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Mathematics

Michael Crosswhite

MATHM05 · 2 lifetime ratings

AI rating
28/100
RMP rating
2.5/5
Take again
0%
Difficulty
4.0

The decision

if you are strong in math, self-motivated, and ready for ; otherwise look for another option.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHard to communicate withTest heavyLecture heavyPop quizzesChallenging math
  • One recent online review describes dismissive communication and ineffective teaching leading to a drop.
  • An and mostly clear but and the class challenging.
  • , and effort required for a strong grade looks high.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

30/100

Even the friendlier review says you must study a lot and .

Online student withdrew; advice.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

25/100

Both reviews frame MATHM05 as difficult, lecture- and strong support.

Online difficulty is extreme; in-person still calls the class challenging.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

; in-person does not clearly soften that picture.

Only the .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

22/100

and unprofessional-communication complaints outweigh the older mild praise.

; in-person review is cautiously positive but not enthusiastic.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

38/100

Test-heavy tags and hard exams suggest .

Format shift

; and B.

Workload

Heavy

32/100

and test prep define the load.

Format shift

; online adds pop quizzes and test-heavy design.

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

One student finds lectures clear and helpful; the recent online student finds him dismissive and among the least effective teachers.

Format shift

; online teaching feedback is strongly negative.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Tags and comments center on tests, pop quizzes, and .

Format shift

Both formats .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and lectures are mostly clear, but homework and tests demand heavy practice.

Main concern

and an A needs .

What students said

“The class is challenging and the tests are not easy. If you want an A, to doing the h.w.”
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Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The sole online review is strongly negative on communication, professionalism, and teaching effectiveness.

Main concern

Students report dismissive answers when they ask for help, making the hard material harder.

What students said

“Difficult to communicate with, he is often dismissive & unprofessional when students ask questions or seek clarification.”
MATHM05

Exam style

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and exams described as not easy.

Test heavyPop quizzesLecture heavyHard exams

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as hard and not easy, with homework plus book practice required.

Hard testsHomework plus book practice
“The class is challenging and the .”
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Online

Online tags highlight pop quizzes and test-heavy design; .

Pop quizzesTest heavyLecture heavy
“His teaching approach is one of the least effective I have encountered.”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“His teaching approach is one of the least effective I have encountered.”

Voice snapshots generated from 2 reviews (1 online, 1 in person) with low sample size and split eras. Credibility rating: Low.

🎯 Teaching Quality

38/100

“he is often dismissive & unprofessional when students ask questions or seek clarification.”

📉 Recommendation

22/100

“His teaching approach is one of the least effective I have encountered.”

📝

32/100

“The class is challenging and the .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he is often dismissive & unprofessional when students ask questions
  • he always asks if we have questions

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The class is challenging and the
  • If you want an A,
  • Do the homework and study a lot

Data context

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Analysis sample

2

Recent reviews read by the AI

2

Lifetime ratings

35/100

Evidence confidence

Only two reviews years apart (2014 and 2025) with conflicting tones limit confidence.

Inside 2 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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

Course coverage

MATHM052 reviews

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

2 reported outcomes

A range

0

No reported values

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1