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Mathematics

Ben Edwards

MATHMATH · MATH450 · MATH425 · MATH420AND25 · MATH25 · MATH420 · ALGEB425 · COLLEGEALGEBRA · MATH4773 · MATH410 · MATH401 · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating
24/100
RMP rating
2.2/5
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Difficulty
3.4

The decision

unless you are already comfortable in math and can learn independently without much support.

Best fit · Self Taught ProRude toneSkipped stepsPoor organizationHard for weak math studentsOccasional easy grading
  • Most students describe him as rude, condescending, and unpleasant to ask questions.
  • Many complaints focus , and poor class organization.
  • A few students say grades can be manageable, especially for students already strong in math.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

Some sections are called an easy A or have little homework, but many students say the class is hard if .

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

The math itself becomes hard because students repeatedly say he skips steps, expects prior knowledge, and moves in a way struggling students cannot follow.

Only in-person evidence exists, and it consistently describes classroom math difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

Reviews do not clearly prove a , though and class-based expectations.

; there is no online attendance evidence.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

22/100

Most students explicitly warn others away because they find him rude, unhelpful, and poor at explaining math.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

45/100

A few students report easy grades or , but many say he marks down work for not using his exact method.

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Workload

Light

72/100

Several comments say , so workload can be light even when the class feels difficult.

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Teaching experience

Awful

28/100

Students repeatedly describe him as , and unwilling to help, despite a small minority calling him effective.

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Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Comments mention homework, quizzes, and course work, but do not show a .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews are strongly negative, with repeated warnings , and a class that punishes students who need help.

Main concern

The main concern is hostile classroom interaction combined with .

What students said

“he talks down to students and berates them.”
MATH25
“he tries to intimidate when someone asks a question, he is not helpful at all, plus he skips steps on his lectures.”
MATH410
“An easy A.”
MATH401

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Reviews mention quizzes in , but do not clearly prove the overall exam format or proctoring rules.

Take-home quizzes mentionedFrequent quizzes mentionedExam policy not clearly proven

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but do not clearly prove midterm, final, open-book, or proctoring policy.

Take-home quizzes mentionedQuizzes every class mentioned
“he doesnt collect homework only quizzes with a few problems every class.”
MATHMATH
“ and ”
MATH420

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you struggle with Math, I would strongly reccomend not to take him, he tries to intimidate when someone asks a question, he is not helpful at all, plus he skips steps on his lectures.”

Voice snapshots generated from 27 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, classroom climate, and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

28/100

“ and then realize he has to teach them.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

22/100

“ ! !”

📉 Grade Cost

55/100

“An easy A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and lose you completly
  • He didn't teach you from the book. Taught his way.
  • Although some students may not like his personality, he is a very good instructor who truly makes a student understand the concept of algebra.

Theme 2

⚠️ About Classroom Climate

  • he talks down to students and berates them.
  • Abrasive, condescending.
  • He talks down and makes you feel stupid.

Theme 3

📈 About Workload & Grades

  • and
  • Just have to make sure you do all the work.

Data context

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Analysis sample

27

Recent reviews read by the AI

27

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 27 in-person reviews over several years repeatedly describe the same issues with tone, clarity, and organization.

Inside 27 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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