AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Joshua Roche

STAT10 · MATH520 · MATH510 · ATH410 · MATH425 · MATH60 · STATS10 · MATH31 · MATH410 · MATH61 · 60 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
92.31%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you struggle with math and want a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPatient ExplainerExtra CreditBeginner FriendlyCaringStudy Guides
  • Students overwhelmingly describe him as , and ideal for math-anxious learners.
  • Grades are very attainable because of , study guides, dropped scores, late work flexibility, and .
  • The main tradeoff is a slow or boring lecture pace and some test-heavy structure.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

An A is very realistic if students attend, take notes, use study guides, and and .

, while the two online reviews are positive but less specific about grading.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

Math and statistics can be hard, but , and makes the material accessible for beginners.

Both formats praise his clarity, with in-person reviews giving far more evidence about beginner-friendly pacing.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

Some reviews say class is not strictly mandatory, but many warn that , and in-class assignments are important.

; online reviews mention recorded sessions and notes.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

95/100

Students recommend him because , and unusually supportive for difficult math subjects.

Both online and providing much deeper evidence.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

90/100

, dropped quizzes, grade replacement, late submissions, corrections for full credit, and .

Format shift

, while online reviews confirm support but give fewer grading details.

Workload

Moderate

62/100

Workload is usually manageable or optional, though , and test preparation can require steady effort.

Format shift

In-person ; online summer work is described as a lot because of the compressed term.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students , and one of their best math teachers.

Format shift

Both formats praise his teaching, with in-person reviews showing long-term consistency across many years.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Reviews frequently mention quizzes, tests, finals, study guides, dropped quiz scores, and replacing a .

Format shift

; online reviews mention test-heavy tags but few details.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students repeatedly praise his patient explanations, , study guides, and .

Main concern

Some students find the lectures slow, boring, or test-heavy.

What students said

“He would never make you feel dumb when asking a lot of questions!!!”
STAT10
“you literally cannot fail.”
STAT10
“ .”
STAT10

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews praise his recorded sessions, notes, accessibility, patience, and .

Main concern

The online evidence is very positive but based on only two reviews.

What students said

“he recorded zoom sessions and had his notes online for easy access”
MATH31
“Professor , and easy to understand.”
STAT10

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes matter, but study guides, , dropped scores, one reported cheat sheet policy, and grade replacement make the exam structure student-friendly overall.

Study GuidesExtra CreditDropped QuizTest Score ReplacementCheat Sheets Mentioned

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe test-heavy grading with study guides, reviews, , dropped scores, and one comment mentioning cheat sheets.

Study GuidesExtra CreditDropped QuizTest Score ReplacementCheat Sheets Mentioned
“He also .”
STAT10
“he gives study guides that resemble the tests”
STAT10
“drops the lowest 2 scores and !”
STAT10

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book rules, or .

Reviews Do Not Clearly Prove Exam Policy

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Roche is the ! As someone who is terrible at math, I was able to pass his class with an A+.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“ so well and English is my second language and I would always understand him and even if I didn't he would make it make sense in your way.”

⚖️

90/100

“He allows late submissions for full credit and also allows .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

95/100

“If you .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He gives you step by step instruction and .
  • He is very clear on his lectures, be sure to ask plenty of questions.
  • Professor Roche made a difficult subject for some very easy to understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • you literally cannot fail.
  • His class is an easy A if you just do all your work.
  • Study guides for quizzes and tests that if you complete, will guarantee a good grade.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He would never make you feel dumb when asking a lot of questions!!!
  • and wants all of us to know the material.
  • Professor Roche is truly there for his students.

Theme 4

🧪 About Tests

  • There's only 4 tests the whole class, so one each month.
  • IF you pay attention and do the homework.
  • and final must average a 70% in order to pass the class.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

60

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across a long time span are highly consistent , and beginner friendliness.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 551
4 out of 57
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

38 reported outcomes

A range

22

A+ 9 · A 10 · A- 3

B range

8

B+ 4 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

8

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 4 · Not_Sure_Yet 1 · Rather not say 1