AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Richard Kick

ABCABC · STAT15 · MATHM04A · MATHM03 · MATH03 · STATS1 · MATHMO5 · MATH15STATS · MATH15 · STATSM15 · STATS101 · MATHM15 · MATHM05 · ALGM05 · MATHMO3 · 23 lifetime ratings

AI rating
74/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
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Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if , and ask questions; avoid if you need a hands-off easy online math class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardWilling to helpSample tests similarFunny and quirkyParticipation heavyLots of homework
  • , and fair support if you show up and ask questions
  • A visible minority call him rambling, condescending, or test-on-uncovered-material
  • Homework and ;

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is realistic if , and , but math still takes real work.

In-person reviews stress effort-for-reward; online hybrid also notes challenge with .

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Math remains hard; he makes it clearer but not trivial.

Both formats call the material challenging; in-person comments are more detailed on difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

Missing class makes the course hard; participation and showing up are heavily pushed.

; online hybrid also stresses participation.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and their favorite math teacher, but a .

In-person majority is positive; one older pure-online review is strongly negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Benefit of the doubt and end curves help active students, but .

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

42/100

Average-to-heavy homework is a recurring theme across many reviews.

Format shift

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Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Strong helper and funny explainer for many; some find him rambling or condescending.

Format shift

In-person evidence dominates; online hybrid is positive while one pure-online review is harsh.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and exams all matter; .

Format shift

Both formats mention tests; and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In person he is widely seen as helpful, funny, and fair when you attend and and surprise test content.

Main concern

and occasional tests on uncovered material frustrate some students.

What students said

“He found a way to make earning an "A" easy for the students whilst still learning everything they are supposed to learn.”
MATHM03
“Math is hard, but do yourself a favor and it even harder.”
MATH15
“LOTS of homework. but at the end of the day, if you go to class, try your hardest, ask questions...you will get the benifit of the doubt.”
STATS1

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Hybrid or campus-online students often love his help and note-page tests, but pure online has a harsh older complaint about absence and disorganization.

Main concern

One older pure-online review says he , and does not teach.

What students said

“lets you use a page of . Definitely challenging, but very rewarding. ”
MATHM15
“He is HUGE on participation and asking lots of questions and he never makes you feel dumb! !!!”
MATH15STATS

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Often student-friendly with notes or calculators and similar sample tests, but some report surprise content.

Page of notes allowedGraphing calculatorsSample tests similarOccasional uncovered material

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Sample tests often match exams and calculators are a plus, though .

Sample tests similarCalculators allowedPossible uncovered material
“He posts sample tests which are actually really similar to the exams and will even post solutions to em.”
MATHMO3
“the if you go to every class and do all the homework. He allows calculators which is a MAJOR plus.”
MATHM03
“ class or the homework.”
STATS1

Online

Hybrid reviews mention a page of notes on tests and calculator use; .

Page of notesGraphing calculatorsChallenging but fair
“Conducts the class with graphing calculators, and lets you use a page of .”
MATHM15

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Math is hard, but do yourself a favor and it even harder. Kick is someone who makes it easier, with the added bonus of being funny.”

Voice snapshots generated from 23 reviews (2 online, 21 in person), balancing majority praise with consistent minority criticism. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Help

74/100

“He is willing moreso than almost every other math prof to help students. Teaches things multiple times to help you understand.”

👍 Recommendation Split

72/100

“They .”

📚 Workload Reality

42/100

“LOTS of homework. but at the end of the day, if you go to class, try your hardest, ask questions...you will get the benifit of the doubt.”

⚠️ Polarizing Style

35/100

“He loves listening to himself talk and he loves making the students feel like they don't know anything.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Down to earth lecture style, always willing to help, good explainer
  • encourages participation, especially asking questions
  • Great sense of humor

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • make earning an "A" easy for the students whilst still learning
  • the if you go to every class and do all the homework
  • LOTS of homework

Theme 3

⚠️ Critical Voices

  • Acts very condescending to the class
  • .

Theme 4

❤️ About Character

  • My hero. I love this guy so much.
  • this guys a genius
  • He is HUGE on participation and asking lots of questions and he never makes you feel dumb!

Data context

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Analysis sample

23

Recent reviews read by the AI

23

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

23 reviews spanning 2008-2014 with detailed mixed opinions give a reliable overall picture despite older dates.

Inside 23 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
4 out of 55
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 52

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Reported outcomes

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