AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Rob Kopp

MATH65A · 65BAND75 · MATH25 · MATH81 · MATH65B · 151 lifetime ratings

AI rating
66/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
69.7%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

Take Kopp if you can handle exam-heavy math and strict work-showing rules, but if .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear but demandingTest-heavyTough graderExtra practice helpsPolarizing
  • Kopp is often praised for , and knowing what appears on tests.
  • The main risk is strict grading and a hurt the grade.
  • Online reviews are more negative because , and less support.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

54/100

A good grade is possible with steady practice and strong test performance, but and .

In person reviews more often show effort paying off, while online reviews more often warn that proctored or .

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

The math content, especially calculus, is inherently challenging, but many students say and provides useful practice.

In person students more often call hard content manageable, while online fast-track students more often describe the pace as too compressed.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

as mandatory, but participation, lectures, SI, and practice sessions clearly help performance.

In and participation benefits, while online reviews focus more on recorded lectures and testing structure.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

67/100

, but many others avoid him because grading and tests feel unforgiving.

In person recommendations are stronger, while online reviews are much , and stricter grading complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

32/100

Many reviews say he is picky, gives minimal partial credit, requires work his way, and and tests harshly.

Format shift

, but online reviews describe the harshness as more damaging because tests carry more weight.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Homework volume varies from low to heavy, but extra practice, lectures, quizzes, and .

Format shift

Online fast-track reviews describe the workload as heavier, while in but practice is necessary.

Teaching experience

Good

73/100

Many students , and helpful, but a sizable minority describe poor support, ego issues, or .

Format shift

In person reviews are more favorable about teaching, while online reviews are more polarized.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Grades are repeatedly described as dominated by tests, quizzes, finals, and few high-stakes assessments.

Format shift

Both formats are exam-heavy, with online reviews giving the clearest percentages and proctoring details.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In person reviews are more positive overall, often praising clear teaching and practice materials while still warning that and .

Main concern

Students must practice consistently because and .

What students said

“Calc II is difficult so he tries to filter out some info. Do the extra practice he gives you!”
MATH65B
“the thing that gets students to and tests, so study!”
MATH65B
“ but they are fair/exactly as he says.”
MATH65B

Remote format

Online

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply mixed, with some praising organization and lectures but , and test-heavy grading.

Main concern

Online students face high-stakes tests, strict work requirements, and .

What students said

“Your camera has to be one when testing, it also records your screen.”
MATH65A
“ and yourself).”
MATH65A
“Tests are worth about 80% of the grade, they are also proctored.”
MATH65A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are high-stakes and often strict, with online reviews explicitly describing camera and and .

Test HeavyProctored Online ExamsCamera RequiredScreen RecordingStrict Work ShowingCumulative Final

Assessment risk

Strict

34/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person reviews describe fair but , and grades depending heavily on exams.

Test HeavyCumulative FinalStrict GradingExtra Practice Problems
“test is worth 60 percent of our grade”
MATH65B
“ but they are fair/exactly as he says.”
MATH65B
“ (if it is higher).”
MATH65B

Online

Online reviews explicitly describe proctored exams with camera and , and strict work-showing rules.

Proctored ExamsCamera RequiredScreen RecordingHigh Exam WeightStrict Work Showing
“Your camera has to be one when testing, it also records your screen.”
MATH65A
“ and yourself).”
MATH65A
“Tests are worth about 80% of the grade, they are also proctored.”
MATH65A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He wants you to succeed but he also wants you to work for the grade you want.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

73/100

“Linear Algebra was a tough course, but he explained everything clearly and made it feel manageable.”

🧮

34/100

“Tests are worth about 80% of the grade, they are also proctored.”

⚖️

32/100

“Even if you got the answer right, he won't give you credit if you don't show in detail how.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Kopp .
  • and detailed, and and extra practice problems help prepare you for his tests
  • The lectures were pretty much pointless they did not explain step by step how to get the answer.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Calc 2 is challenging so put in the work!
  • He grades harshly and expects you to solve problems exactly his way or
  • A good grade is possible with steady practice and .

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams

  • Your camera has to be one when testing, it also records your screen.
  • but they are fair/exactly as he says.
  • one final cumulative test worth 30% of the grade that

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

151

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is based on 50 reviews across online and in person formats with detailed, , and exams.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 593
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

43 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 3 · A 12 · A- 2

B range

9

B+ 3 · B 6

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 3

D range

3

D+ 1 · D 1 · D- 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

10

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 6 · Rather not say 1