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Mathematics

Luc Desmedt

MATH3 · MATH54 · MATH37 · MATH105 · MATH4 · MATH1 · MATH2 · MTH105L · MATH55 · MTH3 · MATH31 · MTH54 · MTH4 · MTH6 · 70 lifetime ratings

AI rating
24/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
38.89%
Difficulty
4.1

The decision

if you have a strong math base and want proof-heavy rigor; most grade-focused or .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerExtremely test-heavyProof-driven lecturesBrutal difficultyPolarizing teacherHigh anxiety risk
  • Students agree the courses are very difficult, especially because exams are hard and proof-heavy.
  • Some strong math students praise his depth and passion, but many others describe confusion, anxiety, and withdrawals.
  • He is a poor fit for .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

MissionImpossible

15/100

An A is very hard because students report , and high test weight even when homework is manageable.

The , while the single online review also describes heavy confusion.

Is the course easy?

BrainBurner

12/100

Courses are intellectually difficult because he emphasizes proofs, derivations, fast board work, and .

Both formats describe confusing and demanding content, but almost .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

35/100

as formally mandatory, but students repeatedly say lectures, notes, and .

In-person reviews strongly suggest attendance matters, while the single online review .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

32/100

, while many others explicitly warn students away because of exams and teaching style.

In-person reviews are polarized but mostly high-risk, and the only online review is negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

14/100

Students describe no curves in , and limited recovery from failed exams.

Format shift

Harsh grading evidence is almost entirely in person, with .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

, but the proof-heavy study load and .

Format shift

and difficult preparation, while the lone online review also tags lots of homework.

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

He is knowledgeable and sometimes inspiring, but many , and poorly matched to exams.

Format shift

The single online review is negative, while and terrible.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

94/100

Grades are repeatedly described as dominated by tests, midterms, finals, and .

Format shift

, while the online review does not provide a detailed assessment breakdown.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

proof-heavy lectures, brutal exams, and polarized views of his rigor.

Main concern

The main concern is very hard exams that .

What students said

“Your whole grade is the exams. . No quizzes.”
MTH3
“Overall, would not recommend to those not willing to put in the work.”
MTH6

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The only online review is strongly negative and describes confusing long-way teaching with tangents and .

Main concern

There is too little online evidence, but the single review reports major confusion.

What students said

“This was the my life.”
MATH31

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The overall exam risk is severe because reviews and often differ from homework.

Test HeavyProof-Based ExamsNo Curve ReportedExam-Dominated GradeHarder Than Homework

Assessment risk

Strict

10/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews strongly support strict, proof-heavy, exam-dominated grading with and limited grade cushions.

Proof-Based ExamsExam-Dominated GradeNo Curve ReportedHarder Than Homework
“Highest grade for midterm 2 was 50%. And .”
MTH3
“Your whole grade is the exams. . No quizzes.”
MTH3

Online

The online review does not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, webcam rules, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Overall, would not recommend to those not willing to put in the work.”

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

🔥 Difficulty Level

12/100

“Genuinely impossible class.”

🧪

10/100

“Your whole grade is the exams. . No quizzes.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

38/100

“He pushes proofs to build a .”

Theme 1

🧠 About Teaching Style

  • Pushes derivations and proofs to understand concepts.
  • This was the my life.
  • He writes so fast. you will never understand the material.

Theme 2

🧪 About Exams And Grades

  • Highest grade for midterm 2 was 50%. And .
  • Tests are legit 18% of your grade, EACH!!
  • !!!!!

Theme 3

⚠️ About Student Fit

  • Those unwilling to put in the work or who .
  • If you have no Calculus background or math is not a strong subject, .
  • If you are a student who really cares about learning the

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

70

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

The 50 reviews span many years and courses, with and proof-heavy teaching despite polarized opinions.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 511
3 out of 57
2 out of 510
1 out of 521

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Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

33 reported outcomes

A range

10

A 8 · A- 2

B range

4

B 4

C range

1

C 1

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

16

Drop/Withdrawal 7 · Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 6 · Rather not say 1