AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Donna Starr

MATH5060 · MATHB27 · CALC1 · B70 · MATHB60B70 · MATHB75 · LRNCB530 · MATHB6A · B60 · B60B70 · CALCB6A · 103 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
85.42%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you want strong math support and are willing to keep up with steady work.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring math teacherClear explanationsAccessible outside classExtra creditWork for the grade
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Starr as , and .
  • The class is not effortless because , and .
  • Grading is student-friendly through , dropped scores, retakes, note sheets, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Getting an A is realistic with steady work because she offers , and clear grading.

support, while online evidence still requires engagement.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Math content can be challenging, but .

Both formats praise clarity, with in-person reviews giving much more evidence across course levels.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

when some reviews say it is not officially required.

Online reviews include live Zoom requirements, while mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend her because , and helps struggling math students succeed.

Both formats are positive, with in-person reviews much stronger and more numerous.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

88/100

, dropped scores, retakes, note sheets, and .

Format shift

In-person reviews provide most examples, while and support.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

The workload is steady and sometimes heavy, but students usually see it as useful rather than busywork.

Format shift

Online and some in-person reviews calling it heavy.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students repeatedly , and supports students who struggle.

Format shift

Both formats praise teaching quality, with in-person evidence much broader.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and practice work rather than relying only on exams.

Format shift

, and homework; online reviews mention labs, quizzes, and exams.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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

45 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

help, and grade support while noting steady workload.

Main concern

The workload can be heavy if you fall behind.

What students said

“IF YOU HAVE A HARD TIME WITH MATH, THIS IS THE PROFESSOR FOR YOU!!!!”
B60
“The course material was not conceptually difficult, but the hw workload was heavy.”
MATHB6A

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews and organization, but attendance and engagement can still be required.

Main concern

You may need to attend live sessions and keep up with labs, quizzes, and homework.

What students said

“ .”
MATHB75
“you have to join zoom class even tho you're just working by yourself”
CALC1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is student-friendly overall, with , and exams based on class material.

Take-Home QuizzesNote Sheet AllowedExam Retake OptionExtra Credit On TestsNo Surprises

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews support , and exams matching class material.

Take-Home QuizzesNote Sheet AllowedExam Retake OptionExtra Credit On TestsNo Surprises
“Plus, we can use a note sheet for exams.”
MathB27
“ and drops 6 hws so it balances it out.”
MATHB6A
“ and a .”
CALC1

Online

Online reviews mention exams and quizzes but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or .

Exams MentionedQuizzes Mentioned
“Use unstuck study and other study resources to ace the exams.”
MathB27

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“IF YOU HAVE A HARD TIME WITH MATH, THIS IS THE PROFESSOR FOR YOU!!!!”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“She demonstrates concepts in a very detailed manner and is happy to answer any question.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

91/100

“ if you're looking for a Calc 1 prof. 10/10”

⚖️

88/100

“Gives plenty of , and her lectures make math much easier to understand.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She explains the time with math and she explains different strategies to use to solve one problem.
  • Donna made Calc 1 so enjoyable and easy to understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The course material was not conceptually difficult, but the hw workload was heavy.
  • The class is an easy 'A' if you put in the work!
  • Be prepared to work for grade.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • She is an absolute saint.
  • She's an absolute sweetheart and I will never forget her!
  • She really cares about her students and will do anything to help you understand the material.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

103

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years and courses show a strong, consistent positive pattern with a few workload and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 584
4 out of 59
3 out of 53
2 out of 54
1 out of 54

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

43 reported outcomes

A range

22

A+ 8 · A 14

B range

13

B+ 6 · B 7

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 1 · C- 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 2