Shawn Taylor

MATHG120 · MAT040 · G010 · MATH030 · MATHG010 · A115 · MATH010 · MATH115 · MATHG040 · G030 · MATHG115 · G115 · MATH180 · MATH10 · 48 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 79/100
RMP rating: 4.0/5
Take again: 77.55%
Difficulty: 3.1

The decision

if you want a supportive math teacher and will do the homework, but if you cannot handle heavy weekly work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear Math TeachingExtra CreditHeavy HomeworkCaring SupportTest Retakes

Most students praise him as , and strong at making math understandable.
Grades can be very achievable because of , and .
Recent MATH115 and online and time pressure.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

An A is very reachable with , and retakes, but it is not effortless in workload-heavy sections.

, while online reviews show stronger time-management pressure.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The math content can be challenging, but , and support make it more manageable for many students.

Online classes may feel harder because of self-study and workload, while .

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

78/100

and generous support, but heavy workload complaints prevent a universal must-take rating.

In-person recommendations are stronger, while online recommendations depend heavily on course and workload tolerance.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

, and second chances make grading very forgiving for students who complete the work.

Format shift

Both formats mention and retakes, but .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Workload varies by course, but many MATH115 and online and weekly time demands.

Format shift

Online workload complaints are more severe, while .

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

, and engaging, though some recent students criticize workload, tangents, and pacing.

Format shift

, while online reviews are more mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades include homework, quizzes, knowledge checks, exams, finals, study guides, discussions, and .

Format shift

Online reviews list structured modules and assignments, while , and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly very positive, emphasizing clear lectures, , second chances, and strong support.

Main concern

The sections and exam-heavy grading.

What students said

“Very thorough professor with lots of .”
MATH180

“154 assignments in 8 weeks.”
MATH115

“ if you redo the answers you got wrong.”
MATH115

Remote format

Online

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are split between strong support and severe workload complaints, especially for MATH115 or G115.

Main concern

Online students and needing strong time management.

What students said

“Online is awful. No Joke, 20 hours of work a week.”
G115

“if you don't mind self-studying your way through trig its really not that difficult.”
MATHG120

“ if you have a bad score and .”
MATH115

Exam style

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Exams can be important, but , and make the assessment style relatively student-friendly.

Exam Study GuidesTest RetakesTest CorrectionsExtra CreditFinal Worth 30 Percent

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention exams, a , and retakes, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or proctoring rules.

Two Or Three ExamsFinal Worth 30 PercentStudy GuidesTest CorrectionsExtra Credit

“There are two or three exams, then a final worth 30% of your grade.”
MATH180

“On exams, there are only 5-6 questions and 1 EC question.”
MATHG115

“ if you redo the answers you got wrong.”
MATH115

Online

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

ExamsQuizzesStudy GuidesTest RetakesFinal

“ if you have a bad score and .”
MATH115

“Tests, quizzes, and the final are worth around 65% of your grade which gives you quite a bit of breathing room.”
MATH180

“Study the study guides that he provides will prepare you for the exams.”
MATHG115

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Do the , and when an do well.”
Voice snapshots generated from 49 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“Professor Taylor was legitimately the .”

🎁 Grade Support

88/100

“He gives you so many opportunities to learn from your mistakes and rewards you for doing the extra work.”

📚 Workload Warning

32/100

“Online is awful. No Joke, 20 hours of work a week.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He excels at explaining concepts from various perspectives, catering to both advanced students and those needing a recap.
He makes the material simple and uses class participation to help.
Very thorough professor with lots of .

Theme 2

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Many opportunities throughout the semester.
if you redo the answers you got wrong.
Study the study guides that he provides will prepare you for the exams.

Theme 3

📚 About Workload

154 assignments in 8 weeks.
A lot of work, I agree.
and is similar to the quizzes & tests.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

89/100

Evidence confidence

The 49 reviews span many years, include both formats, and show consistent themes of , and workload risk.

Inside 49 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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1 out of 58

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 10 · A 10 · A- 5

B range

B+ 3 · B 9 · B- 1

C range

C+ 1 · C 4

D range

D+ 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2

Shawn Taylor

x x if you want a supportive math teacher and will do the homework, but x x x x if you cannot handle heavy weekly work.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Standard

Recommended

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

🎁 Grade Support

📚 Workload Warning

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 x x x x

📚 About Workload

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a supportive math teacher and will do the homework, but if you cannot handle heavy weekly work.

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