AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

John Thurston

MATHSECT · MATH065 · MATH70 · MATH050 · MATH060 · MATH102 · MATH60 · MATH50 · MATHFIFF · 39 lifetime ratings

AI rating
97/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

He is best for students who struggle with math and want a , but you still need .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring math supportOpen-book or take-home testsBeginner friendlyGenerous gradingSometimes confusing
  • Many students , and especially helpful for weak math students.
  • The or open-book tests mentioned many times.
  • Older negative reviews warn that .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Many in-person reviews describe , and strong help to pass.

, while the single online review only says students must complete tests and weekly modules.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

The math itself can be hard, but students often say he and support.

, while the online review suggests more self-teaching.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

, and others say communication matters when absent or late.

In-person attendance evidence is mixed, while the .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

because he helps weak math students understand and pass.

, while the one online review is positive but more cautious.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Students report open-book tests, take-home tests, corrections, , repeated attempts, and .

Format shift

; the online review does not clearly prove grading leniency.

Workload

Light

82/100

, and manageable work, though the online class has weekly modules.

Format shift

In-person workload is often light, while the online review mentions weekly module completions.

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Most students praise his care and help, but repeated .

Format shift

concerns, while the online review says self-teaching was needed.

Assessment method

Balanced

68/100

Assessments include tests, finals, chapter tests, weekly modules, and .

Format shift

and finals, while the and weekly modules.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are mostly positive, praising his care, extra help, easy passing structure, and student-friendly tests, though some older .

Main concern

The main concern is inconsistent clarity, especially in older MATH70 reviews.

What students said

“ and notes and he makes sure you understand the material.”
MATH102
“ and he makes sure you get the answers right until he gives you your grade”
MATH70
“He shows so many ways to do the same thing that .”
MATH70

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The single online review says the class is decent but requires self-teaching, weekly modules, and tests.

Main concern

The main concern is that the online student felt he did not teach very well.

What students said

“I self taught a lot but that is only because he doesn't teach very well”
MATH102
“Consist of tests and weekly module completions.”
MATH102

Exam style

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In-person reviews repeatedly describe open-book, open-notes, take-home, or correctable tests, but .

Open BookOpen NotesTake-Home TestsTest CorrectionsFinal Heavy Risk

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

90/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews strongly support student-friendly exams through open-book, open-notes, take-home tests, and .

Open BookOpen NotesTake-Home TestsTest Corrections
“ and notes and he makes sure you understand the material.”
MATH102
“ and he makes sure you get the answers right until he gives you your grade”
MATH70
“Final is worth 70% of grade but its open book and notes so youll do good.”
MATH102

Online

The online review only says the class has tests and weekly module completions, and it does not .

TestsWeekly Modules
“Consist of tests and weekly module completions.”
MATH102

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you're . and notes and he makes sure you understand the material.”

Voice snapshots generated from 39 reviews, highlighting , and clarity concerns. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“He is willing to go step by step to make sure you understand the material.”

🎓 Easy A Path

88/100

“ and he makes sure you get the answers right until he gives you your grade”

⚖️

90/100

“He grades generously and goes out of his way to help you if you dont understand.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He makes math so easy.
  • He is willing to go step by step to make sure you understand the material.
  • he would go out of his way to reassure that each individual student understands

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • and notes and he makes sure you understand the material.
  • and over until you pass.
  • He gives no homework except for .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

  • I self taught a lot but that is only because he doesn't teach very well
  • He shows so many ways to do the same thing that .
  • He goes fast, moves from chapter to chapter fast.

Data context

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Analysis sample

39

Recent reviews read by the AI

39

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 39 reviews across a long time span with rich and , and clarity issues.

Inside 39 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 522
4 out of 57
3 out of 55
2 out of 52
1 out of 53

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 8 · A 1

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

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F

1

F 1

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