AI Rate Professor

Communication

Mathew Maddex

B15 · B4 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
52/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
61.54%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want an intense discussion-based class and and a polarizing teaching style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPolarizingTough GraderMandatory AttendanceEngaging LecturesUnclear Expectations
  • Students are sharply split between inspiring, funny lectures and uncomfortable classroom behavior.
  • presence matters.
  • Grades are possible, but and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is possible, but , and attendance rules, so it is not low-effort.

The online evidence is too thin to judge grades, while but achievable grades.

Is the course easy?

Standard

53/100

The content is usually manageable, but discussion intensity, group work, and .

The online review complains about the professor rather than the material, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

as mandatory, with one review saying too many absences can lead to being dropped.

, while the single online review does not clearly state a policy.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

Students who like his style strongly recommend him, but several , and personal comments.

The online review is negative, while and serious concerns.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

35/100

Students frequently tag him as a , though and chances to recover grades.

Format shift

The grading evidence mainly comes from in-person reviews; the online .

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Work is described as manageable by supporters, but , and lectures still require steady effort.

Format shift

, while the online review only comments on class experience.

Teaching experience

Average

57/100

The teaching experience is polarizing, with strong praise for passion and activities balanced by complaints about disrespect and .

Format shift

The online review is negative, while and serious criticism.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

32/100

Reviews emphasize participation, group projects, lectures, and .

Format shift

Assessment evidence comes almost entirely from in-person comments.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are highly divided, with many students praising his passion while , and .

Main concern

and a polarizing classroom tone.

What students said

“ .”
B15
“He is a , but gives you opportunities to make up grades.”
B4
“ yet places expectations onto you”
B15

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The only online review is negative and says attending felt like a chore because of the professor.

Main concern

Low teaching engagement in the online format.

What students said

“it was a chore to go to class everyday.”
B4

Exam style

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Reviews do not clearly prove the style.

Exam policy not clearly proven

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

policy.

Online

The online review does .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He is consistant and tough on all his students, he is extremley transparent and blunt, but in a supportive and conducive way.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

57/100

“Hes different.He really is one of those ppl that impact yoou.”

⚖️

35/100

“He is a , but gives you opportunities to make up grades.”

🚪

12/100

“Didn't like his attendance rules at all and wasn't the only one from the fact you only have 5 times unless you provide a sufficient proof.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He really is one of those ppl that impact yoou.
  • Professor Maddex is a fun yet challenging professor.
  • Great professor, knows how to teach and has good activities.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • He is a , but gives you opportunities to make up grades.
  • Overall, the work was manageable.
  • Work is easy> just do it.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Fit

  • This made student's visibly uncomfortable.
  • he belittles students for asking questions
  • it was a chore to go to class everyday.

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Thirteen recent reviews across 2023-2024 give detailed and consistent evidence of a polarizing but structured class experience.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 54

Course coverage

B47 reviews
B156 reviews

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 4

B range

5

B+ 3 · B 2

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Rather not say 2