AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Thomas Tostenson

Courses not reported · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
5.0/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you want a a realistic path to an A.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear explanationsPlenty of extra creditCaring and flexibleOpen-note examsParticipation matters
  • Students consistently describe him as , and helpful.
  • and open-note exams make strong grades realistic for students who do the work.
  • Most reviews mention required participation or attendance, but the tone is positive.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

An A is very realistic because of and open-note exams, but students still need to participate and complete the work.

Online evidence points to required homework, while and open-note exams.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

The math content still takes effort, but students say and help make it much easier to understand.

Both formats describe improved understanding, with .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

, though one in-person review says he was flexible about life conflicts.

The , and most in-person reviews also mark it mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Students unanimously recommend him because , and makes passing realistic.

Both formats are positive, with .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

and , but one student says he still grades honestly.

Format shift

; the online review does not describe grading leniency clearly.

Workload

Moderate

62/100

The course requires homework, videos, reading, and participation, but students do not describe it as overwhelming.

Format shift

Online evidence emphasizes homework and videos, while and support.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Every review gives a perfect quality rating and , and availability.

Format shift

Both formats are positive, with .

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Reviews mention , and a final.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions homework and videos, while , and a final.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, help, and open-note exams.

Main concern

Participation and .

What students said

“I am not that good at math and got a high A in the class.”
72060
“all exams and .”
72060
“He grades true so he doesn't just throw you an A but he's always willing to help.”
72060

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The online review says learning improved, but homework and videos are required.

Main concern

Homework and video watching are a must.

What students said

“Homework and watching videos is a must.”
73667

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and an , while the online review does not clearly prove exam policy.

Open-Note ExamsOpen-Note FinalWritten ExamsNo Clear Online Exam Policy

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

90/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and the final are open note, but and exams are written rather than multiple choice.

Open-Note ExamsOpen-Note FinalWritten Quizzes And Exams
“ ”
72060
“all exams and .”
72060
“ and and never multiple choice.”
72060

Online

The online review does not clearly prove the final format.

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I am not that good at math and got a high A in the class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 7 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“with Professor Tostenson, I was able to understand it better since he actually wants you to learn.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“ if you need to take MATHB3.”

⚖️

82/100

“He grades true so he doesn't just throw you an A but he's always willing to help.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Very good professor.
  • and gives lots of .
  • He's a great professor and makes the lectures fun

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • I am not that good at math and got a high A in the class.
  • You will definitely pass.
  • He offered hours before class to help all his students on any questions or concerns on the homework

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • He is willing to help if you are putting the work in and participating in his lectures.
  • He is understand of outside life.
  • he didn't punish me

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Seven recent and consistent reviews support high credibility, though online evidence is limited to one review.

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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

Course coverage

720605 reviews
736672 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 2 · A 4

B range

1

B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

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