Larry Langley

MATH · MATH280 · MATH90 · MATH090 · MATH110 · ALG · MATH284 · MATH10311 · 21 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 42/100
RMP rating: 3.1/5
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Difficulty: 4.0

The decision

if you want rigorous, test-driven math preparation and can handle a serious, unforgiving style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTest-Only GradesExtremely ParticularStrong Math FoundationPolarizingAll Business Personality

Grades are repeatedly described as .
Fans say he builds lasting foundations for higher math and calculus; and harsh.
Best fit for serious STEM students willing to work hard; .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Multiple students say grades and that even strong GPAs struggle, so an A takes real mastery.

All evidence is from in-person math reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Average difficulty is high and many call the material jargon-heavy, precise, and prep for higher math.

In-person only across developmental through advanced math.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

; emphasis is on tests, office help, and doing homework to understand.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

Strongly recommended for students who want lasting math skills; strongly discouraged for those seeking an easy pass.

Polarized in-person opinions only.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Repeated reports that grades .

Format shift

In-person only.

Workload

Moderate

42/100

, but the real pressure is hard, high-stakes tests rather than busywork volume.

Format shift

In-person only.

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

Split between excellent foundation-building help after class and complaints of , and frustration when asked to clarify.

Format shift

In-person only; highly polarized.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Multiple reviews state the class grade is based solely on tests.

Format shift

In-person only.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

many call him one of the best foundation builders, while because and explanations feel like jargon.

Main concern

, and a serious personality that some find unhelpful or demoralizing.

What students said

“Grades are based soley on tests, but if you do the .”
MATH090

“very hard instructor. his math280 is harder than at UCSD... stay away”
MATH280

“One of the best math instructors I ever had. Always willing to .”
MATH284

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams dominate the grade with hard, particular standards and .

Test-Only GradingHigh Difficulty ExamsParticular Standards

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person and strict precision expectations.

Grades Solely on TestsHard ExamsParticular Standards

“Grades are based soley on tests, but if you do the .”
MATH090

“Grade in class !!!!”
MATH90

“you must be a genious to pass his class. stay away”
MATH280

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you have to take higher level math, Larry is your BEST choice, as he strongly prepares his students for calculus... If not, don't.”
Voice snapshots generated from 21 , and love-hate split. Credibility rating: High.

📝

28/100

“Grade in class !!!!”

🧮 Foundation Building

75/100

“gives you a strong foundation for future math courses. If you're willing to put it out, you will be able to do well in any math.”

⚠️ Polarized Teaching

55/100

“ ”

🎯 Hardcore Payoff

48/100

“want to know math other than memorizing concepts? . i got an A (97.8&) in math 175.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Always willing to .
He explains only in math jargon,
he's all business period.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

Grades
his math280 is harder than at UCSD
I don't know one person in my class that passed a test.

Theme 3

❤️ About Fit and Personality

Inspired me to major in mathematics.
Too serious.
If you connect with him, things you will learn from him you'll remember FOREVER!!!

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Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-one in-person reviews over many years show consistent themes of and polarized teaching quality.

Inside 21 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Larry Langley

x x x if you want rigorous, test-driven math preparation and can handle a serious, unforgiving style.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

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Challenging

Varies

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🧮 Foundation Building

⚠️ Polarized Teaching

🎯 Hardcore Payoff

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

❤️ About Fit and Personality

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if you want rigorous, test-driven math preparation and can handle a serious, unforgiving style.

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