AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Shawn Hicks

MATH88 · MAT120 · MATH170 · MATH176 · MATH103 · MATH108 · MATH90 · MATH1037900 · MATH090 · MATH110 · MATH175 · MATH3363 · 76 lifetime ratings

AI rating
90/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
93.75%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Take Shawn Hicks if you want a and are willing to attend class and keep up with homework.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear Math LecturerStrict About Class BehaviorHomework HeavyHighly RecommendedTests Can Be Hard
  • Most students strongly recommend him for making math clearer, more engaging, and more manageable.
  • Success usually requires showing , and respecting strict classroom rules.
  • Lower-level math reviews are very positive, while some , and frustration.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

74/100

Many students earn strong grades , and study notes, but and workload keep it from being effortless.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

67/100

He often makes , though higher-level courses and fast pacing can still be challenging.

Only in-person reviews describe course easiness.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

, but students repeatedly say missing class or arriving late seriously hurts success.

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Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because and support help many math-anxious students succeed.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

70/100

Grading is generally seen as fair with , and grades tied to doing the work.

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Workload

Moderate

50/100

Homework and quizzes are common, and some upper-level courses are heavy, but many students say the work directly prepares them.

Format shift

All workload comments are from in-person classes.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Most reviews praise his clear, energetic math teaching, patience, humor, and ability to build confidence despite some complaints about pace and attitude.

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Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and finals, with tests important but not the only assessment.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews mention assessments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, strong help, and fair outcomes for students who attend and work.

Main concern

He is strict about attendance, lateness, talking, and .

What students said

“I had zero math confidence before Hicks.”
MATH103
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MATH90
“ and again, this course is A LOT of work.”
MATH176

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.

Exam experiences vary by course, with many straightforward tests but and .

Straightforward TestsHard Tests In Some CoursesTake-Home Exams MentionedFinal Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

some courses, a final, and take-home exams, but no clear proctoring or open-book policy.

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MATH176

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I had zero math confidence before Hicks. I took him for Math 88,90, 103, & if I needed to take more .”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“For the first time EVER I'm succeeding in math and my achievements in his class are all a result of his amazing lectures!!!”

👍 Recommendation Rate

91/100

“Take Professor Hicks for Math 90. Don't even think about taking any other professor.”

⚖️ Effort And Grades

74/100

“Just show up, listen, and as he lectures and you will be fine.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He truly is a wonderful teacher, a gem.
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  • He makes sure everyone understands the lecture

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • , but so study your notebook.
  • easy to pass the class if you just show up.
  • and again, this course is A LOT of work.

Theme 3

📌 About Class Rules

  • Definately DO NOT TALK during his lectures
  • Make sure ur on time to class.
  • If you have a tough time with math DONT miss class you will fall behind

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

76

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed in-person reviews across many years show a consistent pattern of strong teaching, strict classroom rules, and effort-based success.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 537
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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

22 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 6 · A 4 · A- 2

B range

8

B+ 3 · B 4 · B- 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

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