AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

J. Jeff Waller

MATH · ELEMENTARYSTAT · MATH280 · MATH285 · MATH160 · MATH176 · MATH96 · MATH108 · MATH096 · MATH171 · MAT160 · MATH280L · MATH110 · MATH180 · MATH284 · MATH125 · MAH90 · 198 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
73.26%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you want an energetic math professor who rewards steady work, but do not expect a low-effort A.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEngaging LecturesCaring SupportLots of HomeworkCorrections AllowedMath Takes Effort
  • Most students praise his energy, humor, support, and .
  • , but , and practice materials can improve grades.
  • , and work consistently.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

66/100

Good grades are common because of corrections, , and support, but and study time.

Both formats reward effort, while online reviews and homework.

Is the course easy?

Standard

46/100

The math content is often dense and sometimes .

, while online reviews emphasize dense but .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

because lectures, questions, and participation are central to success.

Both formats stress showing up or following lectures, but reviews do not prove a .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

, and grade-repair opportunities despite the workload.

Recommendation is strong in both formats, with and more detail.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

63/100

He can be strict, but corrections, , dropped scores, and flexible homework policies make grading feel recoverable.

Format shift

Both formats mention strict grading and corrections, while .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

and is often described as long, frequent, or exhausting.

Format shift

Heavy homework appears in both formats, with in-person upper-level math reviews sounding the most intense.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Most reviews describe him as , and highly available for help.

Format shift

Teaching praise is strong in both formats, though in-person reviews are more numerous and more enthusiastic.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades appear , and sometimes attendance.

Format shift

Both formats mention homework, quizzes, tests, and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews strongly praise his humor, energy, accessibility, and corrections, while warning that some courses are fast-paced and homework-heavy.

Main concern

Students who avoid homework, attendance, or questions may fall behind quickly.

What students said

“Probably the .”
280
“ , but take if you want to learn.”
MATH110
“This class is sink or swim he speedrun lecture so its hard to keep up”
math284

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive about clear explanations and communication, but and .

Main concern

Online students may struggle with workload and .

What students said

“Incredible professor.”
MATH096
“He's a but does it .”
MATH160
“This Professor gives us a lot of homework.”
MAT160

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes can be hard, but , and homework alignment make them manageable.

Practice TestsQuiz and Test CorrectionsHard ExamsStudy Guides

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and quizzes that often align with , but exact closed-book or proctoring rules are not clearly proven.

Practice TestsTest CorrectionsHard ExamsQuiz Heavy
“ he gives out”
MATH280
“But so dont expect him giving out a handout.”
math280L
“you .”
MATH176

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes, homework, and a , but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, open-book, or Lockdown Browser rules.

Homework CorrectionsQuiz CorrectionsMidterm Corrections
“he does allow , and midterm”
MATH160
“The class never felt rush or hectic.”
MAT160

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ , but take if you want to learn.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Probably the .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

82/100

“ because he is that great.”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“He gives a ton of homework, so it is hard to keep up.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures can be tricky to follow at times, but if you ask, he will clarify anything for you.
  • There was never a dull moment in his class, his personality is entertaining and his teaching style is easy to follow.
  • He really knows the material and breaks it down, so you can understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • , but take if you want to learn.
  • Opportunities to correct hw, quizzes and .
  • I've been an A student since forever but this was the first class that made me work for it.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • if you are struggling and willing to put in the work!
  • if needed.
  • He always answers anybody's questions and never makes anyone feel dumb.

Theme 4

⚠️ About Concerns

  • He can be very rude and will make everything more difficult than it needs to be.
  • This class is sink or swim he speedrun lecture so its hard to keep up
  • Lots of

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

198

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, formats, and courses with consistent themes despite some disagreement.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5141
4 out of 518
3 out of 517
2 out of 56
1 out of 517

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

39 reported outcomes

A range

24

A+ 7 · A 13 · A- 4

B range

7

B+ 2 · B 5

C range

4

C 3 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1