AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Michael Lambe

MAT103 · MATH280 · MATH170 · MATH176 · MATH178 · MATH103 · MATH90 · MATH120 · MATH090 · MATH110 · MATH180 · MATH175 · 67 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
83.33%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want to learn math deeply and will use office hours, but if you want a light or low-effort A.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerCaring math mentorChallenging but fairOffice hours essentialHeavy homeworkTough tests
  • Students widely praise his knowledge, care, and willingness to help outside class.
  • The course is not an easy A because , and .
  • and are willing to work consistently.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is possible with , and office hours, but students repeatedly , and real effort.

The online review stresses effort and office hours, while consistent work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

The math content is often calculus or higher-level preparation, and students describe it as hard even when his teaching helps.

Online evidence is limited to one effort-heavy review, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

32/100

as formally mandatory, but students repeatedly warn that missing class hurts badly.

Online and in-person reviews both emphasize participation and office hours, with .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

84/100

Most students recommend him because he cares, teaches thoroughly, and prepares students well, though some warn he is too hard.

The online review is strongly positive, while in-person reviews are mostly positive but and pace.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

Students often call him tough or harsh, but and effort is rewarded.

Format shift

, while the online review only says effort determines outcome.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

, and chapter tests are mentioned often, making the workload consistently heavy.

Format shift

The online review emphasizes office-hour effort, while and tests.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

He is widely praised as caring, knowledgeable, and helpful, but some .

Format shift

Online evidence is very positive, and reactions.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

76/100

, and homework, with exams carrying major weight.

Format shift

In-person reviews provide detailed assessment evidence, while the online .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

whose classes are demanding, homework-heavy, and test-focused.

Main concern

Students who fall behind, skip class, or .

What students said

“He is a , so double check your work and make sure it is legible.”
MATH180
“calc is not easy, but .”
MATH178
“Class is not easy, but will prepare you for higher level math.”
MATH180

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The only online review is very positive but says effort and office hours were crucial to passing.

Main concern

The online evidence is too limited to generalize beyond one review.

What students said

“whatever you give, you get.”
MATH175
“office hours was the reason why I passed :)”
MATH175

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

supported by practice tests or take-home quizzes but still described as hard.

In-Class TestsTake-Home QuizzesPractice TestsCheat Sheet for FinalTough Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

46/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe , and one final with a cheat sheet.

In-Class TestsTake-Home QuizzesPractice TestsCheat Sheet for FinalTough Tests
“3 test including the final and .”
MATH120
“lets you have a front to back cheat sheet for final.”
MATH120
“ and were most of the points.”
MATH180

Online

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

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Class is not easy, but will prepare you for higher level math.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“He gives in-depth lectures that breaks things down.”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“There is and a , but it's not that bad.”

⚖️

48/100

“Tough but .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He really takes the extra effort to make sure you understand the material.
  • His lectures are easy to follow and .
  • He goes way too fast and you just need to attend each class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • He is a , so double check your work and make sure it is legible.
  • If you keep up with the class, are always on time, and do not miss a day you'll do great.
  • if you want an A in .

Theme 3

🧪

  • Worksheets are due the , and takehome tests due about 2 days before a .
  • The out of time to finish them.
  • The the quizes.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

67

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 detailed reviews across many years with consistent themes about care, rigor, workload, and exams.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 546
4 out of 510
3 out of 55
2 out of 56
1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 4 · A 1 · A- 1

B range

4

B 3 · B- 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 1