Alfonso Lobato

MATH154 · 154A · MATH254 · MATH254SI · MATH254A · MATH4 · MATH15 · MATH254CM · 154B · MATH2 · MATH152 · MATH · 106 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 83/100
RMP rating: 4.3/5
Take again: 70.83%
Difficulty: 3.0

The decision

if you want a supportive and clear math instructor and are ready to keep up with .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear math explanationsHeavy ALEKS homeworkCaring and accessibleHumorous lecturesAttendance matters

Most students praise Lobato for making math clear, approachable, and less intimidating.
The main tradeoff is a many hours each week.
Grades look fair rather than automatic, with , and asking for help.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is realistic for students who attend, do the homework, and use support, but reviews do not describe it as low-effort.

Online evidence is limited and mixed, while and attendance.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

64/100

The math content becomes easier because , but the course still requires steady practice.

Online reviews praise examples but include one complaint about rants, while .

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

82/100

and support, despite real workload and a few harsh negative experiences.

Online recommendations are mixed because of one poor review, while .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

58/100

as clear and fair, with and limited evidence of extra leniency.

Format shift

Online reviews include one lenient-pandemic comment, while but .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Many students report lots of ALEKS or homework, sometimes reaching 5 to 12 hours per week.

Format shift

Both formats mention homework, but workload.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Most reviews describe him as , and especially helpful for students who struggle with math.

Format shift

Online reviews are limited and mixed, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

Reviews mention substantial homework along with quizzes, tests, exams, and , so assessment appears mixed.

Format shift

Online reviews only mention quizzes and test-heavy tags, while detail.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews strongly praise clear, funny lectures and student support, but and the need to attend.

Main concern

The workload is often heavy, and missing class can make the course much harder.

What students said

“ .”
MATH

“This isn't a easy A, but as long as you try you will succeed in his class.”
MATH152

“Lot's of Alek's HW, on average i would spend 5-7 hrs/week doing HW”
MATH

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

but leans positive, with students praising his care and examples while one student disliked lecture rants.

Main concern

One online student found the lectures rant-heavy and test-focused.

What students said

“He provided so many examples about every subject and when someone didnt understand something he was determined to help them understand.”
MATH4

“majority of his lectures were him ranting about students quizzes.”
MATH

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews say tests and quizzes generally match lectures, but they do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, proctoring, or webcam rules.

Lecture-Aligned TestsQuizzesFinal ReviewExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and final review, but do not clearly prove book rules or proctoring format.

Lecture-Aligned TestsQuizzesFinal Review

“ .”
MATH

“The you will see on the final.”
MATH152

“Wkly quizzes. 4exams.”
MATH152

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and test-heavy structure, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, or .

QuizzesExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

“majority of his lectures were him ranting about students quizzes.”
MATH

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“This isn't a easy A, but as long as you try you will succeed in his class.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“ so clearly and answers any questions you have.”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“Lot's of Alek's HW, on average i would spend 5-7 hrs/week doing HW”

👍 Recommendation Value

82/100

“If you struggle with math, this is your teacher! .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

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He makes lectures fun and makes math enjoyable.
so you can understand them.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

This isn't a easy A, but as long as you try you will succeed in his class.
If you keep up with , and go to the ILC for help you should pass with a C or higher.
He is a strict but expects

Theme 3

⚠️ About Workload

Get prepared to do a lot of .
.
He has gives out SO !

Theme 4

❤️ About Support

He really wants his students to succeed.
He is always willing to help his students.
He holds you accountable for your work, but and will work with you if you have any issues.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, contain detailed comments, and and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

27 reported outcomes

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A+ 2 · A 7 · A- 1

B range

B+ 3 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

C 3 · C- 1

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F 1

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Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Rather not say 1

Alfonso Lobato

x x if you want a supportive and clear math instructor and are ready to keep up with x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Beginner

Recommended

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📚 Workload Reality

👍 Recommendation Value

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

⚠️ About Workload

❤️ About Support

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

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C range

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if you want a supportive and clear math instructor and are ready to keep up with .