AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Bernard Scanlon

MATHB7050 · MATHB60 · MATHB1A · ALGB1 · MATH70 · MATHBANDD · B22 · B60 · MATHB70 · MATHBA · MATHBD · 112 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.6

The decision

if you struggle with math and , and a realistic path to an A.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear step-by-step teachingBeginner-friendly mathGenerous gradingExtra creditCaring and funny
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Scanlon as a rare math professor who makes difficult material understandable.
  • Getting a strong grade is very realistic if , and use review sheets or .
  • The main condition for success is showing up and keeping pace, not raw math talent.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

95/100

An A is very attainable because students repeatedly mention easy tests, , and passing by attending and .

The Easy A evidence is overwhelmingly in person, while the single online review also reports an A and .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

The math itself can be intimidating, but students say he breaks problems down clearly and makes algebra much easier to understand.

In-person reviews strongly support easy course content, and the online .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as a formal penalty system, but many students say showing up is essential to pass easily.

In-person reviews repeatedly stress showing up, while the .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Students almost universally recommend him because , and unusually helpful for math-anxious students.

, and the single online review is also positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

96/100

sheets, notes on tests, dropped scores, and many reported A grades.

Format shift

The , while the online review only confirms one A and .

Workload

Light

78/100

and should be done, but several reviews say the workload is fair, light, or flexible compared with the grade payoff.

Format shift

, while the online review does not clearly describe workload.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently describe him as , and especially strong for people who struggle with math.

Format shift

In-person evidence is broad and very consistent, while the single online review supports the same teaching pattern with less detail.

Assessment method

Balanced

65/100

, and , with exams made easier through notes or review sheets.

Format shift

, and , while the online review only mentions not needing the final.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews consistently praise clear explanations, patience, humor, , and and work.

Main concern

Attendance and .

What students said

“He can simplify a topic so everyone can easily understand it.”
MATH70
“Its hard to fail it you show up and turn in homework.”
MATH70
“Very nice teacher. Let's you use notes on all the tests.”
MATHB70

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

The only online review is highly positive but and avoiding the final.

Main concern

Evidence is thin because there is only one online review.

What students said

“He was awesome and .”
MATHB60
“I got an A in his class and .”
MATHB60

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are highly student-friendly because , and sometimes skipping or avoiding the final.

Notes Allowed On TestsReview Sheets Before TestsExtra CreditDropped Lowest Test ScoreFinal Not Needed for Some Students

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

92/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews explicitly mention notes on , and a dropped lowest test score.

Notes Allowed On TestsReview Sheets Before TestsExtra CreditDropped Lowest Test Score
“Very nice teacher. Let's you use notes on all the tests.”
MATHB70
“can use notes and and the Final!!!”
MATHBD
“At the end he gives and .”
MATHBD

Online

The online review only says the student , and reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Final Not Needed for One Student
“I got an A in his class and .”
MATHB60

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Scanlon gives you ever opportunity there is to help you pass with an A.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“He can simplify a topic so everyone can easily understand it.”

👍 Recommendation Level

98/100

“ .”

📈 Easy A Path

95/100

“The . Easy A”

⚖️

96/100

“He grades mercifully & lots of .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Does math problems on the board step by step .
  • and concise with all of the formulas.
  • He truly takes time on a problem if a student does not understand and will break it down step by step.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Its hard to fail it you show up and turn in homework.
  • You will pass his class yes or yes. !
  • Attend class and you can not fail.
  • if you are looking for an easy A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Professor Scanlon is nice and cares about his students.
  • He cares for his students success and has a open door policy.
  • He is funny, respectable, and even though he doesn't consider himself as an awesome math teacher, he definitely is the .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

112

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews over many years show strong consistency, detailed examples, and only one major negative outlier.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 598
4 out of 511
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 52

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

20

A+ 10 · A 10

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1