J Hofeld

ALGE122 · MATH112 · MATH123 · MATH811 · MATH1 · MATH122 · MATHHHHHH · 122AC · MATH120 · INTALG2 · MATH130 · INTERMEDIATEAL · MATH130TRIG · MATH125 · MATH111 · 36 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 55/100
RMP rating: 2.8/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 2.6

The decision

if you can learn math independently and want a .

Best fit · Self Taught ProGenerous curvesConfusing lecturesLight homeworkNice and helpfulTest heavy

Students often describe him as kind and willing to help, but many say his lectures are scattered or unclear.
Grades can be easier than the teaching quality suggests because and .
Students who can self-teach from the book benefit far more .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Getting a good grade often looks easier than learning the material because and .

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

50/100

The math content is not always described as hard, but unclear lectures and .

because there are no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Depends

50/100

Students are split because , but many do not trust his teaching clarity.

because there are no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

86/100

Multiple students , and fair grading even when lectures are criticized.

Format shift

Workload

Light

76/100

but rarely collected, though students still need it to prepare for tests.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Poor

42/100

He is often called nice and helpful, but many students .

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Grades appear driven mostly by midterms, tests, quizzes, and the .

Format shift

All .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

but inconsistent math instructor whose curves and loose homework collection can make grades easier than the lectures feel.

Main concern

Many students say his lectures are confusing, fast, or not useful enough for learning the material.

What students said

“ ... saved my life.”
MATH122

“Just be prepared to teach yourself or you won't pass.”
MATH123

“ but .”
MATH125

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Reviews clearly , and one note-card allowance, but do not prove strict proctoring or closed-book rules.

Test HeavyCurved TestsMidtermsFinalPossible Note Card

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and one note-card allowance, but exam security rules are not clearly proved.

Test HeavyCurved TestsMidtermsFinalNote Card Allowed

“you are allowed an index card of notes and .”
MATH111

“There are 4 Midterms plus a FInal.”
MATH122

“ and final”
MATH125

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Just be prepared to teach yourself or you won't pass.”
Voice snapshots generated from 36 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and self-teaching. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

42/100

“lectures don't make any sense and .”

⚖️

86/100

“He is very easy!!! ”

📚 Workload Reality

76/100

“ but the so you should do it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Terrible teacher. Doesn't know how to teach.
but .
and helpful. He really tries to make you understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

... saved my life.
He is very easy!!!
his grades basically on how

Theme 3

🧭 About Self-Teaching

the book is more help then his lectures.
You basically have to read the book and decipher how to solve the problems yourself.
Just be prepared to teach yourself or you won't pass.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 36 in-person reviews over many years with consistent themes , and .

Inside 36 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57

4 out of 57

3 out of 56

2 out of 510

1 out of 56

Course coverage

MATH1228 reviews

MATH8117 reviews

MATH1124 reviews

MATH1113 reviews

MATH1232 reviews

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MATH1252 reviews

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122AC1 review

ALGE1221 review

INTALG21 review

INTERMEDIATEAL1 review

MATH11 review

MATH1201 review

MATH1301 review

MATH130TRIG1 review

MATHHHHHH1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

A 4 · A- 1

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F

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Depends

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🎯 Teaching Quality

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📚 Workload Reality

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

🧭 About Self-Teaching

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