AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

David Butzke

MATH105 · MATH110 · MATH140 · MATH65 · MATH102 · MATH120 · MATH135 · MATH150 · MATH115 · MATH160 · MATH148 · 54 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
96.3%
Difficulty
1.9

The decision

if you want a and earning a strong grade very realistic.

Best fit · Easy A HunterClear math explainerVery easy gradingFunny and caringOpen-note testsLow-stress workload
  • Students overwhelmingly say Butzke makes math understandable, low-stress, and even enjoyable.
  • Grades are highly accessible because , and similar tests are often mentioned.
  • A few reviews warn that some lectures can move fast or feel underprepared, especially in harder courses.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

96/100

Many students report A , and homework that closely matches exams.

, but the strongest Easy A evidence comes from in-person reviews.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Students repeatedly say he simplifies math concepts and makes even calculus or precalculus feel manageable.

, while online reviews are still positive but include one average experience.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

, while others say it was not mandatory or that attending is just strongly useful.

Online , and in-person reviews vary by course and term.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Students recommend him because , and makes math less stressful.

Recommendation is extremely strong in person and still strong online despite one negative online review.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

94/100

Students cite , and many A or A+ outcomes.

Format shift

more evidence from in-person classes.

Workload

Light

82/100

Most reviews , and low stress, though a few mention lots of homework.

Format shift

In-person reviews describe the workload as especially light, while online evidence is thinner and more mixed.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently describe him as , and able to reduce math anxiety.

Format shift

Both formats praise his teaching, but online has one notable preparation complaint.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment appears to , and finals, with tests often similar to homework.

Format shift

and ; online reviews give less detail.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

45 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

, and supportive math experience.

Main concern

and homework, and a few students say he rushes or is late.

What students said

“Easiest math class I've taken.”
MATH148
“Professor Butzke will make Calculus 1 easier than Algebra.”
MATH150
“ .”
MATH115

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are mostly positive and describe him as caring and .

Main concern

Online evidence is positive overall but includes one comment that he was not always prepared.

What students said

“Took him for Covid-19 online class and he was just an amazing teacher.”
MATH110
“Average. Not always prepared. He lectures straight from textbook.”
MATH120
“if math is a !”
MATH140

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are often described as guides, or eligible for retakes.

Open NotesStudy GuidesTests Similar To HomeworkShort TestsRetakes Or Makeups

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

91/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews clearly support student-friendly tests with open , and .

Open NotesStudy GuidesTests Similar To HomeworkShort TestsRetakes Or Makeups
“He is chill and lets you use notes for .”
MATH115
“Open notes for exam and ”
MATH148
“ . .”
MATH120

Online

Online reviews , but they mention passing support and .

Reviews do not clearly prove online proctoringExtra Credit
“ ”
MATH120

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Butzke is a rare gem! Im a student at COC but I took a summer class at AVC and I was sad when I had to go back.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“He breaks everything down and will help you if you don't understand it.”

🏆 Easy A Signal

96/100

“As long as you do the homework and pay attention to his lectures you'll pass.”

📝

91/100

“Open notes for exam and final (for our class at least) Gave out study guides and would .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • He makes math tolerable; I promise.
  • His lectures are straight to the point and easy to understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Easiest math class I've taken.
  • Professor Butzke will make Calculus 1 easier than Algebra.
  • .

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Nice, flexible, and easy going teacher.
  • and genuine.
  • always willing to help and answer questions.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

54

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years show strong consistency, rich detail, and and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 549
4 out of 52
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

33

A+ 15 · A 16 · A- 2

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 3