AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Marcella Laddon

MATH154 · MATH13 · MATH5B · STATISTICS12 · MATHELEMTEACH · MATH5A · MATH15 · MATH10 · STATS · MATH5C · MATHMATH · 5B · CALC5A · STATISTICS · MATH152 · MATH2 · MATH12 · 50 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
2.8/5
Take again
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Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you can learn independently and handle a .

Best fit · Self Taught ProDisorganized lecturesPolarizing personalityUnclear expectationsStats can be manageableTough classroom fit
  • Student opinion is sharply split, but , and inconsistent expectations.
  • Stats and lower-level math can be passable if , and tolerate the teaching style.
  • Several students praise her humor and effort, but negative reviews repeatedly cite rude interactions and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

45/100

An A is possible in and homework, but , and inconsistent expectations raise the effort cost.

, and they show mixed grade outcomes with some easy-pass comments but and grading.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Stats is often described as manageable, but calculus and other math courses are criticized for and mismatched tests.

Only in-person reviews are available, with easier comments mostly tied to stats and harder comments spread across math courses.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Reviews repeatedly say going to class helps, but they do not clearly prove a .

, and as important for survival rather than clearly required.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

35/100

Many students advise avoiding her because the , and emotionally unpleasant despite some positive defenders.

, and the recommendation pattern is polarized but leans negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

42/100

because it may count heavily or be graded for completion, but tests and as inconsistent or tough.

Format shift

evidence.

Workload

Moderate

56/100

The workload is not usually described as overwhelming, but regular homework, quizzes, tests, and .

Format shift

, and workload concerns come mainly from homework and test preparation.

Teaching experience

Poor

44/100

Positive reviews mention humor and knowledge, but many students describe unclear, scattered, rude, or unhelpful teaching.

Format shift

, and the teaching experience is highly polarized but overall risky.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and exams, so assessment appears mixed rather than purely exam-based.

Format shift

evidence.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, where students describe a polarizing teacher whose classes can be passable but and frustrating.

Main concern

The , and inconsistent grading expectations.

What students said

“Very scatter brained and unprepared.”
MATH2
“ ! Just go to class and do the hw.”
MATH12
“Other comments blow her personality way out of proportion.”
MATH5B

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Reviews mention tests, quizzes, and practice exams, but they .

TestsWeekly QuizzesPractice TestsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and practice tests, but do not clearly prove open-book rules, proctoring, or final format.

TestsWeekly QuizzesPractice Tests
“Every week there was a 10 point quiz.”
MATH154
“4 tests that she goes over before hand.”
STATS
“ graphing calcs).”
MATH5B

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Good person, but is horrible at teaching and explaining. is all over the place, I feel like the .”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

44/100

“Very scatter brained and unprepared.”

⚖️

42/100

“Not an .”

👍 Recommendation Risk

35/100

“ as a teacher, i wish i had :(”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is a horrible, horrible teacher.
  • Marcella has a great sense of humor and loves to tell stories.
  • She is good at explaining math, but her temper and frequent changes to the in her class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • and you will pass.
  • It could be an easy A, attend class do the homework and you'll do well on the tests.
  • A . , so if you like organization.

Theme 3

❤️ About Classroom Fit

  • about learning and not socializing with their friends during lecture.
  • She's one of the rudest and most irritating teachers at Cabrillo.
  • Some might find her unfriendly, but their probley taking the short cut for anwsers.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

50

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 in-person reviews across many years with consistent recurring themes about organization, teaching clarity, and personality.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
4 out of 59
3 out of 57
2 out of 515
1 out of 58

Course coverage

MATH1212 reviews
STATS7 reviews
MATH5B6 reviews
MATH1543 reviews
MATH5A3 reviews
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MATH1521 review
MATHELEMTEACH1 review
MATHMATH1 review
STATISTICS121 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

3 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 2

B range

0

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C range

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D range

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F

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