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Mathematics

Shawn Westmoreland

MATH253 · MATH222 · MATH252 · M251 · 251A · MATH120 · MATH130 · MATH270 · MATH251 · MATH275 · MATH225 · 54 lifetime ratings

AI rating
72/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
63.64%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

, but expect to supplement lectures if his quiet or dry style does not work for you.

Best fit · Effort For RewardGenerous gradingLecture heavyBoring lecturesHelpful office hoursTake-home quizzes
  • Students often say grading is generous, with , and practice tests.
  • Teaching reviews are mixed because while others find them boring, quiet, or confusing.
  • The course can be a good grade opportunity for students willing to self-study and use office hours.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

An A is very reachable because grading is generous, , and low exams may be dropped.

Both formats support a manageable grade path, with , and take-home quizzes.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The math content is standard, but on practice tests and outside resources.

Online reviews call the class somewhat easy, while because lecture clarity varies.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

72/100

, but students say lectures and practice .

but useful, and online reviews mention recorded lectures.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

and , but hesitate because lectures can be dry or confusing.

Online reviews are mildly positive, while and more polarized.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

84/100

Students repeatedly mention generous , and easy homework credit.

Format shift

Both online and in-person reviews support lenient grading, with stronger evidence from in-person sections.

Workload

Moderate

64/100

, but , and practice work still require consistent study.

Format shift

Online reviews mention barely any homework, while on the course.

Teaching experience

Average

66/100

He is kind and helpful, but lecture quality ranges from clear and .

Format shift

Online and in-person reviews both mention weak lecture energy, but and lows.

Assessment method

Balanced

68/100

, and finals, with exams carrying major weight but not everything.

Format shift

Both formats mention homework, quizzes, tests, and breakdowns.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

45 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews describe a kind professor with and useful practice exams, but many students find lectures boring or .

Main concern

Students may not learn much from lecture and .

What students said

“ , but unless you ask.”
MATH252
“Attendance is not mandatory but ”
MATH251

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews , and flexibility, though lectures may still feel unclear or slow.

Main concern

Online lectures can be unexciting or unclear, so outside videos may be needed.

What students said

“Lectures are on zoom (live and recorded).”
MATH251
“Overall, the class is somewhat easy and there is .”
MATH251

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally student-friendly because reviews , and generous grading, though some exams are difficult.

Take-Home QuizzesDropped Lowest ExamPractice Tests Similar to ExamsGenerous CurveSome Open Notes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

80/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews frequently describe take-home quizzes, dropped exams, practice tests, and .

Take-Home QuizzesDropped Lowest ExamPractice TestsFinal Exam
“3 quizzes (take home) 3 exams, 1 final, homework.”
MATH252
“ and nearly same problems in .”
MATH225

Online

Online reviews mention multiple-choice exams with two attempts and , but do not clearly prove webcam use, Lockdown Browser, open-book rules, or strict proctoring.

Multiple Choice ExamsTwo AttemptsExtra CreditRecorded Lectures
“Multiple choice exams, 2 attempts, ”
MATH252
“Lectures are on zoom (live and recorded).”
MATH251

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ A.”

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

⚖️

84/100

“ A.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

66/100

“You WILL get lost during his lectures.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

70/100

“If you need math 222 take this guy 100%.”

Theme 1

📈 About Grades

  • and .
  • and .

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Lectures

  • and great.
  • Lectures are long and unengaging.
  • You WILL get lost during his lectures.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams

  • .
  • but

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

54

Lifetime ratings

93/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across formats and years provide strong evidence, with and mixed lecture quality.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 517
3 out of 59
2 out of 53
1 out of 510

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

40 reported outcomes

A range

23

A+ 7 · A 15 · A- 1

B range

7

B+ 3 · B 4

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 2

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 5