AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Igor Marder

MATH105 · MATH070 · MATH110 · MATH140 · MATH128 · MATH135 · MATH124 · MATH102 · MATH65 · 99 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
82.61%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Take him if , and want structured math teaching, but if you need a very gentle classroom tone.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear LecturesMandatory ParticipationLenient Homework CreditTest HeavyPolarizing Tone
  • Most students praise clear explanations and .
  • Attendance and participation matter in most reviews, with .
  • Recent negative reviews describe harsh classroom behavior and poor support.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Getting an A is realistic because homework and effort often help, but , and participation keep it from being automatic.

Online evidence sounds easier, while in and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

64/100

The math content can be challenging, but many students say he breaks concepts down clearly.

Online reviews describe the course as not hard, while in person reviews range from simple to very difficult.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Most reviews say attendance or participation is required or strongly tied to success.

Both online and in as expected.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

, but harsh recent complaints lower confidence.

Online reviews are consistently positive, while in person reviews include both high praise and serious warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

Many comments mention lenient homework credit, , though some test grading is strict.

Format shift

Online comments lean easy, while in person comments and preparation.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

, but many students say it is useful and manageable if done on time.

Format shift

Online and in person reviews both mention homework, with in person reviews more often calling it a lot.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Most students praise clear explanations, but a meaningful minority report rude, fast, or unsupportive teaching.

Format shift

Online teaching is reviewed very positively, while in person teaching is more polarized.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades , and occasional quizzes, with tests often important.

Format shift

In person reviews provide most assessment detail; online comments do .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In person reviews are mostly positive but more polarized, with strong praise for clarity and sharp criticism of attitude and support.

Main concern

, and tests can hurt students who fall behind.

What students said

“He knows how to break down complex problems and makes them easier to understand.”
MATH124
“I had anxiety coming to class because of his teaching methods.”
MATH135

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are positive, with students calling the class understandable and easier than expected.

Main concern

Participation still matters online.

What students said

“He is not hard at all but math tends to be hard sometimes.”
MATH102
“Easier than what I thought.”
MATH128

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, with some student-friendly note-card or effort-credit policies.

Scantron TestsOpen Notes With Prepared CardsMidterm And Final ReviewFew Grades

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person reviews mention scantron and , and limited partial credit in some classes.

Scantron TestsPrepared Note CardsMidterm And Final ReviewLimited Partial Credit
“they are all multiple choice because he uses scantrons.”
MATH140
“ if you prepared your own note cards beforehand.”
MATH124

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove exam format, .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He knows how to break down complex problems and makes them easier to understand.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“Breaks down the material, easy to understand even if you are not good at math.”

📌

20/100

“Just show up, do the homework.”

⚖️

72/100

“Though he assigns a lot of and awards credit based off of effort only.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is a fantastic professor and has an .
  • .
  • He tries to fly through the lessons, and doesn't provide very many examples.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • There is only 5 test, each 20 points/questions. No .
  • For exams, if you try your best on a problem, he gives you credit.
  • .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Fit

  • I had anxiety coming to class because of his teaching methods.
  • He might come off a little stern in the beginning, but he actually has a really endearing personality.
  • If math is a .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

99

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across many years and courses, with consistent themes but some recent tone concerns.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 554
4 out of 522
3 out of 511
2 out of 57
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 5 · A 6 · A- 5

B range

12

B+ 3 · B 7 · B- 2

C range

8

C+ 2 · C 6

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

8

Drop/Withdrawal 6 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1