AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Michael J. McMillan

MATH070 · MATH102135 · TRIG · MATH70 · MATH120 · MATH135 · MATH102 · 125 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
91.18%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

if you want a and are willing to keep up with homework and attendance.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyExceptional math explainerBeginner friendlyFunny and approachableHomework drivenFair tests with notes
  • Students repeatedly say he makes math understandable even for people who struggle with it.
  • Grades are very reachable if students , and study the examples.
  • The , and some reports of canceled classes.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

An A is very realistic with , and studying, but it is not a no-effort free A.

Online and in-person evidence both support reachable grades, while and A+ outcomes.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

The math itself can be hard, but students say .

Online reviews call tests manageable, while math students.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

24/100

as essential because lectures, quizzes, and notes drive success.

Online reviews include both mandatory and one nonmandatory case, while .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because , and makes passing realistic.

Both formats are recommended overall, but online has a and skipped classes.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

because students mention , partial credit, note cards, and easy tests when prepared.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize note cards, while and partial credit.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

The workload is steady with , and tests, but most students describe it as manageable.

Format shift

Online reviews complain more about WebAssign homework, while as part of passing.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently describe him as , and unusually effective for math anxiety.

Format shift

In-person evidence is much stronger due to 44 reviews, while online evidence is positive but less consistent.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and finals rather than relying on only one method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention tests and WebAssign, while , and finals.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, patience, and fair tests, especially for students weak in math.

Main concern

and , and some mention fast pacing or canceled classes.

What students said

“The most genuine and effective professor I've come across.”
MATH135
“Just show up and and do the homework”
MATH102
“ .”
MATH102

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive about clear lectures, manageable tests, and note cards, but .

Main concern

Some online students reported heavy WebAssign work and canceled or skipped class sessions.

What students said

“The card.”
MATH135
“Allowed the use of a note card to write down anything you needed .”
MATH135
“But so -_-”
MATH102

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally student-friendly because reviews mention note cards, , and .

Note Card AllowedHomework As Cheat SheetFair TestsTake-Home Final MentionedDaily Quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person as a cheat sheet, fair tests, daily quizzes, and , but do not clearly prove proctoring or closed-book rules.

Homework As Cheat SheetNote Card AllowedTake-Home FinalDaily Quizzes
“He has an exam after every 2 chapters with the HW as the "cheat sheet".”
MATH120
“Had 3 test, quizzes daily, and a .”
MATH102
“also you use 1 flashcard for tests”
MATH135

Online

Online reviews clearly support note cards on tests, but they do not clearly prove webcam use, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book exams, or .

Note Card AllowedManageable Tests
“The card.”
MATH135
“Allowed the use of a note card to write down anything you needed .”
MATH135

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you love math, you'll love him, and if you hate math, you'll love him.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“Knows exactly what he's talking about and exactly how to articulate it all.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

93/100

“ !”

⚖️

78/100

“ if you study and the ”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His teaching style made it easy to understand the material
  • and show you all the work step by step.
  • Professor McMillan made math not totally miserable, and I actually understood something for once!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Really all you have to do is pay attention, do the homework, and pass the
  • Easy A if you go to lecture.
  • He makes you work for your grade but also gives you credit for trying.

Theme 3

⚠️

  • But so -_-
  • !
  • don't miss class because known how to do.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

125

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is credible because 50 reviews span many years, the tone is highly consistent, and comments give , and tests.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5107
4 out of 512
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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MATH13515 reviews
MATH0704 reviews
MATH1203 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

38 reported outcomes

A range

18

A+ 7 · A 8 · A- 3

B range

15

B+ 7 · B 8

C range

3

C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1