AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Michael Bellavia

MATH140 · MATH70 · MATH135 · MATH102 · MATH065 · 26 lifetime ratings

AI rating
89/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
73.68%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want an engaging math teacher and , and frequent tests.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring math teacherFunny lecturesTest heavyLots of homeworkFast pace
  • Students usually praise his care, humor, and ability to keep math engaging.
  • Getting a high grade is realistic, but , and keep up with homework.
  • Online reviews and describe more self-teaching.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

A strong grade is common because he gives partial credit and , but students repeatedly say the , and practice.

, while online evidence shows more self-teaching and less confidence.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The math content is manageable with notes and practice, but several students describe a fast pace and weak students needing extra work.

, while online students report harder independent learning.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

15/100

as mandatory or warn that missing class means missing key information.

Both online and important.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

79/100

Most students recommend him because , and helpful, despite workload and pacing complaints.

, while online reviews are too mixed to carry the same confidence.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Students mention partial credit, , and many reported A grades.

Format shift

than online reviews.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

and sometimes heavy, but students do not describe it as impossible.

Format shift

Both formats mention homework, with online students feeling the burden more because .

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Most students praise his care, humor, lectures, and help, with a few complaints about organization and off-topic behavior.

Format shift

teaching.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Reviews repeatedly mention quizzes, tests, test review, and a grade.

Format shift

, while online evidence mentions quizzes and exams without full policy details.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students mostly describe him as , and effective, though fast-paced and homework-heavy.

Main concern

Attendance and because lectures move quickly.

What students said

“this dude is the ”
MATH140
“He cares if you care.”
MATH135
“Goes a little fast but it is easy to get used to.”
MATH140

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed, with one student blaming disorganization and self-teaching while another still learned with practice.

Main concern

Online students may need to rely more on the textbook and independent study.

What students said

“Be prepared to learn on your own from the textbook.”
MATH140
“just make sure to study and practice so you will be fine for the tests!”
MATH140

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and and partial credit, but reviews do not clearly prove open-book, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or closed-book rules.

Test HeavyFrequent QuizzesFinal Exam WeightReview Time

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a high-value final, but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring rules.

Test HeavyFrequent QuizzesFinal Exam Worth 40%Review Time
“There were normally 1-2 tests a week”
MATH135
“Final exam is worth 40% of grade.”
MATH140
“A lot of review time for quizzes and tests”
MATH140

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and exams, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or take-home rules.

Online QuizzesOnline Exams
“on quizzes and lectured in class”
MATH140
“study and practice so you will be fine for the tests!”
MATH140

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Bellavia was very patient and accommodating to the class as a whole.”

Voice snapshots generated from 26 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“He really enjoys teaching the subject and encourages participation.”

⚖️

78/100

“He is an and will give partial credit.”

📚 Workload Reality

45/100

“He does give a lot of homework but and gives amazing lectures.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he tells mad jokes during class and he cares
  • Great teacher, I definitely learned a lot in his class
  • He helps you to understand the .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • I did put in a lot of work into his class.
  • As long as and practice your chpt test review you will be fine.
  • Mr. in your answer and youll get partial credit.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

  • he went fast over the topics.
  • He's always late and disorganized.
  • Had to rely heavily on the textbook for understanding.

Data context

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Analysis sample

26

Recent reviews read by the AI

26

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 26 reviews span many years, include recent comments, and show consistent patterns in , and grading.

Inside 26 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 516
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2 out of 51
1 out of 51

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 2 · A 10 · A- 1

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 1