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Mathematics

Jason Smith

MATH154 · MATH13 · MATH5B · MATH3 · MATH5ACALC · MATH4 · MATH5A89827 · MATH152 · MATH2 · MATH12 · 57 lifetime ratings

AI rating
15/100
RMP rating
2.3/5
Take again
24.14%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

unless you are strong in math, comfortable self-teaching, and ready for .

Best fit · Self Taught ProFast-paced lecturesTest-heavy gradingHarsh gradingCondescending with questionsExtra credit and study guides
  • Most reviews describe rushed or that force students to teach themselves.
  • Grades are heavily exam-based, with many students calling the exams hard and the .
  • A smaller group says study guides, , note cards, and office help can make success possible for prepared students.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Getting an A and exam performance, though , note cards, and accurate study guides help some prepared students.

Online evidence is negative and grade-hostile, while because some students report and useful study guides.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

The math content is made harder , and limited beginner support.

Both formats report fast or difficult lectures, with in-person reviews adding more detail about hard in-class problems and proofs.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

as strictly mandatory, but many reviews say skipping class or missing material makes passing unlikely.

The attendance evidence mainly comes from in-person reviews, while online reviews .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

24/100

Most students do not recommend him because they , and condescending treatment of questions.

Online reviews are uniformly negative, while from self-directed students.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

Many students call him a tough or , though some mention partial credit and .

Format shift

, while in-person reviews are mostly strict but include a few leniency reports.

Workload

Heavy

32/100

The workload is heavy because students report lots of homework, frequent studying, and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention lots of homework, while and exam preparation.

Teaching experience

Poor

29/100

Teaching quality is weak overall because reviews , and dismissive responses to questions.

Format shift

Both formats are negative, but because some students praise his clarity and support.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

89/100

and tests, with homework, quizzes, and usually playing smaller supporting roles.

Format shift

Both formats point to test-heavy grading, with determine most of the grade.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews are mostly negative, with repeated complaints about , and poor responses to questions, though some students praise his study guides and .

Main concern

The main while grades .

What students said

“95% of your and he is an .”
MATH3
“It will be up to you to teach yourself.”
MATH4
“The study guides are almost an exact replica of the exams and you are allowed a full page of notes.”
MATH2

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are strongly negative, citing harsh grading, fast lectures, heavy work, and condescending responses to questions.

Main concern

Students say the online class is and harshly graded.

What students said

“He grades so harshly.”
MATH12
“He goes way to fast through lectures.”
MATH2
“His lectures are difficult to follow.”
MATH4

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and are often described as harder than practice, though some in-person classes allowed note cards or strong study guides.

Test HeavyHard ExamsHarsh GradingStudy GuidesNote Card Allowed In Some Classes

Assessment risk

Strict

34/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, useful study guides, and occasional note-card use.

Test HeavyHard ExamsStudy GuidesNote Card Allowed In Some Classes
“ .”
MATH3
“You get a review, and sometimes a note card, but the problems on the .”
MATH3
“ , but if you use his study guides you should get an A.”
MATH5ACALC

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam use, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book exams, or the .

Test HeavyHarsh Grading
“He grades EVERYONE badly.”
MATH4

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ . His classes consist of , so be prepared to teach yourself the concepts.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

29/100

“His lectures are difficult to follow.”

⚖️

24/100

“95% of your and he is an .”

👍 Recommendation Level

24/100

“ .”

📚

89/100

“The , so I studied hard for them.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He rushes through lectures and if you don't get it jokes on you.
  • He goes pretty fast, but he makes it very possible to get an A in the class.
  • Teaches the material very well, but very quickly so it is really easy to get lost if you miss out on one bit of information!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • 95% of your and he is an .
  • If you are able to do those review guides and understand the questions you will get As .
  • He gives plenty of and the study guides are exactly what is on the exams.

Theme 3

💬 About Classroom Treatment

  • If you ask a question he laughs and makes you feel dumb.
  • He can be condescending when people ask stupid questions.
  • He was always willing to stick around after class for a few minutes to help.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

57

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, include detailed experiences, and show , and grading.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 511
3 out of 53
2 out of 511
1 out of 524

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

29 reported outcomes

A range

5

A 5

B range

7

B+ 3 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

6

C+ 2 · C 4

D range

6

D+ 2 · D 2 · D- 2

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not_Sure_Yet 1