AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Abraham Berman

MATH154 · MATH13 · CALC5C · MATHFOUR · MATH5B · MATHALGE · MATH4 · MATH5A · MATH10 · MATHADCD · MATH153 · MATH5C · MATH5 · MATH152 · MATH2 · MATH0000 · CALC5B · 41 lifetime ratings

AI rating
56/100
RMP rating
2.8/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

Take him if you can learn from examples and study guides, but if .

Best fit · Self Taught ProKnowledgeable But PolarizingReview Sheets Match ExamsLecture HeavySelf-Directed LearningLots Of Homework
  • Students often say he knows math deeply, but his lecture style can feel rambling or .
  • Review sheets and class examples are the clearest path .
  • The , and self-direction more than passive learning.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is realistic , and master the review sheets, but many comments reject the idea of an effortless A.

Online evidence shows lighter structure with A grades, while , and review-sheet mastery.

Is the course easy?

Standard

43/100

The math content is not usually described as conceptually easy, and many students say his pace, details, or .

Online reviews call the format manageable, while and heavy mathematical detail.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

38/100

as formally mandatory, but many reviews say skipping class makes success unlikely.

Online , while in-person reviews repeatedly say students need to come to class and .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

Students recommend him mainly for self-directed learners who value review sheets and deep math knowledge, but many struggling students strongly warn against him.

Online recommendations are limited and mixed, while loyal supporters and frustrated students.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

Grading appears mixed, with some students praising generous partial credit and while others call him tough or unforgiving.

Format shift

Online reviews include one tough-grader complaint, while and strict-grading criticism.

Workload

Heavy

35/100

Homework and practice are repeatedly described as necessary, and several reviews mention lots of .

Format shift

Online reviews describe about one homework assignment a week, while and practice problems.

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

He is widely seen as knowledgeable, but student experience depends heavily on whether his example-heavy and sometimes rambling style works for them.

Format shift

Online teaching is criticized for limited lectures, while examples and criticized by others as confusing.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Grades appear driven mainly by tests and review-sheet preparation, with .

Format shift

Online reviews mention tests and few graded items, while , and review sheets.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and review sheets, while others find him rambling, fast, and hard to ask questions in class.

Main concern

The main concern is that students who struggle with math may feel lost unless they attend consistently and seek help outside class.

What students said

“Berman tied for the .”
MATH5C
“If you struggle with math, this is NOT the professor for you!”
MATH152
“ and do the homework and you will get a good grade.”
MATH4

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews describe a mostly independent Canvas-based class with but limited instructor-made lectures and .

Main concern

The main concern is that online students may need to teach themselves without live lectures or .

What students said

“Simple class format, no live lectures, fairly accessible through Canvas messages - good class for independent learners.”
MATH5A
“There was not a single lecture or video made by himself.”
MATH5C
“Wont tell you what you did wrong on a test problem unless you ask”
MATH5C

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and similar practice problems, but they do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, webcam, or final format rules overall.

Review SheetsTest HeavyTough TestsNo Notes Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and at least one no-notes exam claim, but they do not clearly prove a consistent exam policy across courses.

Review SheetsTough TestsNo Notes MentionedTest Heavy
“No notes allowed for exams.”
MATH4
“ ”
MATH152
“ .”
MATH5B

Online

Online reviews mention exams and review sheets, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, quiz, midterm, or .

Review SheetsTest Heavy
“Provided excellent review sheets.”
MATH5A
“Wont tell you what you did wrong on a test problem unless you ask”
MATH5C

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you understand the to get a good grade.”

Voice snapshots generated from 41 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

55/100

“He clearly knows his stuff, but he just rambles on and on.”

👍 Recommendation Fit

58/100

“He is a good teacher if you want to learn rather than float by.”

📈 Grade Path

62/100

“If you understand the to get a good grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He teaches by doing examples, which can be hard for some people.
  • Prof. Abe is extensively knowledgeable in his field, but unfortunately not the greatest lecturer.
  • and does a lot of examples on each type of problem.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • not an easy A don't expect one, .
  • and do the homework and you will get a good grade.
  • He grades generously and lets you know what exactly what will be on the exams.

Theme 3

🧭 About Student Fit

  • good class for independent learners.
  • If you struggle with math, this is NOT the professor for you!
  • if they already know the material.

Data context

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Analysis sample

41

Recent reviews read by the AI

41

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 41 reviews span many years and include detailed, consistent themes despite polarized opinions.

Inside 41 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 59
3 out of 54
2 out of 56
1 out of 513

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 2 · A 8

B range

3

B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 3