Is this an easy A?
FairEffort
56/100An A is possible with , and self-study, but and unclear teaching keep it from being easy.
because there are no online reviews.
Cabrillo College · Mathematics
MATH154 · S1111 · MATH5 · MATHEMATICS · MATH152 · 25 lifetime ratings
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
An A is possible with attendance, homework, and self-study, but hard tests and unclear teaching keep it from being easy.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews because there are no online reviews.
Is the course easy?
The math content is not always described as advanced, but fast pacing and skipped explanations make it harder for many students.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews because there are no online reviews.
Is attendance flexible?
Several reviews say attendance is not mandatory, though attending helps with exams and support.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews because there are no online reviews.
Is this professor recommended?
Students recommend him only when they can keep up independently or already have some confidence in math.
All recommendation evidence is from in-person reviews, with no online comparison available.
Course guide
Grading
Fair
55/100
He may give points for effort and homework can help, but tests are often described as difficult.
Format shift
All grading evidence comes from in-person reviews.
Workload
Moderate
54/100
Workload sounds manageable overall, but some reviews mention lots of homework and test-heavy grading.
Format shift
All workload evidence comes from in-person reviews.
Teaching experience
Average
43/100
Helpful and caring comments are outweighed by repeated complaints about unclear explanations, accent issues, and poor handling of questions.
Format shift
All teaching evidence comes from in-person reviews.
Assessment method
FocusOnExams
80/100
Reviews repeatedly mention tests and midterms, with homework sometimes treated as extra credit or support.
Format shift
All assessment evidence comes from in-person reviews.
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Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro
In-person reviews describe a polarizing professor who can be helpful to serious students but confusing or discouraging for students who need step-by-step support.
Main concern
Many students say his explanations are unclear and that questions can be handled poorly.
What students said
“Basically have to teach yourself from the book; hes a good guy but not a good professor.”
“If he sees you try to do the homework and come to class he will help you and give you points on exam for trying.”
“Attendance isnt mandatory at all. Homework is extra credit.”
Remote format
Low confidence
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Main concern
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Exam style
Reviews show a test-heavy class with at least one index-card allowance, but they do not clearly prove open-book or proctored exams.
Assessment risk
Standard
55/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person reviews mention tests, midterms, and an index card, but do not clearly prove a consistent exam policy.
“Also allows you to have a index card for exam & helpful handouts to be used also.”
“His tests are terrible and super hard.”
“i read the book myself and take my own notes and have gotten a 95 on all 3 midterms he has given”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“Basically have to teach yourself from the book; hes a good guy but not a good professor.”
“Doesn't explain things well and makes you feel dumb when asking a question.”
“if you focus on the class, an A is attainable.”
“His tests are terrible and super hard.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
25
Recent reviews read by the AI
25
Lifetime ratings
86/100
Evidence confidence
Credibility is high because 25 reviews span many years and repeat consistent themes, even though many are old.
Inside 25 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
5 reported outcomes
A+ 1 · A 2
B+ 1 · B 1
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