AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Tim Busken

MATH54 · STATS160 · MATH160 · MATH176 · MATH103 · PRECALC · MATH51PC · MATH110 · MATH119 · MATH176PRECAL · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
70/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you can use online resources well and tolerate an uneven classroom style.

Best fit · Self Taught ProHelpful WebsiteHard TestsMood-Dependent ClassroomSelf-Teaching HelpsHigh Expectations
  • Reviews are split between strong praise for and serious complaints about classroom behavior.
  • Students say math and statistics are doable when they keep up with homework and practice tests.
  • Tests and finals can be challenging even when the .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Good grades are possible, but students say , and self-teaching are often needed.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

45/100

The material is not impossible, but statistics and higher math courses are described as conceptually demanding with .

because there are no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

35/100

because students say , and being prepared matter a lot.

because there are no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

and explanations, but repeated complaints about mood and respect keep enthusiasm limited.

because there are no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

and some , but tests and finals are often hard.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

45/100

, and study guides require steady work but are usually described as manageable.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Average

68/100

Teaching quality is mixed, with strong resources and and rude behavior.

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

Balanced

65/100

Reviews mention homework, labs, exams, practice tests, and a .

Format shift

All .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews describe a knowledgeable math teacher with , and inconsistent interpersonal behavior.

Main concern

The main concern is rude or unpredictable classroom interactions in some sections.

What students said

“He gives you everything you need for his class on his website.”
MATH160
“ and final so get ready.”
MATH160
“he lashes out on students for random things that should not be a big deal.”
MATH160

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

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Exams are usually challenging but supported by practice materials, and one review mentions a .

Hard TestsTough FinalPractice TestsOne Take-Home Exam

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, practice tests, and one take-home exam, but no clear proctoring or open-book policy.

Hard TestsTough FinalPractice TestsOne Take-Home Exam
“ . .”
MATH160
“ and final so get ready.”
MATH160
“ if you work at them a lot.”
MATH119

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Class is pretty easy if you are good at teaching things to yourself.”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, exams, and classroom climate. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“ , and and approachable.”

📈

58/100

“ and final so get ready.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

68/100

“Great instructor. He gives you everything you need for his class on his website.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Prof gives clear explanations in class and but if .
  • He writes down problems on the board and goes through them but doesn't really teach HOW to do the problem.
  • Tim has a gentle way that is easy to understand and that .

Theme 2

📊

  • . .
  • The but I did good on the !
  • and the , if you do the work.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Climate

  • he rages on students unprovoked and reverts due dates to earlier dates punitively.
  • he lashes out on students for random things that should not be a big deal.
  • Disruptive students aren't tolerated.

Data context

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Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

24

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 24 detailed in-person reviews show , and classroom demeanor.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 52
3 out of 53
2 out of 53
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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MATH1192 reviews
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PRECALC1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 2 · A- 1

B range

4

B+ 2 · B 1 · B- 1

C range

2

C 1 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values