AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

John P. Sepikas

MATH115 · MATH120 · MATH262 · MATH125 · ASTRON001 · MATHSECT · 37 lifetime ratings

AI rating
36/100
RMP rating
3.1/5
Take again
40%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

; take him only if you want a and can attend and self-study heavily.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTest heavyTough graderLecture heavyLots of homeworkPolarizing math
  • Math sections are often described as fast, test-heavy, and hard to pass without constant work.
  • Some students praise deep knowledge and learning if you keep up; , and poor clarity.
  • Astronomy can feel more engaging than intermediate algebra courses.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

, and frequent drop or low-grade reports mean an A usually requires heavy sustained effort.

Both formats stress hardness; Online astronomy is milder than In person MATH125.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

30/100

Average difficulty is high and students , and material above expected level.

ASTRON001 can feel easier; MATH courses dominate the hard narrative, especially In person.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

and warn that missing class or activities can sink the grade.

and In person math reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

38/100

Would-take-again is only about 40 percent and many detailed comments urge students to pick someone else.

Online astronomy has more positive takes; In person math reviews drive the .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

, and little partial credit make grading feel harsh.

Format shift

Strictness is strongest in In person MATH125; some Online astronomy students call exams fairer.

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Students report , and constant quizzes or tests.

Format shift

Heavy load appears in both formats, with Online discussion cadence and In person format rules both cited.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Knowledgeable for some learners, but frequent complaints about speed, handwriting, and .

Format shift

Online astronomy praise is higher; In and polarized.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades center on quizzes, tests, and finals, with as .

Format shift

; Online sections still emphasize exams and timed assignment windows.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and you learn a lot, critics call him unclear, strict, and drop-inducing.

Main concern

, and attendance-linked failure risk.

What students said

“ .”
MATH125
“ THINGS ON YOUR OWN.”
MATH125
“If . If you like to learn(in College), take him.”
MATH125

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

some find lectures and , and no late work.

Main concern

, and quizzes on material not fully covered.

What students said

“Lots of discussion posts. He will unlock the , and they will be due by that Wednesday. He does NOT accept late work”
ASTRON001
“he just rambles on and on about the most random math things and asks if you understand, without teaching it to you”
MATH115
“He gives quizzes on things the class did not even learn about. Also, his .”
MATH125

Exam style

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Exams and quizzes dominate and are often strict, with limited late work and high stakes for incomplete answers.

Test heavyNo late workQuizzes from lecturesHomework-based testsLittle partial credit

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person math is widely called test heavy, with , and exams drawn from notes and homework.

Test heavyHomework format rulesNo partial points on some testsExams from homework
“Overall if you want to survive with a passing grade in his geometry record the lectures”
MATH125
“ and .”
ASTRON001
“ ”
MATH125

Online

Online courses unlock short-window assignments, disallow late work, and still rely on quizzes and exams from lectures.

No late workDiscussion postsLecture-based examsQuizzes
“He does NOT accept late work, don't even bother asking.”
ASTRON001
“ learn about.”
MATH125

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If . If you like to learn(in College), take him.”

Voice snapshots generated from 38 reviews, highlighting polarized math rigor, testing pressure, and recommendation risk. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

48/100

“Being educated about a subject vs being able to teach it are two different things entirely.”

📉 Recommendation Risk

38/100

“ .”

📚 Heavy Workload

22/100

“Way too much homework approx 160-225 probs”

🧪

32/100

“ and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He talks like he expects you to already know everything
  • His handwriting is so bad it is so hard to understand
  • and is always there if you need help

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • BEAWARE that this professor is very hard
  • It will be difficult to get an A.
  • Yes he is hard but very good

Theme 3

📝 About Workload & Rules

  • HE WANTS EVERYTHING TO WRITE "NAME, DATE, SUBJECT AND
  • yes a lot of HW
  • He does NOT accept late work

Data context

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Analysis sample

38

Recent reviews read by the AI

37

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-eight reviews across many years show a consistent polarized pattern of hard math, heavy testing, and split teaching opinions.

Inside 38 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 55
3 out of 56
2 out of 54
1 out of 510

Course coverage

MATH12528 reviews
ASTRON0013 reviews
MATH1153 reviews
MATH1202 reviews
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MATHSECT1 review

Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 3

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

1

D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

7

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1