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Mathematics

Bivin Sadler

MATH178BUSCAL · MATH · STATS160 · MATH160 · MATH178 · MATH103 · MATH120 · MATH15 · MATH110 · MATH175 · MATH100 · 23 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
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Difficulty
2.4

The decision

Must-take math professor if you fear stats or algebra—listen, do the homework, and he will carry you to an A.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyEnthusiastic Math TeacherStudy Sessions Before ExamsLots of Extra CreditBreaks Math Down SimplyTruly Wants You to Pass
  • Crystal-clear lectures that convert math-haters into confident students
  • , and
  • Highly approachable and will stay late or hold extra help whenever asked

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

and , and an A is very achievable without elite math talent.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content is standard intro stats and college math, but he breaks concepts down so clearly that it feels beginner-friendly.

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Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

68/100

, but lectures and study sessions are where the real learning happens.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Near-universal praise calls him the best math teacher students have ever had and .

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Course guide

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Grading

Generous

86/100

and tests, and practice exams that mirror real tests cushion grades.

Format shift

Based entirely on in-person comments.

Workload

Light

74/100

, and clear study guides keep weekly load manageable for most students.

Format shift

Based entirely on in-person comments.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students repeatedly call him the best math teacher they have ever had for clarity, energy, and personal help.

Format shift

Based entirely on in-person comments.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of , and finals with strong review support.

Format shift

Based entirely on in-person comments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person stats and lower-division math feel interactive and , and a laid-back yet high-energy classroom.

Main concern

You still need to keep up with homework and show up to reviews; coasting is not free.

What students said

“Just listen in class and do the homework and you're sure to get and A.”
MATH175
“Bivin is the man!!!! I have been out of the math game since birth and if it wasn't for his ability to teach me at my level then I had no chance of passing.”
STATS160
“gives a lot of oppurtinities. also, makes study sessions outside of class for final and midterm.”
MATH160

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams are supported by practice tests and study sessions; and is plentiful.

Practice Tests Like Real ExamsStudy Guides Before TestsTake-Home QuizzesExtra Credit OpportunitiesStudy Sessions Before Exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

groups, and practice tests that closely match the .

Practice Tests Like Real ExamsStudy GuidesTake-Home QuizzesStudy Sessions
“ the real test.”
MATH110
“ and , so you can easily succeed in this class.”
MATH160

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Just listen in class and do the homework and you're sure to get and A. .”

Voice snapshots generated from 23 in-person reviews (2004–2009), highlighting teaching clarity, , and support. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“Far and away the . He is younger than most professors so he knows how to relate to his students.”

📈 Easy Path to an A

84/100

“Just listen in class and do the homework and you're sure to get and A.”

❤️ Student Support

94/100

“I have NEVER seen ANYONE as dedicated as him in teaching and wanting his students learn the material.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

“BIVIN IS THE BEST! That's pretty much it. .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and helpful
  • he breaks it down for you
  • uses the clickers - the

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • lots of is offered
  • possible easy A
  • , so you can easily succeed

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • he cares for you and meets with you after class if you ask him to
  • very enthusiastic!!!
  • really wants everyone to understand and pass the class

Data context

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Analysis sample

23

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

23 detailed, highly consistent reviews, but all date from 2004–2009, so current practices may differ.

Inside 23 stored ratings

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