AI Rate Professor

Mathematics & Science

Mark Ballard

MATH520 · MATH510 · MATH425 · MATH25 · MATH420 · MATH60 · MATH410 · 23 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
1.5

The decision

if you struggle with math and want a strong grade.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyVery easy mathPatient explanationsSlow lecturesStudent-friendly testsCaring teacher
  • Students consistently say he makes math simple, slow-paced, and passable.
  • , note sheets, or changed practice problems.
  • The main drawback is a monotone lecture style that can feel dull.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

An A appears very attainable because tests are easy or , and students mention high scores with limited pressure.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

92/100

Students repeatedly describe the math content as basic, slow-paced, and easy to understand.

All course .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

because several students say to show up and pay attention, but reviews do not prove a .

, and no online attendance evidence exists.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

and easy tests despite dull lecture delivery.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

91/100

because students cite easy tests, partial credit, dropped quizzes, note sheets, and predictable review problems.

Format shift

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Workload

Light

84/100

The workload is light because homework is described as .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews describe workload.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

He is widely praised for , though some students find his voice dull.

Format shift

Teaching .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

80/100

Assessments center on quizzes, midterms, and as practice or support.

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews describe an easy, slow-paced math class with and predictable tests.

Main concern

Lectures can be monotone, slow, and lecture-heavy.

What students said

“ and makes information as easy as possible.”
MATH60
“ .”
MATH25
“ AND BACK OF NOTES FOR MID TERMS”
MATH410

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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Exams are student-friendly because students report , and review problems that closely match exams.

Easy TestsNote Sheet AllowedPractice-Based ExamsPartial CreditDropped Quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

90/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exam , and finals, often supported by notes or close review problems.

Easy TestsNote Sheet AllowedPractice-Based ExamsPartial CreditDropped Quizzes
“4 quizzes, 2 midterms and a final.”
MATH25
“he lets you bring a sheet of ”
MATH25
“The and he gives partial credit on the tests.”
MATH410

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ and I've had to take like 3 perquisite classes prior.”

Voice snapshots generated from 23 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and lecture style. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“He takes the time and teaches step by step.”

📈 Easy A Potential

94/100

“Very straightforward and I got a 100 on the .”

🧪

90/100

“He reviews for all of them and gives you the exact problems with numbers changed.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and makes information as easy as possible.
  • He makes sure everyone understands before moving on.
  • Hes a monotone slow talker but he's still a great teacher!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • .
  • this is not a hard class to pass at all
  • Easy teacher. Do every HW! and you will pass.

Theme 3

📝

  • .
  • he lets you bring a sheet of
  • The and he gives partial credit on the tests.

Data context

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Analysis sample

23

Recent reviews read by the AI

23

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 23 in-person reviews over many years show a consistent pattern of , and slow lectures.

Inside 23 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 516
4 out of 54
3 out of 50
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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MATH255 reviews
MATH5205 reviews
MATH5102 reviews
4101 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

3 reported outcomes

A range

2

A 1 · A- 1

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values