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Mathematics

Paul Farnham

G185 · STATS100 · MATH030 · MATH185 · MATH170 · G160STATS · MATH160 · G160 · G170 · G115 · MATH180 · MATH303B · CALC185 · 23 lifetime ratings

AI rating
74/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
75%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you can keep up with homework and quizzes and want a math professor who reviews problems directly.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHelpful Math ExplanationsHomework HeavyExam and Quiz FocusedMixed Lecture PaceFair Practice-Based Grading
  • Many students say , and wants students to pass.
  • Workload can be heavy, especially with , and exams.
  • Some students dislike his fast or aggressive lecture style, so fit depends on learning preference.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

61/100

A grades , and exam preparation, but several calculus reviews say it takes real work.

In person reviews show more grade support like dropped scores and notes, while the single online review reports no and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

46/100

The math content ranges from manageable to difficult, and students often say the pace, quizzes, and .

Online evidence sounds workload-heavy, while in person evidence varies by course from easy stats to hard calculus.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

One review says attendance was not mandatory, but many comments imply class helps because and .

In person evidence includes optional attendance in one course, while .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

and fair preparation, though some warn about fast lectures and heavy homework.

In person recommendations are mostly positive but mixed, while the single online review is neutral-positive despite heavy work.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

63/100

Grading seems fair and practice-based, with , and homework that can support grades.

Format shift

In , and exam reviews, while the online review says no .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Students frequently , and regular study demands.

Format shift

The online review is especially workload-heavy, and several in person reviews also describe lots of homework and frequent quizzes.

Teaching experience

Good

77/100

, and engaging, but a minority describe him as too fast, confusing, or aggressive.

Format shift

In person teaching evidence is broad and mixed-positive, while online teaching evidence is too limited to judge deeply.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

, and homework-based quiz preparation.

Format shift

Both formats show exam and and final.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In person reviews and homework review, but some students complain about fast lectures and .

Main concern

Students .

What students said

“he teaches us in a way that is understandable and step by step.”
MATH303B
“He's lectures fast, but and will stop to answer your questions if you ask.”
MATH185

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The only online review describes heavy , and on-campus midterm and final exams.

Main concern

The online format appears workload-heavy with little flexibility in assessment requirements.

What students said

“I spent at least 3-4 hours doing homework”
MATH030
“2 on campus tests: the midterm and the final.”
MATH030

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes are frequent but often aligned with scores.

MidtermFinal ExamFrequent QuizzesHomework-Based TestsNotes Allowed in Some Courses

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person reviews mention quizzes, exams, cumulative finals, dropped scores, and notes allowed in some courses, but .

Frequent QuizzesMidtermsFinal ExamNotes Allowed in Some Courses
“3 exams, 1 dropped. 1 final.”
G160STATS
“Tests are in class but you get to use a full page of notes!”
MATH160

Online

The single online review mentions weekly quizzes, a homework threshold to take quizzes, and and final, but .

Weekly QuizzesOn-Campus MidtermOn-Campus Final
“You must get at leas 75% on the .”
MATH030
“2 on campus tests: the midterm and the final.”
MATH030

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Study and do the hw and you'll be fine”

Voice snapshots generated from 23 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

77/100

“he teaches us in a way that is understandable and step by step.”

📚 Workload

32/100

“There is an absurd amount of homework every week, 40-50 or more questions”

🧪 Assessment Style

82/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Reviewed over the .
  • He makes sure everyone understands the material and goes at a steady pace.
  • Extremely fast and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Not to hard to get A.
  • its pretty hard to get an A.
  • Just and quizzes and you'll still pass

Theme 3

🧮

  • There is an absurd amount of homework every week, 40-50 or more questions
  • on tests and quizzes which suck.
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

23

Recent reviews read by the AI

23

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 23 reviews span many years and contain detailed, , and grading.

Inside 23 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
4 out of 57
3 out of 54
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 2 · A 2

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1