedReview-Based Tests

“You have a .”
MATH141

“80% of grade is all on the exams.”
MATH141

“In class tests, if you do review packet you'll be fine.”
MATH40

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you're actively asking questions and .”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

📚 Workload Pressure

18/100

“OVERWHELMING amounts of homework, like 8-12 assignments per week.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“She is an excellent Teacher. and helpful.”

⚖️ Grade Cost

42/100

“If you are looking for an easy grade, this class is not for you.”

Theme 1

📚 About Workload

, so keep up or get ahead.
You receive a heavy amount of homework and it moves very quickly.
I spent about 3 hours and quizzes online.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Professor Shrout is fantastic!
The online .
She is an excellent Teacher. and helpful.
she rushes through everything

Theme 3

📈

80% of grade is all on the exams.
end of each chapter.
If you don't understand it, go find help somewhere else or by contacting her.
Even though she is strict, I still got an A in her class.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years and both formats give rich, consistent evidence of heavy workload and polarized teaching.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 562

4 out of 522

3 out of 59

2 out of 515

1 out of 520

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 4 · A 6

B range

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

C 3

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather_Not_Say 1

Cynthia Shrout

x x x if you can keep up with daily math work, study independently, and handle a strict pace.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Mandatory

Depends

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

📚 Workload Pressure

🎯 Teaching Quality

⚖️ Grade Cost

📚 About Workload

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 x x x x

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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

if you can keep up with daily math work, study independently, and handle a strict pace.

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