AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Brett Skinner

CALCULUS1 · B1A · MATHB1A · MATHB1B · B6A · MATHB6A · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
73/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
69.23%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

Take Skinner if you actively ask questions and want support, but if .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHelpful with questionsMixed lecture clarityLots of homeworkCaringTest and quiz heavy
  • Students praise his help, care, humor, and willingness to answer questions.
  • Negative reviews focus on messy lectures, tangents, and .
  • Grades can be strong, but the , and math difficulty make it uneven.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Many students earned A-range grades, but , and uneven lectures mean the A usually takes steady effort.

Online reviews show easier A outcomes, while and workload-heavy.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The math itself is standard to challenging, and the course feels but harder when lectures drift off topic.

Online reviews describe clearer support, while lectures.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

as mandatory or say participation and showing up are important.

Both online and in-person reviews mostly show mandatory attendance or participation-heavy expectations.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

He is recommended for students who ask questions and use his help, but not for .

Online reviews are more strongly positive, while .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

64/100

Grades look attainable and appears in one review, but , and workload still require real effort.

Format shift

Online grades are very strong, while but more work-dependent.

Workload

Heavy

38/100

Multiple reviews mention lots of , and test preparation work.

Format shift

Both formats mention homework, with in-person reviews sounding heavier and more stressful.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

He is caring and helpful, but recurring complaints about tangents and prevent a higher score.

Format shift

Online teaching reviews are stronger, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and feedback, so assessment is mixed rather than purely exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention WebAssign homework and quizzes, while , 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

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are split between strong support and serious complaints about tangents, , and .

Main concern

Lecture organization and workload are the biggest in-person risks.

What students said

“He gets off topic and confuses himself during lessons making the overall lectures messy and .”
CALCULUS1
“Now there is a good amount of homework but it really helps for the quizzes and .”
MATHB1A

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online students are mostly , and uses online lectures and WebAssign work.

Main concern

Online students still need participation and .

What students said

“Professor Skinner really seems to care about making sure you understand the math.”
MATHB1B
“The .”
B1A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The exam structure appears standard, with quizzes and tests mentioned but policies.

QuizzesChapter testsHomework-connected quizzesNo clear proctoring evidence

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and feedback, but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring policies.

Weekly quizzesChapter testsExam feedback
“Now there is a good amount of homework but it really helps for the quizzes and .”
MATHB1A
“ .”
MATHB6A

Online

and quizzes but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policies.

WebAssign quizzesLive lecturesPre-recorded lectures
“The .”
B1A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Skinner really seems to care about making sure you understand the math.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, and assessment. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“Professor Skinner goes above and beyond for his students and is one of the !”

📚 Workload Reality

38/100

“ . Dude sucks teaching. . Loooot of homework.”

⚖️ Recommendation Balance

70/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and assignments as well as great lectures.
  • He pre-records his lectures which are very easy to understand, he simplifies everything and doesn't over complicate math.
  • He gets off topic and confuses himself during lessons making the overall lectures messy and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • if you do it.
  • If he knows you work hard and are determined he will help you pass the class.
  • if you decent or good at math.

Theme 3

🧪

  • The .
  • .
  • Now there is a good amount of homework but it really helps for the quizzes and .

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

80/100

Evidence confidence

Thirteen reviews from 2019 to 2025 provide recent and detailed evidence, with .

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

Course coverage

MATHB1A3 reviews
MATHB1B3 reviews
MATHB6A3 reviews
B6A2 reviews
B1A1 review
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CALCULUS11 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 4 · A- 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1