AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Lichin Shao

MATH201 · 2 lifetime ratings

AI rating
58/100
RMP rating
2.5/5
Take again
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Difficulty
4.5

The decision

if you already feel solid in math and can keep up without hand-holding.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerCrystal-clear lecturesFast-pacedNot beginner-friendlyNo roll callExpensive book optional
  • and solid quiz prep.
  • Weaker math students report feeling rushed, shamed, and unsupported.
  • , but coming to class is needed for .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

An A is achievable with classwork and reviews, but weaker students face a steep climb.

All evidence is from in-person MATH201 reviews; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Content is paced for strong math students and feels rushed to others.

All evidence is from in-person MATH201 reviews; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

80/100

, though students still need class for .

All evidence is from in-person MATH201 reviews; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

Loved by strong math students, but strongly discouraged for those who struggle.

All evidence is from in-person MATH201 reviews; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

One A with quiz and if you can keep up.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

Workload

Moderate

50/100

Homework, classwork, quizzes, and a .

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

Teaching is praised as extremely clear by one student and cold or rushed by another.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and a .

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person MATH201 can feel excellent for prepared students and harsh for those who struggle.

Main concern

Rushed lectures and low patience for students who need extra help.

What students said

“ and classwork/reviews prepared me for quizzes and final.”
MATH201
“If you are not excellent in .”
MATH201

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Classwork and reviews prepare students for quizzes and a final; proctoring details are not stated.

QuizzesFinal examClasswork review prep

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person MATH201 uses quizzes and a and reviews.

QuizzesFinal examClasswork review prep
“classwork/reviews prepared me for quizzes and final”
MATH201

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you are not excellent in .”

Voice snapshots generated from 2 conflicting in-person MATH201 reviews, highlighting fit by prior math strength. Credibility rating: Low.

🎯 Teaching Clarity Split

55/100

“ and classwork/reviews prepared me for quizzes and final.”

⚡ Pace and Support

30/100

“She rushes through lectures and when you ask for help she almost makes you feel stupid for even asking”

📅

80/100

“It's essential to come to class to get the , but .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She rushes through lectures
  • she almost makes you feel stupid for even asking

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Fit

  • If you are not excellent in
  • I loved this class
  • Book isn't necessary -- it's very expensive.

Theme 3

📅 and Materials

  • essential to come to class to get the
  • You can use a copy of the book on site at the library or math lab.

Data context

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Analysis sample

2

Recent reviews read by the AI

2

Lifetime ratings

40/100

Evidence confidence

Only two conflicting in-person reviews from late 2015-early 2016 limit confidence.

Inside 2 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

MATH2012 reviews

Reported outcomes

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