AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Paul Curtis

MATHM25A · MATH25B · MATH05 · MATH07 · M31 · MATHM35 · M15 · MATHM07 · 14 lifetime ratings

AI rating
29/100
RMP rating
2.4/5
Take again
44.44%
Difficulty
4.0

The decision

Avoid if you need a GPA-safe math class; only take him if and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough GraderTest HeavyLots of HomeworkGraded by Few ThingsLecture Heavy
  • Many students report brutal exams with class averages near 30-45% and .
  • Grade often ; .
  • Some students like him in lighter courses, but calc and M25A reviews are strongly negative.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

HardWork

24/100

Getting an A usually means surviving hard tests that many students fail, with and .

Most ; the single online review is more neutral and exam-based.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Content is , and students say you must teach yourself or get tutored.

; the one online review was moderate.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

42/100

while others say it is not required, so policy is inconsistent across courses.

Mixed mandatory and non-mandatory reports in person; online reviewer said class could be skipped.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

36/100

Take-again rate is low and many students say safety.

; the one online review would take him again.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

22/100

, but low test averages and no curve are common.

Format shift

; online evidence is limited.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Lots of , and test prep are repeatedly flagged as stressful and time-consuming.

Format shift

Heavy homework appears in both formats, especially in-person sections.

Teaching experience

Poor

34/100

A minority find him helpful and real-world, but and leave students unprepared.

Format shift

In-person calc critiques are harshest; lighter M15 and one online review are milder.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Multiple reviews say only tests count or that exams and a .

Format shift

and in the online MATHM35 comment.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person calculus and similar courses draw heavy criticism for , and high drop rates, with a few warmer takes in lighter M15 sections.

Main concern

, and .

What students said

“The avg for the tests was around 30-45%, with a high of ~70% from one student. .”
MATHM25A
“ and nothing else. nothing else counts toward your grade”
MATHM25A
“the and was too stressful.”
M15

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

One online MATHM35 review calls him solid with if you read and .

Main concern

; .

What students said

“3 straightforward exams and 1 final make up your grade. Ur able to skip class but class and doing all the RELEVANT hw problems.”
MATHM35

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

reports of low class averages and little prep guidance.

Test HeavyNo CurvePartial CreditGraded by Few ThingsUnclear Exam Scope

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

only grade component, with and high fail or drop rates.

Test HeavyNo CurvePartial CreditUnclear Exam Material
“The avg for the tests was around 30-45%, with a high of ~70% from one student. .”
MATHM25A
“ and nothing else. nothing else counts toward your grade”
MATHM25A

Online

Online grade ; study old exams and relevant homework.

Multiple ExamsFinal ExamHomework as Study Tool
“3 straightforward exams and 1 final make up your grade.”
MATHM35

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Shouldn't be a teacher. Knows this stuff but does nothing to prep you for test. . 60%-70% will fail. .”

Voice snapshots generated from 14 reviews, highlighting test severity, workload, and polarized teaching views. Credibility rating: Medium.

📉

22/100

“The avg for the tests was around 30-45%, with a high of ~70% from one student. .”

📝 Test-Only Assessment

82/100

“ and nothing else. nothing else counts toward your grade”

⚠️ Low Recommendation

36/100

“ .”

📚 Heavy Outside Work

28/100

“the and was too stressful.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Doesn't teach well, rarely shows kindness
  • during lectures you are expected to understand the smaller details without him ever going over them
  • Only goes over the examples from the textbook.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The avg for the tests was around 30-45%
  • 60%-70% will fail
  • after the

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • laid-back and understand the math
  • Doesn't want you to fail he is preparing you for the real world
  • He's awesome if you actually participate and ask questions

Data context

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Analysis sample

14

Recent reviews read by the AI

14

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

Fourteen reviews span many years with rich detail and consistent hardness themes, though course difficulty and tone differ by class level.

Inside 14 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
4 out of 50
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 56

Course coverage

MATHM25A4 reviews
M153 reviews
MATH052 reviews
M311 review
MATH071 review
Show 3 more courses
MATH25B1 review
MATHM071 review
MATHM351 review

Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

2

A+ 1 · A 1

B range

1

B- 1

C range

3

C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 1