AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Matt Davis

MATH43 · MTH1 · MATH101 · MTH43 · STATISTICS · CALCULAS · STAT43 · 181 lifetime ratings

AI rating
43/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
42.17%
Difficulty
4.2

The decision

if you want a demanding math class and can commit heavy weekly time for a possible payoff.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerOverwhelming HomeworkTough GraderRetakes AvailableLecture HeavyBest For Strong Math Students
  • and offers retakes, , and structured review materials for students who keep up.
  • The workload is repeatedly described as extreme, with , and study packets.
  • Many students warn that , and rude or dismissive interactions make the class stressful.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A is possible through retakes, , and persistence, but students repeatedly and studying.

Online reviews make the A because of pace and grading, while in-person reviews show more payoff for .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

30/100

Math and statistics concepts are demanding, fast-paced, and .

Online students struggle more with video-based learning, while and workload as highly demanding.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

Attendance and participation help because , and completion-based opportunities are tied to staying engaged.

and in-person exams, while in-person reviews stress attendance and timely completion for .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

42/100

Students recommend him only for highly committed math learners who can tolerate heavy workload and .

Online reviews are more negative overall, while challenge worthwhile.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

Students repeatedly say he deducts points for minor notation, formatting, or .

Format shift

especially frustrated by technical and submission penalties.

Workload

Overwhelming

8/100

Reviews repeatedly describe extreme weekly homework, , and study guides.

Format shift

Online summer and hybrid sections sound especially compressed, while .

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

He is knowledgeable and sometimes very clear, but many students say .

Format shift

and help, while online reviews more often describe poor support and self-teaching.

Assessment method

Balanced

66/100

Grades involve , and a final rather than exams alone.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize heavy assignments and exams, while , and exam review packets.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are split between students who value his structure and retakes and students who find the , and demeanor overwhelming.

Main concern

The workload is very heavy even when students acknowledge learning a lot.

What students said

“If you guys aren't prepared to do 30-40 hours of it.”
MATH43
“ , so use them.”
MTH1

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative, citing crushing workload, strict grading, video lectures, group work, and .

Main concern

Online students need major self-study time and and .

What students said

“Do not take this class no matter what, save yourself the headache, unless you're a .”
43
“online class but last 2 exams are in person which makes absolutely no sense.”
43

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are high-pressure and strict, though retakes, , and review packets can soften the damage for prepared students.

One-Hour ExamsIn-Person Exams For Online ClassNo Notes On TestsRetakes AvailableExam Review Packets

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and no-notes tests, but do not clearly prove broader closed-book or proctoring rules.

No Notes On TestsRetakesFinal ExamExam Review Packets
“He also .”
43
“ .”
MTH1

Online

Online reviews mention packet exams, one-hour timing, and , but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policies.

One-Hour ExamsExam PacketIn-Person Exams For Online ClassRetakes
“The and he gives you one hour to do it.”
43
“online class but last 2 exams are in person which makes absolutely no sense.”
43

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ if you're willing to put a lot of time and effort. Lots of , and exams.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

📚 Workload Pressure

8/100

“If you guys aren't prepared to do 30-40 hours of it.”

⚖️

24/100

“He takes points off for having the smallest and quiz content.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“His lectures are solid and .”

Theme 1

📚 About Workload

  • The homework and study guides are heavy.
  • There's an absurd amount of weekly work required, and weekly homework takes at least 4 hours.
  • I was probably doing at least 5-10 hours of studying/homework 5 days a week.

Theme 2

⚖️ About Grades

  • , so use them.
  • There are opportunities for and so take advantage of that to boost your grade.
  • He expects perfection.

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are well explained and easy to follow.
  • He doesn't teach you. His lectures are videos.
  • Mr. Davis is the .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

181

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty recent reviews across both formats give rich, , and mixed teaching quality.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 578
4 out of 518
3 out of 518
2 out of 525
1 out of 542

Course coverage

4318 reviews
MTH115 reviews
MATH436 reviews
CALCULAS4 reviews
MATH1012 reviews
Show 3 more courses
MTH432 reviews
STATISTICS2 reviews
STAT431 review

Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

50 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 4 · A 10

B range

6

B+ 1 · B 4 · B- 1

C range

9

C+ 1 · C 4 · C- 4

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

17

Drop/Withdrawal 7 · Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 7 · Rather not say 1