AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Peter Cai

MATHM15 · MATH5 · M12 · M015 · CRN57495 · MO3 · M03 · MATHMO7 · MO5 · M15 · M06 · MATHM05 · MATHM07 · M05 · MATHM11 · M16A · 55 lifetime ratings

AI rating
79/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
74%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you will attend and ; think twice for stats if you need strong lectures.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAccent Learning CurveCaring HelperHomework Equals ExamExtra Credit FriendlyClear Study Guides
  • Most students who stick with , and easy if you do the homework
  • Accent is the top complaint but many say you adapt within a week
  • Stats sections draw the and MyMathLab critiques

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

79/100

Homework mirrors tests, study guides match exams, , and plus group work pad the grade.

Algebra courses feel Easy A in both formats; stats courses require more self-teaching for the same grade.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Material is standard but he slows down, uses handouts, and repeats examples so content feels approachable.

In-person algebra is beginner-friendly; online and stats .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

50/100

and many tags say skip class and you will not pass, yet some sections are optional.

Varies by section; as grade-critical.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

About three-quarters would take again; praise for care and .

Stronger recommendation for algebra in person; weaker for stats and some online.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

76/100

, and tests that track homework closely.

Format shift

Consistent across formats except a .

Workload

Moderate

55/100

and participation work, usually not overwhelming if done weekly.

Format shift

Stats and accelerated terms feel heavier.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

and organized handouts help many students, but accent and some no-lecture stats terms hurt others.

Format shift

supported online.

Assessment method

Balanced

50/100

, and a final; participation often weighted.

Format shift

Some and .

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Majority praise his , and easy A with attendance and homework; minority cannot get past the accent.

Main concern

Accent and occasional disorganization frustrate students who struggle with math.

What students said

“Professor Cai is personable and one of the ”
M05
“On the page of notes !”
M05
“This was the . He did not lecture a single time all year”
M15

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

several love clear summer algebra support, while and weak contact.

Main concern

.

What students said

“Professor Cai made the class as smooth as can be. and lectures.”
MATHM05
“Doesn't know English well and . Doesn't answer emails”
M15
“ if you already know Stats. Most of the class is off a .”
MATHM15

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and study guides, making them predictable if you prepare.

Study guides match testsNotes allowed on some finalsHomework-aligned examsGroup quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and homework; some finals allow a full page of notes.

Study guides match testsFull page of notes on finalRedo questions for credit
“On the page of notes !”
M05
“ as the study guides which is great.”
M05

Online

Online ; students focus on third-party homework and standard timed tests.

Third-party homework systemStandard exams
“Most of the class is off a .”
MATHM15
“he provides notes and offer a ”
MATH5

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Cai is personable and one of the : he knows the material and how to communicate the material, excels at clarifying dense or difficult concepts”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews balancing algebra praise with accent and stats critiques. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“Prof Cai is one of the .”

🗣️ Accent Factor

55/100

“Despite the language barrier, he was great! I and and help.”

📈 Easy A Potential

79/100

“Easy A if you try! All of the quizzes and ”

⚠️ Stats Caution

40/100

“AVOID. He did not lecture a single time all year, he forced students to learn on mymathlab and from watching youtube videos.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he knows the material and how to communicate the material
  • His teaching style is perfect
  • he gives better and easier options to solve a math problem

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • as long as you pay attention in lecture and
  • as the study guides
  • Easy A if you try

Theme 3

🗣️ About Communication

  • Despite the language barrier, he was great
  • Accent is impossible
  • you can understand him if you listen attentively

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

55

Lifetime ratings

87/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews with recurring accent, care, and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 535
4 out of 56
3 out of 55
2 out of 53
1 out of 56

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

40 reported outcomes

A range

27

A+ 11 · A 16

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 1