AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Ian McCance

MATH · MATH40 · MATH170 · MATH80 · MATH60 · MATH150 · MATH190 · MAT80 · MATH114 · MATH104 · 117 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
75.76%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want a structured math class with strong support, but expect steady work and stricter online testing.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear exam reviewsHeavy homeworkAccessible supportFast-paced lecturesStrict online proctoring
  • Students often praise his organization, office-hour help, and .
  • The and review practice, but it is not a low-effort A.
  • Online reviews are more divided because several students object to Proctorio and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is realistic when students keep up with , and office hours, but it takes consistent effort.

and proctoring, while in-person reviews more often mention cheat sheets, , and matching exam reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The math content is often fast-paced and challenging, especially calculus, even when his structure makes it manageable.

Both formats describe real math difficulty, but online students more often call the workload overwhelming.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as formally mandatory, but students repeatedly say skipping or falling behind hurts performance.

and lecture participation more, while online reviews focus on keeping up with scheduled work.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

80/100

Most students recommend him because , and prepares students well for .

In-person recommendations are stronger, while online recommendations are mixed by Proctorio and .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

62/100

Grades are generally fair with and clear reviews, but and shown work can matter heavily.

Format shift

and cheat sheets, while online reviews mention stricter proctoring and heavier exams.

Workload

Heavy

35/100

Students frequently mention lots of , and review work, especially in online and calculus courses.

Format shift

Online reviews describe the workload as more overwhelming, while but useful.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Most students describe him as , and clear, though some find lectures fast or .

Format shift

, while online feedback is positive but more divided.

Assessment method

Balanced

68/100

Assessment combines homework, quizzes, packets, and exams, but .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize tests and proctoring, while , and .

Luni fit check

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

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students are more , and accessible support despite fast pacing.

Main concern

Lectures can move quickly and .

What students said

“Cheat sheets allowed.”
MATH170
“Lectures cover all the material you'll see on the exams, and to make things even better, they're all open note.”
MATH190

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students report strong organization and helpful support, but many complain about Proctorio, workload, and .

Main concern

Proctorio settings and .

What students said

“He uses proctorio and has every setting enabled for it.”
MATH104
“Study guide is the test so .”
MATH190

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because some reviews mention open notes or cheat sheets, while online reviews repeatedly cite strict Proctorio settings.

Online ProctorioRoom ScanCheat Sheets AllowedOpen Note ExamsExam Reviews Match Exams

Assessment risk

Varies

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, cheat sheets, or open-note policies, but some courses are still test-heavy.

Cheat Sheets AllowedOpen Note ExamsExam Reviews Match ExamsTest Heavy
“Cheat sheets allowed.”
MATH170
“6 exams(open note).”
MATH190

Online

Online exams often use Proctorio, with several students reporting webcam, room scan, and strict settings, though some mention cheat sheets or open notes.

ProctorioRoom ScanWebcamCheat Sheets AllowedOpen Notes
“He uses Proctorio, and enables almost every setting on it, including room-scanning”
MATH170
“we had 5 exams on proctorio, but he allowed us a cheat sheet.”
MATH

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“One of the best professors in Cerritos College---from the first day he gives you the schedule of the class and ; organized & manageable.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“Very passionate about math, & does his best to help in & outside class.”

📚 Workload Reality

35/100

“He gives a lot of home work but sets you up for success.”

🧪

58/100

“ but recommended as they reflect the exams.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He provides everything , and .
  • He cares for his students and if you need help with a problem he makes sure you understand it.
  • Lectures can be fast paced.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This is a pretty difficult class, but just keep up with the homework and pay attention in lectures and you'll be good!
  • because he goes a bit fast.
  • its not an easy A.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams

  • The homework is super hard (don't focus on that so much) but what is on the .
  • Study guide is the test so .
  • He uses Proctorio, and nearly every setting on it.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

117

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 detailed reviews across many years, courses, grades, and both online and in-person formats.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 566
4 out of 524
3 out of 511
2 out of 510
1 out of 56

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

40 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 7 · A 14 · A- 4

B range

9

B+ 2 · B 6 · B- 1

C range

3

C 3

D range

2

D 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Audit/No Grade 1