Tom Dalton

V01 · MATHMATH · WRIV25 · MEMORY · V07 · LSV07 · LSV25 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 95/100
RMP rating: 4.7/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 1.7

The decision

Must-take if you struggle with math fundamentals; expect patience, humor, and real skill gains.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPatient Math CoachHilariousInspirationalOwn-Pace LearningFundamentals Builder

Extremely patient and and learning-skills courses.
Students work at their own pace with workbooks and get strong support when stuck.
Near-universal praise for kindness, humor, and readiness for pre-algebra.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Low difficulty, grades of A/A+/B, and graded-by-few-things feedback make solid grades very attainable with attendance.

Online and ; .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Content is foundational math and learning skills designed for students who struggle; difficulty ratings stay very low.

Both formats describe easy, paced material; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

38/100

though the class is supportive and popular.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

, and urge struggling math students not to hesitate.

Strong praise in both formats; volume is overwhelmingly in-person.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

84/100

Graded by few things, high A/A+ reports, and .

Format shift

Workload

Light

78/100

Own-pace workbooks and chapter tests keep load manageable; few things graded.

Format shift

; details mainly in-person.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Consistent praise for patience, clarity, humor, and making math comfortable for weak students.

Format shift

; one online review is fully positive.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Chapter tests after workbook practice plus class work; .

Format shift

; online notes assignments at your pace.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

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Classroom format

In person

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

and memory skills approachable with structured help and workbooks.

Main concern

and textbook can be essential to pass.

What students said

“If you looked in the dictionary under patience you'd see a picture of Dr. Dalton”
LSV07

“Makes learning Math easy. Very patient.”
LSV07

“If math is not your subject and you struggle in .”
LSV07

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online section praised for clear explanations and .

Main concern

Only one online review; .

What students said

“Greatest teacher ever he helps you alot if you need help and and you can do anyone assignments at your paste.”
V07

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Students work through material then take chapter tests; .

Chapter TestsOwn-Pace WorkbooksTextbook Essential

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; class time is largely workbook practice with help available.

Chapter TestsWorkbook PracticeTextbook Essential

“During the whole class you work on your math (at your own pace) and ask for help if you do not get a problem, .”
LSV07

“The textbook is essential to passing.”
LSV07

Online

Reviews do not clearly prove exam or proctoring policy; and .

Self-Paced Assignments

“ .”
V07

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you looked in the dictionary under patience you'd see a picture of Dr. Dalton, oh my goodness he so wonderful, he makes learning sooooo much easier than any other teacher I've ever taken.”
Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews (1 online, 16 in-person), highlighting patience, math support, and ease. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“Makes learning Math easy. Very patient. Easyn to get along with.”

👍 Recommendation

97/100

“so if your having trouble with the math department . Don't hesitate.”

😄 Classroom Energy

90/100

“Tom was funny everyday.”

📈 Easy Fundamentals

88/100

“This class is great for helping you get your fundamentals of math down before taking pre algebra.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

he makes learning sooooo much easier than any other teacher I've ever taken.
and patient.
and down-to-earth

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

The class was seemingly easy-with difficulty here and there.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

Dr. Dalton is awesome as professor and a person
Awesome teacher and very polite.
Wish all my teachers were like him.

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Seventeen reviews spanning many years show strong consistency on patience, ease, and recommendation despite older dates.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514

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1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 1

B range

B 2

C range

No reported values

D range

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F

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No letter grade reported

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